AI-assisted low-code platform for building governed internal tools and workflows that connect directly to production data.
What it does
Retool is a platform for building internal business applications, combining an AI-driven app builder, an MCP server for AI coding agents, and the ability to import apps from tools like Lovable or Replit. Apps connect directly to a company's production data under existing permissions, and deployments include built-in authentication, access controls and audit logging for enterprise governance.
Core features
AI prompt-to-app builder for production-ready internal tools
MCP server for building apps from external AI coding agents
Import of apps built in other platforms via ZIP or GitHub sync
Direct, permission-governed connections to production data sources
Workflow automation and orchestration across systems
Mobile app support alongside web apps
Enterprise access controls, SSO and audit logging
Self-hosting option for regulated environments
Best for
→Engineering and ops teams building internal admin tools fast
→IT centralizing governance over AI-generated business apps
→Enterprises building embedded portals for external users
→Teams automating multi-step operational workflows
Pricing
Free
Team
$10/mo
Business
$50/mo
Toolspool rankingby global site rank
Reviews
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Tutorials
Step-by-step: exactly how to get things done with it.