We used Retool as an administrative tool. It was an internal use case. We used it to manage appointments. We used the admin panel. It would have taken a lot of time if we had wanted to create our own admin panel. We would have also needed a developer to manage it.
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Easy to use, practical system!
What do you like best about the product?
Integration between the components and being able to use javascrtipt almost everywhere and easy to understand the system are the best about Retool.
What do you dislike about the product?
Limitations on custom components and bigger the app get it slows while developing.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Instead of creating our own react apps, Retool saves us time building frontend interfaces for our internal use in the company
Pretty OK
What do you like best about the product?
I like that I don't need to worry about UI design. I'm a backend developer, so I can usually quickly make internal tools without needing to go through design and front end
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes the components aren't as configurable as I'd like. I can have an idea for how I want something to work, only to realize it's either not possible or takes a huge hack to get halfway there.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Internal CMS tools
Highly recommended tool for easily building functional apps from prototypes.
What do you like best about the product?
Retool makes creating apps and dashboards incredibly straightforward by using both SQL and JavaScript in a single interface for building data-centric dashboards, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. Retool effectively bridges the gap between commercial and engineering teams. The Retool community is great as well.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing to really complain about. Pricing and processes may be slow. There is also an excess of information on how to do certain things, and have to do a deep dive into the community to find answers. But honestly, these are not real complaints. G2 requires dislikes as a field, so I have to write something.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Rapid prototyping and building functional apps for everyone or individuals within the team to use.
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What do you like best about the product?
Retool is really useful for making internal dashboards and sharing with folks internally and externally. For many products the whole life cycle is on retool. Invaluable tool for startups
What do you dislike about the product?
Slightly difficult to use if you want to make custom javascript code work in certain tricky subcircumstances.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Creating UIs for internal and external use. Quick POCs
Best No Code Tool
What do you like best about the product?
The easy way to create the UI and integrate your APIs, or directly connect to any database or AWS.
Retool team keeps on releasing updates providing more and more features to the users.
Retool team keeps on releasing updates providing more and more features to the users.
What do you dislike about the product?
Per user Costing is a bit high. If there are a lot of users, the billing goes high.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's benefitting us to build backend admin tasks of the product, which don't require much focus on user experience.
It's benefitting in terms of reduced time of development and thereby saving developer's cost
It's benefitting in terms of reduced time of development and thereby saving developer's cost
Amazing tool
What do you like best about the product?
Simplicity, efficiency and diversity. Retool is the all in one tool for your admin panel.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the thing that i do not like on retool is the data refresh management.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It help to create a simple admin panel with prebuilt components
Enables users to create dashboards effortlessly, but the frequent change in the components impact the development experience
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The tool helps us create many small dashboards in a very short time,
What is most valuable?
The product is quite simple to use. We can create the dashboards quickly. The tool enables users to connect with the backend effortlessly. If a small company does not have a developer and wants to manage its administrator panel, it can use Retool.
What needs improvement?
We sometimes have unexpected errors. The components are changed frequently, which is very irritating. There are multiple versions, which disturbs the development experience. The vendor provides the diffs. We can check the last and current work done. However, since the components are updated rapidly, many changes in the diff are not related to our development.
The diff shown must be based on what I am changing in the components. As a developer, I often check the diff that I am about to release, and I see a lot of changes that I did not make. It is shown due to the changes in the version of the component. The vendor must also enable developers to use normal coding languages instead of dropdown types of components.
If we release a new change and a user is working on an old version, we can forcefully ask the user to alert the user regarding the new version. It would be good if the solution asked the users to refresh their pages instead. If we release anything, the tool can show a pop-up to every user using the older version and ask them to refresh it. So, the users can save their work if they are doing something critical and easily get the latest version of the component by refreshing their page.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product breaks down four to five times every year. I rate the stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have more than 50 users in our organization. The product’s scalability is good.
How are customer service and support?
The support team is very good. The support persons are responsive. The support team always helps me whenever I face a problem.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
I mostly use the web version.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool is a little bit expensive. It is worth the money, though.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We tried the mobile version to build a third-party application, but the app was not stable. So, we dropped it and used Flutter instead.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the tool to others based on their requirements. It is suitable for companies that do not have developers and require admin panels. Overall, I rate the solution a seven and a half out of ten.
