freeproprietary, freeHosted★ $0 forever
Retool Free
The paid app's real builder, database, mobile apps, and 500 workflow runs for up to five people at $0.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- mobilewebthey host it
- Installation
- Hosted signup in Retool Cloud
- Where Your Data Lives
- App definitions, Retool Database rows, and Retool file storage live in Retool Cloud; connected source data remains in the user's databases/APIs, although query results transit Retool
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Retool Free is proprietary and capped for a very small team, so it loses Appsmith's open-source escape hatch and paid-team capacity.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
Retool Free FAQ
Common questions
Is Retool Free free and open source?+
Retool Free is a free tool that runs on hosted. The paid app's real builder, database, mobile apps, and 500 workflow runs for up to five people at $0.
What paid software does Retool Free replace?+
Retool Free serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Appsmith Cloud, Retool, ToolJet Cloud, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Retool Free?+
Installation: Hosted signup in Retool Cloud.
What is the catch or trade-off with Retool Free?+
Retool Free is proprietary and capped for a very small team, so it loses Appsmith's open-source escape hatch and paid-team capacity.