Retool vs. Appsmith — a Lowcode Developer’s Experience

Appsmith vs. Retool — A Developer’s Perspective

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Choosing between Appsmith and Retool for low-code development can be challenging. As a lowcode developer with a ton of options in the space, how do you know which tool is going to be best for your team and business?

Both Retool & Appsmith offer powerful app-building capabilities but target slightly different audiences and use cases. As a lowcode developer for my own business, I’ve used both Retool and Appsmith from the ground up to see how the (1) setup, (2) developer experience, and (3) pricing experiences are compared to each other. Based on my experience, here’s a breakdown of using both platforms in my low-code consultancy work.

Key Differences in Setup and Hosting

Appsmith

• Self-hosted option is available but requires significant setup effort.
• Open-source but with…