AppsmithBuild internal dashboards and admin tools connected to databases and APIs.
Free open-source community edition. Unlimited self-hosted users.
Developer tools
ToolJet
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Build internal tools and dashboards using visual components and data connections.
What you can use it for
Build internal tools and dashboards using visual components and data connections.
- Visual app builder with 45+ customizable UI widgets.
- Connects securely to databases, cloud storage (S3), and internal APIs.
- Self-hosted deployment via Docker with full code ownership.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Assemble drag-and-drop internal applications and workflows connected to internal databases with self-hosted ToolJet instead of Retool Enterprise.
Before you switch
Smaller library of pre-built third-party components compared to Retool’s mature component catalog. Complex custom widget styling requires technical CSS/JS knowledge.
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