Useful for Internal Tools
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to access Rest APIs and BigQuery quickly.
What do you dislike about the product?
The UI is a bit bland compared to some competitors.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I needed to connect data from BigQuery to Postgres data sources. The tool is helpful for this.
Built-in features streamline data processing and integration
What is our primary use case?
In Retool, I have designed graphs and data tools to implement rules-based functionality. Instead of implementing these features in our platform, we created them through Retool because we only provide access to statistics for the sales team. We don't give access to the whole system.
I have worked with Retool for three months based on requirements from other team members. We're using it within our internal system, but we want to restrict access to the main system. That's why we're conducting data analysis through Retool.
This implementation was a requirement from the client, and I worked on providing solutions accordingly.
What is most valuable?
Retool provides built-in features with all processing happening within the platform, which is a significant advantage.
The platform is easy to use without requiring the installation of different libraries. Various features are available through drag and drop and UI-based interactions.
The tool allows data retrieval through queries and displays information directly. It offers data tools that grab information based on specified queries and draws everything on screen. If a table is needed, it efficiently lists down the table data.
Data manipulation happens through queries. We simply specify the table and required query, and the results are displayed immediately.
Permissions are required for access. When we grant access from AWS, Retool can access the data. Without proper permissions, access is restricted.
We can provide view-only access in Retool while maintaining view, edit, and delete capabilities in the main system. This allows us to control access for sales personnel and external data viewing.
The platform provides an extensive range of graphs and visualization options.
What needs improvement?
The platform already provides many features, and additional features aren't necessary for medium-level usage. Only very high-level requirements might necessitate more features.
AI tools, features, and machine learning capabilities should be added as they would be helpful in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with Retool for three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never faced any downtime or maintenance issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have implemented very large datasets, and the system works very fast. It's scalable and doesn't experience any slowdown when handling increasing data volumes.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support team is available, but I haven't needed to contact them. I found sufficient help through YouTube and articles.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not evaluate other options.
How was the initial setup?
New users or beginners require video tutorials for guidance. Once familiar with the platform, everyone can use it very easily.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Retool can be used with many applications as it is language independent. Anyone can use it easily and create various visualizations regardless of their programming knowledge. This is the main reason I recommend it.
What other advice do I have?
In application development, we typically need to handle security and related aspects. With Retool, these features are built-in, eliminating the need for manual implementation.
The review rating for Retool is 9 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Has helped me "wow" everyone at every job I've had.
What do you like best about the product?
The ease and speed in which you can deploy very impressive internal apps is something that I have never experienced before. It has honestly changed the way I look at internal tools and helped me wow all my bosses in every single job I've ever had. Has also boosted my creativity when it comes to finding creative solutions to any software/tool problem I or the company I'm working for faces :)
What do you dislike about the product?
There really isn't any significant downside, the only thing is that it might be a bit limited when it comes to base customization of things, however with the custom components and some cool workarounds you can basically do everything you'd ever want.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has helped me automate and optimize processes with ease. I can find a solution to any process with retool.
Fastest Way to Build Internal Tools with Real-Time Data Access
What do you like best about the product?
Retool significantly reduces the time required to build internal dashboards and admin panels. The drag-and-drop UI makes it easy to lay out components, while the ability to write custom JavaScript enables flexible logic. We were able to connect to our database and internal APIs within minutes. The built-in components (like tables, forms, and modals) are polished and production-ready, which saved us days of front-end work.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Retool is very capable, there are occasional layout limitations that may require minor workarounds. Pricing could also be a consideration for teams that are rapidly scaling. For more complex workflows, non-engineers might find the logic setup slightly challenging at first — though the documentation and community support help bridge that gap.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Retool streamlines internal tool development by letting us build data-driven UIs without writing full front-end code. It reduces engineering overhead and speeds up iteration by connecting directly to our databases and APIs.
Great tool
What do you like best about the product?
I have 0 experience in development but building an app is super easy with Retool
What do you dislike about the product?
