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17 Best Open Source Retool Alternatives

A curated collection of the 17 best open source and self-hosted alternatives to Retool in 2026.

Looking for a free, privacy-friendly, or self-hosted replacement for Retool in 2026? The top open-source alternative is Dify — Visual platform for building agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, and LLM-powered apps. Supports hundreds of models, MCP integration, and self-hosted deployment..

Other highly rated open-source Retool alternatives include NocoDB, Appwrite and ToolJet.

153,656

Visual platform for building agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, and LLM-powered apps. Supports hundreds of models, MCP integration, and self-hosted deployment.

Dify preview

Visual platform for building agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, and LLM-powered apps. Supports hundreds of models, MCP integration, and self-hosted deployment.

64,752

Convert any database into a no-code platform with spreadsheet interface. Connect PostgreSQL/MySQL or use hosted database. Scale to millions of rows effortlessly.

NocoDB preview

Convert any database into a no-code platform with spreadsheet interface. Connect PostgreSQL/MySQL or use hosted database. Scale to millions of rows effortlessly.

57,136

Open-source development platform with built-in backend infrastructure, web hosting, and security features. Scale applications using your preferred programming languages.

Appwrite preview

Open-source development platform with built-in backend infrastructure, web hosting, and security features. Scale applications using your preferred programming languages.

40,777

Open-source low-code platform for creating custom internal tools, dashboards, and admin panels with a drag-and-drop interface

ToolJet preview

Open-source low-code platform for creating custom internal tools, dashboards, and admin panels with a drag-and-drop interface

40,755

Low-code platform for creating powerful internal tools and dashboards with drag-and-drop ease, robust integrations, and customizable workflows.

AppSmith preview

Low-code platform for creating powerful internal tools and dashboards with drag-and-drop ease, robust integrations, and customizable workflows.

35,586

A React-based framework for rapid development of internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards with powerful data handling capabilities.

Refine preview

A React-based framework for rapid development of internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards with powerful data handling capabilities.

27,933

YAML-based orchestration platform with 1400+ plugins for running data pipelines, AI workflows, and infrastructure automation across teams at scale.

Kestra preview

YAML-based orchestration platform with 1400+ plugins for running data pipelines, AI workflows, and infrastructure automation across teams at scale.

28,244

Low-code platform for creating custom business applications quickly. Design, automate, and deploy with ease.

Budibase preview

Low-code platform for creating custom business applications quickly. Design, automate, and deploy with ease.

23,888

Open-source no-code platform for creating tailored business applications quickly, with full customization and easy deployment options.

NocoBase preview

Open-source no-code platform for creating tailored business applications quickly, with full customization and easy deployment options.

17,693

Powerful, self-hosted platform for building and running workflows, scripts, and apps with code-first approach and collaborative features.

Windmill preview

Powerful, self-hosted platform for building and running workflows, scripts, and apps with code-first approach and collaborative features.

7,797

Durable orchestration platform for managing AI agents, scheduling background tasks, and running mission-critical workflows.

Hatchet preview

Durable orchestration platform for managing AI agents, scheduling background tasks, and running mission-critical workflows.

6,884

Create data-driven websites and reports using SQL and Markdown, with automatic visualizations and interactive elements.

Evidence preview

Create data-driven websites and reports using SQL and Markdown, with automatic visualizations and interactive elements.

5,107

A self-hosted tool that provides an intuitive, spreadsheet-style interface for viewing, editing, and querying PostgreSQL databases without technical expertise.

Mathesar preview

A self-hosted tool that provides an intuitive, spreadsheet-style interface for viewing, editing, and querying PostgreSQL databases without technical expertise.

6,833

A low-code platform for creating robust backends, complete with a spreadsheet UI for easy data management and custom functions.

Rowy preview

A low-code platform for creating robust backends, complete with a spreadsheet UI for easy data management and custom functions.

1,686

A modular CRM/ERP framework built on Next.js and TypeScript that encodes hundreds of architectural decisions so dev teams can ship production features in days, not months.

Open Mercato preview

A modular CRM/ERP framework built on Next.js and TypeScript that encodes hundreds of architectural decisions so dev teams can ship production features in days, not months.

2,975

Build and manage custom databases with ease, create type-safe APIs, and develop applications quickly

undb preview

Build and manage custom databases with ease, create type-safe APIs, and develop applications quickly

15,576

Visual database and workflow automation tool with AI-powered features and 6,000+ app integrations

AITable preview

AITable.ai is a visual database and workflow automation platform that simplifies data organization and task automation for personal and enterprise use. It combines spreadsheet-like interfaces with database functionality, AI-powered analytics, and seamless integrations with over 6,000 apps via Zapier, Make, Pabbly, Activepieces, and Albato. - Visual Database Interface: Hybrid spreadsheet-database UI for intuitive data management - 6,000+ App Integrations: Connect with tools via Zapier, Make, Pabbly, Activepieces, and Albato - AI-Powered Analytics: Business Intelligence Copilot for data analysis and visualization - Automated Forms: One-click form creation with customizable pre-filled content for lead tracking - Workflow Automation: Code-free automation for repetitive tasks (Slack messages, emails, etc.) - AI Writing Assistant: Generate high-quality content for emails, ads, blogs, and more - Multi-View Workspaces: Organize work in lists, boards, tables, calendars, or mind maps - AI Customer Service Agent: Build custom ChatGPT-powered chatbots for support and sales AITable.ai is a cloud-based SaaS platform with no self-hosting option currently available. It offers API access for custom integrations and provides enterprise-grade security features.

About Retool

A quick way to build internal tools with drag-and-drop components and connecting them to databases and APIs to create complex workflows.