Head-to-head · No-Code App Builders
Retool vs Adalo
Retool leads on 1 check, Adalo on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRetool · 8.6/10
- Lowest starting priceRetool · $10/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAdalo · 4 of 4
Retool scores higher on our rubric for no-code app builders: 8.6 against 5.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #38.
Retool is cheaper to start at $10/mo against $36/mo.
Retool is the better fit for internal tools and data-connected apps. Adalo is the better fit for simple native apps with built-in data.
- Retool fits best
Internal tools and data-connected apps
- Adalo fits best
Simple native apps with built-in data
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Side by side
| Feature | Retool 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Adalo 5.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 5.5 |
| Ranking | #9 in No-Code App Builders | #38 in No-Code App Builders |
| Best for | Internal tools and data-connected apps | Simple native apps with built-in data |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $10/mo (best) | $36/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Features Retool 0/4 · Adalo 4/4 | ||
| Mobile publishing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Built-in database | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| User authentication | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| API integrations | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| App types | Not checked yet | Both |
| App limit | Not checked yet | 1 apps |
| Data limit | Not checked yet | 500 records |
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| Our verdict | Retool is an AI app-building platform for developers, business engineers, analysts, and operations teams. It supports natural-language application generation, visual editing, custom code, data bindings, and UI components for web… Read the review → |
Adalo is a no-code application builder for entrepreneurs, freelancers, organizations, and business teams creating database-driven web and mobile apps. Its visual multi-screen canvas, AI-assisted app generation, hosted relational database,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Retool — where it wins
- Connects to databases, REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs
- Supports web, native mobile, PWA, cloud, and self-hosted deployment
- Includes workflows, permissions, SSO, audit logging, and access controls
Where it doesn't
- Team and Business prices are listed per builder with annual billing
- Business pricing rises to $50 per builder per month
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple app projects
Adalo — where it wins
- Built-in relational database with collections and relationships
- Publishes responsive web apps and native iOS and Android apps
- Includes authentication, APIs, geolocation, and push notifications
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits each app to 500 records
- Starter allows only 1 published app
- White labeling and team features require the $160 Team plan
- Retool8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible no-code platform for internal tools, workflows, databases, and mobile apps.
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A flexible no-code choice for simple apps that need built-in relational data.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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