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Flexible, highly performance and customisable tool
What do you like best about the product?
Retool has allowed me to both spinup prototypes as well as extremely functional internal tooling that has given me fine control of the components that I am utilising for the application
It's a great combination of off the shelf components, as well as lots of opportunities to use JavaScript to add almost limitless functionality beyond what other low-code tools are able to allow.
It's a great combination of off the shelf components, as well as lots of opportunities to use JavaScript to add almost limitless functionality beyond what other low-code tools are able to allow.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some of the online tutorials are slightly outdated, but the need to use them is extremely infrequent
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I needed a tool that allowed me to access multiple databases, query that data, and send processed data to a number of webhooks to trigger a chrome extension that I have built.
It has been extremely quick to drag and drop the components that I needed to make it all work, and simple to create the queries that allow this to happen
It has been extremely quick to drag and drop the components that I needed to make it all work, and simple to create the queries that allow this to happen
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.
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.
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)
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
Versatile approach for quick solutions
What do you like best about the product?
The thing I love about Retool is that allows you to solve operational issues in a pretty straightforward way: "can we solve it with a retool?" If the answer is no, then we automatically justify assigning proper resources to a given development.
Retool is so powerful in its applications yet so simple in its implementations, that 90% of the regular problems that could arise in production can be handled by an app that can regularly be completed in under an hour (without aesthetic efforts). If you cannot make it easily in Retool, perhaps you shouldn't make it in Retool
Be it interacting with your DB, your backend, making specific calculations, working with your cloud provider, Retool is the path to avoid relying on scripts in some intern's laptop.
Retool is so powerful in its applications yet so simple in its implementations, that 90% of the regular problems that could arise in production can be handled by an app that can regularly be completed in under an hour (without aesthetic efforts). If you cannot make it easily in Retool, perhaps you shouldn't make it in Retool
Be it interacting with your DB, your backend, making specific calculations, working with your cloud provider, Retool is the path to avoid relying on scripts in some intern's laptop.
What do you dislike about the product?
Honestly, only my biased dislike of javascript, as it is the used for pretty much anything that is not an out-of-the-box interaction for a given element. Besides that point (which is really not an issue), Retool is great for what it does.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
anytime i need someone to interact with our database, where there is not a provided BE solution directly available, i can simply make a Retool that makes said interaction in a predefined, validated and secure way. it is also a great way
A developer’s dream
What do you like best about the product?
Retool is a one stop shop for trying out an idea quickly. It’s free to get started and can scale if you find a fit. It’s exceptionally flexible and reliable. I find myself thinking up fun ways to use it just to automate personal projects.
What do you dislike about the product?
It can get expensive for a big team. But for hobbiests and startups it’s excellent.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Automation and integrations. Quick prototypes.
Retool can truly be used in every way possible for software development!
What do you like best about the product?
Retool makes all front-end work very simple, which saves a lot of time that I can dedicate to developing background processes. With the help of Workflows and custom queries, it becomes much easier for a programming beginner like me.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes, it can be challenging to create fully customized processes, but the ability to write JavaScript and CSS everywhere makes this manageable. The Retool team constantly improves the platform based on user needs, adding great new features—like the recent Multi-Page App support, which has been highly appreciated!
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Retool helps me streamline and automate property management processes by providing an easy way to build custom applications without spending too much time on frontend development. It simplifies database interactions, API integrations, and background automation through Workflows. This allows me to focus more on backend logic and optimizing real estate data processing. The flexibility of JavaScript and SQL within Retool makes it easy to customize solutions while still benefiting from a low-code environment.
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