I have zero dislikes about Retool. I have not found them yet.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am creating a dashboard with information that comes from an API.
Dream To Reality with Retool
What do you like best about the product?
I was at beginner level in coding and still am. I used it for a week and had my app done within that time frame. Very easy to use. Simple. I have managed to make a mobile app that I can pilot and use.The Implentation of compoenets and widget tools was very easy to use. In editing, colouring, fraimng my pages for each its use. Watch the space because something life changing for us, the people.... is coming. I'm definetely going to recommend this to my friends and family. If you have an Idea, do not be afraid to put it to good use. My first ever app and honestly, Im proud of what I see. Thank you Retool!! You have a lifetime friend overhere.
What do you dislike about the product?
Had a few errors in the beginning as some tools were hard to use but after persistence I managed to get exactly what I wanted. Honestly, the only dislike is that I cant make it into an apk file and be able to share and use it as , not everyone i shared with for pilot use was keen on wanting to hace to download the app then open via a link after creating an account.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Some drag and drop applications and softwares I used previously were not this easy to use. I could share the project with friends and family too. I thought making an App would be a lot harder and require alot more of my time. I wish I had done this 5 years ago
Fast way to build powerful tools
What do you like best about the product?
Retool is fantastic. I was able to create a fully functional app in just a couple of days, even without much coding or web architecture experience. The interface is clear, and it’s especially great for adding AI features easily. Highly recommend if you want to move fast and build reliable tools.
What do you dislike about the product?
The UI can be a bit unclear at times. It’s easy to spend several minutes clicking around to figure out how to do something simple. A bit more guidance or clearer workflows would help.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Retool lets me build internal apps without needing to involve the tech team. I can quickly create AI prototypes, experiment with workflows, and automate parts of our company processes. This saves time, reduces dependency on developers, and helps us move faster.
A Game-Changer for Building Internal Tools at Lightning Speed
What do you like best about the product?
Honestly, what blew me away was the speed. I'm using it for the first time and I managed to build a functional tool in just one afternoon, something I thought would take me at least a few days. Connecting it to my database was surprisingly easy, it just worked. I love that even though it's so simple to start, I can still write my own code if I ever need to do something more specific. I can already see how much time this is going to save me.
What do you dislike about the product?
It can get a bit complex when you want to build something really custom. The basics are simple, but it can sometimes be difficult to find and connect more complicated actions, like making one button trigger several different steps.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The biggest problem Retool solves for us is the slow, manual process of interacting with our database. Previously, if I needed to view customer data, I have to run a manual query.
Retool gives us a way to get quick access to our databases and present that data in a really clear way, like in a table or a list. The main benefit is that we can now manage all that information in a surprisingly simple way. We can build tools with forms and buttons that let our team safely create, update, or delete records without needing any technical help. It has saved us a huge amount of development time.
It's been good, it works for the work I'm doing.
What do you like best about the product?
For creating mvp visualizations it is very good. It works great with integrations to different applications.
What do you dislike about the product?
If you could have a guide for documentation for new users or maybe have a wizard to guide, for that you can contact Atom ;) .
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Create mvps for AI work. It communicates well with different environments and works well for me for that.
Retool makes me feel like a team of 10 :)
What do you like best about the product?
Retool is honestly one of the best tools I’ve worked with in the last few years. It’s crazy how easy it is to build powerful internal apps or middleware without getting lost in boilerplate code or endless setup.
A few years ago, building what I can now do with Retool would’ve taken a full team, but now I can do it all myself in a fraction of the time.
The UI is intuitive, connecting to APIs or databases is fast, and scripting logic into your tools is quick.
I’ve used it to automate tasks, build dashboards, and link systems together that didn’t talk before, and it just works very very well.
If you’re looking to move fast and flexible, and enjoy building tools, give Retool a try: it’s a productivity boost I didn’t know I needed.
AAA+ for me.
What do you dislike about the product?
NO FTP CLIENT INTEGRATION! :)
Please give it to us!!! (legacy enterprises still use it)
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Integrate with different systems it's very very easay