Platform to build internal tools for businesses
What do you like best about the product?
Retool is user friendly and easy to navigate. I like how robust the permissions and role management are on retool as it helps to ensure that your internal tools are secure. You can control who has access to what, protecting sensitive information while still allowing your team to collaborate effectively.
What do you dislike about the product?
Retool can be overwhelming sometimes for new users because of its extensive range of features and capabilities
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Retool has helped improve collaboration between I and my team members by allowing multiple users to work on the same tool and share progress easily. This collaborative environment has enhanced my team productivity and ensured that everyone is on the same page.
Great Tool, sometimes frustrating
What do you like best about the product?
simple user friendly interface for managing information
What do you dislike about the product?
Can not update in mass, and the site will often crash
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Website management and appointment scheduling
Its focus lies in building dashboards for cloud operations and data management, as well as generating analytical reports
What is our primary use case?
Retool is a versatile tool used for creating internal dashboards across various types of companies, whether big or small. Its focus lies in building dashboards for cloud operations and data management, as well as generating analytical reports. Use cases vary depending on the company's needs, but Retool offers extensive integration APIs to connect with numerous data sources.
What is most valuable?
There are several key aspects to Retool that make it stand out. Firstly, its extensive range of components makes integration straightforward. Secondly, its support for SQL and JavaScript allows for the implementation of complex logic, which is particularly beneficial for developers like yourself with experience in .NET development. This flexibility and robustness ensure a seamless experience without encountering lag or performance issues, making Retool a powerful and reliable tool for various use cases.
What needs improvement?
Retool could enhance support, including efforts to establish support centers in Europe, which was lacking previously. However, the community is still in the growth phase, leading to potential delays in receiving responses to queries. Additionally, certain components remain outdated despite periodic updates, leaving some desired features unaddressed, which could impact user satisfaction.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Retool for four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. I rate the solution’ stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Retool performs well with potential slowdowns mainly encountered when loading substantial amounts of data. However, its scalability shines through its user-based licensing model, allowing for the addition of numerous users without constraints. Moreover, users can enjoy granular control over access to various components, enhancing customization and security.
Overall, Retool earns a solid ten out of ten rating for its performance and versatility.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy if you have a cloud environment. It's just a couple of clicks. You just need to sign up, and you are in Retool.
What other advice do I have?
In some of my past projects, I collaborated with others, and we used GitHub for version control. It served as a repository where we pushed our code updates, facilitating seamless collaboration and version tracking among team members.
One limitation of Retool currently is the lack of support for parallel editing, meaning that multiple users cannot collaborate on the same application simultaneously. This restriction aligns with the application's context, as it's typically more practical for only one person to edit an application at a time.
They recently integrated AI models, such as Ahmed AI, and consistently incorporate new OpenAPI module releases into the cloud environment. This integration allows users to leverage the latest advancements, including AI assistance for error detection and resolution within queries, particularly in JavaScript and SQL, enhancing the development experience in Retool.
If you are going to invest in Retool and you have a clear vision. Definitely, it is worth it. Some users say it is a bit pricey. There are a couple of other software like Ubiquiti, but even Microsoft also providing a low code platform, but it's more enterprise-level based applications, not for everyone. Retool is still leading and have a good price plan, which users are comfortable with.
It will not be too difficult if you have some technical background. If you know how to write JavaScript queries, how SQL queries work, and understand how front-end development operates in real-time, then maybe one or two years of development experience will be sufficient for a user to develop a basic application in Retool. However, it does require some level of development experience. For example, a project manager without any development experience would not be able to work within Retool and develop a dashboard or define a workflow unless they first educate themselves and gain some proficiency with the tool.
A normal business user cannot use it; you must have some development experience. When you mention a low-code platform, it implies that a user with a certain level of development knowledge can develop applications. That's where we may fall short. However, looking at the advantages, you can customize and control your application at a very detailed level within Retool. So, it excels in both positive and negative aspects.
Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
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