Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Retool | Appsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Enterprise tools | Self-hosted tools |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Medium |
| Pricing | Free tier + $10/user | Free + $40/user |
| Self-hosting | Limited | Yes |
| Integrations | 200+ | 30+ |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Enterprise | Excellent | Good |
Retool
- Best For
- Enterprise tools
- Learning Curve
- Medium
- Pricing
- Free tier + $10/user
- Self-hosting
- Limited
- Integrations
- 200+
- Open Source
- No
- Enterprise
- Excellent
Appsmith
- Best For
- Self-hosted tools
- Learning Curve
- Medium
- Pricing
- Free + $40/user
- Self-hosting
- Yes
- Integrations
- 30+
- Open Source
- Yes
- Enterprise
- Good
Winner by Category
Best for Beginners
RetoolMore polished experience
Best for Customisation
AppsmithOpen source flexibility
Best for Speed
RetoolMore pre-built integrations
Best for Learning
TieSimilar learning curves
Best Value
AppsmithSelf-hosting is free
Our Recommendation
Use Retool for quick enterprise internal tools. Choose Appsmith when you need self-hosting or want to customise the platform.
When to Choose Each Tool
1
Choose Retool
Enterprise internal tools quickly
2
Choose Appsmith
Self-hosting requirements or budget constraints
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