Filament alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Filament: only for Laravel and PHP, and major-version upgrades can require rework. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Filament, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AdminJS currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Retool	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	4 of 4	57.2

1. RetoolTop pick
Best for: Engineering-led teams building many internal tools on top of production databases and APIs
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Filament
Low-code platform when you would rather not write the panel yourself.
Pros
Connects to almost any database or API
Large component library with SQL and JavaScript everywhere
Cloud, self-hosted and air-gapped deployment options
Cons
Per-user pricing gets expensive as usage spreads
Needs developers comfortable with SQL and JavaScript
Closed source, so you depend on Retool's roadmap
Visit Retool Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Retool a good Filament alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
$0 per builder
Checked Oct 25, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)
Builder pricing
$10 (Team) / $50 (Business) per builder/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)
Internal user pricing
$5 (Team) / $15 (Business) per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosting
Self-hosted or air-gapped
Checked Oct 25, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Filament alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Filament alternative for most people

AdminJS

Auto-generated admin panel for Node.js applications.

Best Filament alternative for a free option

React-admin

React-based admin framework for any REST or GraphQL backend.

Best Filament alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Retool

Low-code platform when you would rather not write the panel yourself.

Best Filament alternative for open source

Refine

Headless React framework for internal tools and dashboards.

Best Filament alternative for self-hosting

Forest Admin

Hosted back-office interface over your existing database.

Best Filament alternative for iPhone and Android

Retool

Low-code platform when you would rather not write the panel yourself.

Best Filament alternative for working in the browser

AdminJS

Auto-generated admin panel for Node.js applications.

Filament alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Filament?

AdminJS ranks first right now. Auto-generated admin panel for Node.js applications. React-admin and Refine follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Filament?

Yes. AdminJS (open source), React-admin (open source), Refine (open source) and Retool (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Filament?

Yes: AdminJS, React-admin and Refine. AdminJS, React-admin and Refine can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Filament?

The complaints we hear most: only for Laravel and PHP; major-version upgrades can require rework; not usable by non-developers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Filament, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.