About Retool
Retool is a platform for building internal tools such as dashboards, admin panels and approval apps. It connects to existing data and applies access rules from your company's permissions.
What it does
You can describe the app you want and get a draft with pages and queries, or build it with the drag and drop builder. Apps connect directly to production data sources, and access follows your existing permissions. Deployed apps include authentication, access controls and audit logging. Developers can also work through an MCP server or a command line tool.
Key features
- Describe an app and generate a working draft
- Connect to databases, APIs and AI models
- Import React code from tools such as Lovable or Replit
- Permissions and audit logs for deployed apps
- Build apps through an MCP server or CLI
Who it's for
Operations teams, data teams and engineers who need custom internal software quickly and want governance built in, especially in regulated companies.
Pricing and good to know
Retool offers a start for free option, and the site also points to enterprise governance features. Check the pricing page for what each option includes. Apps are deployed within a Retool environment, so consider that when you plan where your tools will run.
Highlights
- Describe an app and generate a working draft
- Connect to databases, APIs and AI models
- Import React code from tools such as Lovable or Replit
- Permissions and audit logs for deployed apps
- Build apps through an MCP server or CLI
