Retool vs WorkflowGen comparison

Retool and WorkflowGen are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. Retool is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3, while WorkflowGen is ranked #37. Retool holds a 0.4% mindshare in RADS, compared to WorkflowGen’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Retool users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WorkflowGen users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

WorkflowGen and Retool compete in workflow automation and application development. Retool has an advantage due to its diverse features and adaptability for various business processes.

Features: WorkflowGen provides advanced workflow customization, enterprise-grade security, and efficient process automation, appealing to businesses needing tailored solutions. Retool offers an intuitive visual interface, vast integration options, and rapid prototyping capabilities, suitable for quick deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WorkflowGen’s deployment model includes robust documentation and support for complex environments. Retool uses a cloud-based deployment model focusing on easy setup, benefiting smaller teams. WorkflowGen’s customer service is detailed, while Retool is praised for responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: WorkflowGen incurs substantial setup costs but delivers high ROI over time through tailored workflows. Retool’s flexible pricing often results in lower initial costs and quicker ROI due to its modular and scalable approach.

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Categories and Ranking

Retool

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

18th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WorkflowGen

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

37th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (28th), Business Process Management (BPM) (54th), Process Automation (40th), Low-Code Development Platforms (33rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Retool is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WorkflowGen is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Saurabh Tiwari

Back End Developer at Medha

Easy to use, I don't need to write extensive code and built-in components helps to develop tools

Retool provides multiple tools and functionalities that we can use. However, there are restrictions on the front-end side. From the back-end side, we can use anything, but on the front-end, we have limited tools. This limits our ability to enhance functionality. For example, if I'm creating a tool for you to collect feedback from your clients or users, we have limited resources on the front-end. For the back-end, we have unlimited resources, but for the front-end, we are restricted to creating dashboards and similar tools. If you want to enable other functionalities, we can add them, but this is a limitation on the front-end side.

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Christopher Odonoghue

SAP Solution Lead at Johnson & Johnson

Good for automatically triggering workflows, but needs to be more customizable

We use this product for many different reasons related to our business We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do. The most valuable feature is the ability to automatically trigger the workflow. This solution needs to be…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Retool's most valuable features are its drag-and-drop components and the ability to customize them extensively."

"The stability is okay."

"We can create the dashboards quickly."

"The most valuable feature of Retool is the workflow because I can integrate multiple features, such as RESTful API, JavaScript API, or different databases on the same dashboard."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is connectivity with APIs and other databases."

"There are several key aspects to Retool that make it stand out. Firstly, its extensive range of components makes integration straightforward. Secondly, its support for SQL and JavaScript allows for the implementation of complex logic, which is particularly beneficial for developers like yourself with experience in .NET development."

"Retool provides us with the opportunity to save time and be more efficient."

"We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do."

Cons

"One area for improvement in Retool is expanding its library support to include a broader range of third-party JavaScript libraries."

"The part where we can add some custom logic or custom plugins could be better."

"There are restrictions on the front-end side."

"The solution lacks inbuilt customization to customize bar charts."

"Retool should add more resource integration."

"The components are changed frequently, which is very irritating."

"Retool could enhance support, including efforts to establish support centers in Europe, which was lacking previously. However, the community is still in the growth phase, leading to potential delays in receiving responses to queries."

"This solution needs to be more customizable."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For me, I'm in India right now, and we have Retool's subscription for one team member for $10 per month."

"The pricing is very expensive. It costs for each user, for automated users, open-end users, et cetera."

"The tool is a little bit expensive."

"For new users, evaluate the scale of their administrative needs as Retool provides excellent free services for smaller setups, but larger deployments might require transitioning to a paid plan."

"I don't know Retool's current pricing, but it cost around $12 per month earlier."

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For new users, evaluate the scale of their administrative needs as Retool provides excellent free services for smaller setups, but larger deployments might require transitioning to a paid plan.

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One area for improvement in Retool is expanding its library support to include a broader range of third-party JavaScript libraries. This would enhance the tool's versatility and allow more complex ...

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Overview

Retool enables rapid construction of internal tools with minimal coding, streamlining workflows across HR, customer support, and compliance. Praised for its drag-and-drop interface, extensive component library, and SQL support, it boosts organizational efficiency by automating tasks and enhancing data management.

Retool

Immediately accelerate business process adaptability with fluid workflow automation. Use the WorkflowGen .NET workflow software's low code environment to maximize the efficiency of process designers and developers.

Automate any type of human and system-based enterprise process within a battle-tested infrastructure.

Customize and integrate your workflow apps to meet your requirements in a highly configurable environment.

Engage process participants with a full-featured workflow portal, native mobile apps, and email approvals, or through seamless integration with your own web apps.

Leverage a solution used by Fortune 500 companies for worldwide business-critical applications.

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Comcast, Deloitte, Mitsui & Co Ltd, Sanofi Pasteur, Textron, XL Group. WorkflowGen accelerates business process adaptability in 70 countries for 500+ organizations and 1,000,000 users.

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