Comparison

Retool vs Softr

On the evidence we track, Retool leads this comparison with a composite score of 76/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Retool76
Softr71
Score
vioscaleAI score
Retool76 / 100medium · 73%
Softr71 / 100medium · 74%
Pricing
Free tier
Retool✓
Softr✓
Model
Retoolfreemium
Price level
Retoollow
Softrmid
Starting price
Retool£8
Softr$19
Transparent
Retool✓
Softr✓
Integrations
Count
Retool50
Softr52
Security
Certifications
Retool–
Disclosure policy
Retool✓
Softr–
Gdpr
Retool✓
Softr✓
Iso27001
Retool✓
Softr✓
Soc2
Retool✓
Softr✓
Reliability
Status page
Retool✓
Softr✓
Content
Faq
Retool6 items
Softr6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for no-code automation tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Builder
Visual flow builder
Retool✓
Softr✓
Inline code steps (JS/Python)
Retool✓
Softr✓
Branching / conditionals
Retool-
Softr✓
Loops / iteration
Retool-
Softr-
Error handling / retries
Retool✓
Softr-
AI / LLM actions
Retool✓
Softr✓
Front-end app builder
Retool✓
Softr✓
Connectors
Pre-built connectors
RetoolPostgreSQL, MySQL, REST APIs, GraphQL, Stripe, Firebase, GitHub
SoftrAirtable, Notion, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Stripe, Resend, DocuSign, Jira, MySQL,
Custom HTTP connector
Retool✓
Softr✓
Deployment
Hosting
RetoolCloud + self-hosted
SoftrCloud only
Governance
Environments + version control
Retool✓
Softr-
RBAC + audit log
Retool✓
Softr✓
Pricing
Pricing metric
RetoolSeat
SoftrSeat
Free tier
Retool✓
Softr✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Retool

Leader

Retool is a platform that enables teams to quickly build production-ready internal software and customer-facing applications. It connects to existing databases and APIs, includes an AI-native visual builder, and supports multiple deployment options including cloud, self-hosted, and air-gapped configurations.

Independently observed

Softr

Softr enables teams to create business applications like client portals, CRMs, and internal dashboards using a visual builder combined with AI assistance, integrated workflows, user permissions, and database capabilities—all without coding.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Retool

Leader
from £8/builder/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free tier with 250 credits monthly. Paid plans start at £8/builder/month (Team) or £40/builder/month (Business). Annual billing saves 20%.

  • FreeFree
    • 250 AI credits per month
    • Audit logs with streaming
    • App builder access
    • Workflow steps
    • API integrations
  • TeamFrom £8.00 per builder per month, 20% annual discount
    • 1,000 AI credits per month
    • Audit logs
    • 20% discount with annual billing
    • Role-based access controls (RBAC)
    • Mobile app deployment (iOS, Android, PWA)
    • +1 more
  • BusinessContact sales
    • 10,000 AI credits per month
    • Bring your own API key for AI
    • Custom pricing available
    • Multiple deployment options (Cloud, self-hosted, air-gapped)
    • Advanced security and compliance features
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Custom AI credit allocation
    • Flexible deployment (Cloud, self-hosted, air-gapped)
    • Advanced governance and compliance
    • Dedicated support and consulting
as of verify ↗

Softr

from $19/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free tier available. Paid plans from $19/month.

  • FreeFree
  • Standard$19/month
    • Unlimited apps
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited apps
    • Custom code
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Unlimited apps
    • SSO
    • Audit logs
    • Dedicated support
    • SLAs
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Retool✓
Softr✓
iOS
Retool✓
Softr✗
Android
Retool✓
Softr✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Retool✓
Softr✓
Self-hosted
Retool✓
Softr✗
Air-gapped
Retool✓
Softr✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (10)
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Stripe
  • REST API
  • Google Sheets
  • BigQuery
  • HubSpot
  • Jira
  • Salesforce
  • Snowflake

Retool

Leader
53 total - 43 not shared
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Firebase
  • GitHub
  • OpenAI
  • Amazon S3
  • Anthropic
  • Asana
  • AWS Lambda
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Maps
  • Google Gemini
  • Kafka
  • MongoDB
  • Oracle
  • Slack
  • Zendesk
  • SendGrid
  • Datadog
  • Cohere
  • Presto
  • Vertica
  • Elasticsearch
  • +19 more
Independently observed

Softr

35 total - 25 not shared
  • Airtable
  • Notion
  • monday.com
  • ClickUp
  • Coda
  • Supabase
  • Resend
  • Google Calendar
  • DocuSign
  • Landbot
  • Xero
  • Zoho CRM
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SQL Server
  • MariaDB
  • SmartSuite
  • Xano
  • Zapier
  • Make
  • n8n
  • Okta
  • JumpCloud
  • Attio
  • TinyURL
  • +1 more
Independently observed
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