Retool provides a platform that allows developers to build custom internal applications by connecting to various databases and APIs while utilizing a visual interface alongside code. This approach reduces the time spent on repetitive development tasks, enabling teams to create and deploy applications more efficiently.
Funding
$141M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Developing custom internal applications often requires significant time and resources, diverting developers from core product work. Teams face repetitive tasks in connecting to databases and APIs, designing user interfaces, and implementing security measures. This slows down the delivery of essential tools for internal operations, support, and data analysis.
Solution
Retool provides a low-code platform that enables developers to rapidly build and deploy custom internal applications. By offering a visual interface with pre-built components and integrations with various databases, APIs, and SaaS tools, Retool streamlines the development process. Developers can connect to data sources, design interfaces, and implement custom logic using SQL, JavaScript, and Python. The platform also includes features for debugging, version control, and deployment, allowing teams to quickly iterate and manage their applications.
Target Audience
Retool is primarily targeted towards developers and engineering teams in enterprises who need to build custom internal tools for operations, support, data analysis, and other business-critical functions.
Features
- Visual drag-and-drop interface with 100+ extensible React components
- Connectors for 15+ databases including Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB
- Integrations with 25+ APIs and popular SaaS applications
- Support for SQL, JavaScript, and Python for custom logic and data manipulation
- Built-in IDE with debugging tools, stack traces, and app state inspection
- Git integration for version control, branching, and pull request workflows
- Flexible deployment options including Retool cloud and self-hosted environments (VPC, VPN, Docker)
- Granular permissions and RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for secure access management
- Audit logs and usage analytics for monitoring application activity