Stay free if you only need unlimited web and mobile apps and 500 workflow runs/month. Upgrade if you need everything in team and audit logging. Most solo builders can start free.
Why it matters: Advanced governance features such as SAML/OpenID Connect SSO, source control, usage analytics, full platform API access, independent workspaces, and dedicated support are concentrated in higher tiers.
Available from: Team
Why it matters: Per-seat pricing can rise quickly for operational teams with many internal users: Business is $50 per builder/month plus $15 per internal user/month before Enterprise discounts.
Available from: Team
Why it matters: Retool is optimized for internal tools and operational apps, so highly branded public product experiences or marketing websites are usually better built in product-focused or CMS-focused tools.
Available from: Team
Why it matters: Some production features, including audit logs, rich permission controls, custom branding, offline mobile mode, push notifications, and external application portals, may require Business or higher plans.
Available from: Team
Why it matters: Agent execution is billed separately from AI credits; every plan includes up to 20 agent hours/month, but larger agent use cases require additional paid capacity.
Available from: Team
Why it matters: Advanced feature not available in free plan.
Available from: Team
Retool is best for building internal business software connected to real company data: admin panels, support consoles, approval systems, dashboards, workflow tools, mobile operations apps, and AI-assisted internal applications.
Retool has a Free plan at $0 per builder/month and $0 per internal user/month. The Team plan is listed at $10 per builder/month and $5 per internal user/month, Business at $50 per builder/month and $15 per internal user/month, and Enterprise uses custom pricing.
Yes. Retool includes AI and agent-related capabilities for building, monitoring, evaluating, and operating AI-assisted workflows, although teams should verify current plan limits, agent-hour pricing, and production controls before committing.
Yes. Retool offers cloud deployment and self-hosted deployment options for organizations that need to run Retool in their own infrastructure or private network environment.
Retool is the better fit when the app is an authenticated internal tool that needs database access, audit logs, RBAC, workflow automation, and enterprise governance. Bubble is broader for no-code products, Webflow is stronger for websites, and Appsmith is a closer open-source internal-tool alternative.
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Last verified March 2026