Noloco
vs
Retool

Noloco vs. Retool:
Comparing 2 Powerful Tools
for Internal App Building

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Noloco vs. Retool at a glance

Noloco
Retool
Noloco
CRMs
Project management tools
Zero-code
Client and partner portals
Retool
CRUD apps & admin panels
Database GUI
Low-code
Elastic search frontend

Choose the app builder
that’s right for your team

Which platform best meets your needs?
Noloco
Retool
Ease of use
Designed for teams with limited tech
know-how, enabling them to build custom
CRMs, project management tools, and more.
Geared towards experienced developers
who need flexibility to build internal tools
like CRUD apps and admin panels.
Retool
Customization
Creates professional apps with intuitive navigation—ideal for businesses that
prioritize user experience.
Builds complex internal tools with custom
APIs and database integrations—great for teams with heavy tech needs.

Feature comparison

A side-by-side look at Noloco and Retool’s features:
FEATURE
Noloco
Retool
User-friendliness
User-friendly for non-developers
High skill levels needed
Pricing
Pay only for active users
Pay for all registered users
(whether active or not)
Data sources
6 database connectors
22 database connectors
Access control
Custom user roles with record and field-level permissions
No tracking of who viewed or changed data.
Customer support
Live chat, specialized support
Slow communications

How Noloco and Retool
tackle your challenges

Noloco and Retool have different strengths.
Choose the one that best fits your team's processes.
User-friendly interface
Noloco takes no tech expertise to use, while Retool is aimed at developers and requires a decent understanding of coding.
Customization
Noloco offers customization for quick app creation. But retool gives even more flexibility for customization—but developer skills are needed.
Team collaboration
Noloco empowers everyone on your team, even those without a technical background, to jump in and build together. Retool makes it trickier for non-tech team members to pitch in.
External tools
Noloco lets you create both internal tools and external-facing ones, like client portals. Retool sticks mostly to internal tools and doesn’t offer much in the way of external features.
Pricing
Noloco keeps things affordable by charging only for active users, while Retool charges per user, which can quickly add up as your team grows.
Scalability
Noloco is great for SMBs and grows with your business needs. Retool is better for larger teams with complex technical requirements.

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