# Open-source alternatives to Retool

> Retool: A low-code platform for building internal tools and admin panels. The best self-hosted, open-source alternatives are Appsmith, ToolJet and Budibase. All of them can run on your own server, so your data stays under your control. 4 of the 6 apps here are open source; 2 are source-available.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Commercial product | Retool |
| Category | Low-code & Backend |
| Alternatives listed | 6 |
| Top pick | Appsmith (41,019 stars, Apache-2.0) |
| Canonical URL | https://appsgit.com/alternatives/retool |

## Alternatives, in recommended order

- [Appsmith](https://appsgit.com/apps/appsmith): Build admin panels, CRUD apps and workflows. Build everything you need, 10x faster. (41,019 stars, Apache-2.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [ToolJet](https://appsgit.com/apps/tooljet): Low-code framework to build & deploy internal tools with minimal engineering effort (alternative to Retool and Mendix). (41,037 stars, AGPL-3.0, JavaScript, Docker)
- [Budibase](https://appsgit.com/apps/budibase): Build and automate internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, CRUD apps, and more, in minutes (alternative to Outsystems, Retool, Mendix, Appian). (28,328 stars, GPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [NocoDB](https://appsgit.com/apps/nocodb): No-code platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet (alternative to Airtable and Smartsheet). (65,197 stars, SUL-1.0, source-available, TypeScript, Docker)
- [Directus](https://appsgit.com/apps/directus): An Instant App & API for your SQL Database. Directus wraps your new or existing SQL database with a realtime GraphQL+REST API for developers, and an intuitive admin app for non-technical users. (38,026 stars, MSCL-1.0-GPL, source-available, TypeScript, Docker)
- [Saltcorn](https://appsgit.com/apps/saltcorn): No-code database application builder for web and mobile applications. One platform for user interface, data backend, durable workflows, email, PDF generation, and AI applications. (2,077 stars, MIT, JavaScript, Docker)

## Comparisons

- [NocoDB vs Teable](https://appsgit.com/compare/nocodb-vs-teable)
- [Strapi vs Directus](https://appsgit.com/compare/strapi-vs-directus)

More in this category: [Low-code & Backend](https://appsgit.com/categories/low-code)

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