Streamlit alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Streamlit: rerun model makes complex apps awkward, and limited layout control. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Streamlit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Reflex 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	62.6

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
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Streamlit
Low-code builder better suited to CRUD admin panels and team workflows.
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 ×0.387
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 Streamlit 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 Streamlit alternative for…

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

Best Streamlit alternative for most people

Reflex

Pure-Python web framework with more control over layout and state for full apps.

Best Streamlit alternative for a free option

Windmill

Turns Python scripts into workflows and UIs with scheduling and permissions.

Best Streamlit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Retool

Low-code builder better suited to CRUD admin panels and team workflows.

Best Streamlit alternative for open source

Appsmith

Visual builder for operational tools rather than data-science apps.

Best Streamlit alternative for self-hosting

ToolJet

Open-source builder that also supports Python in queries and logic.

Best Streamlit alternative for iPhone and Android

Retool

Low-code builder better suited to CRUD admin panels and team workflows.

Best Streamlit alternative for working in the browser

Reflex

Pure-Python web framework with more control over layout and state for full apps.

Streamlit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Streamlit?

Reflex ranks first right now. Pure-Python web framework with more control over layout and state for full apps. Retool and Windmill follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Streamlit?

Yes. Reflex (open source), Retool (free plan + paid), Windmill (open source) and Appsmith (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Streamlit?

Yes: Reflex, Windmill, Appsmith and ToolJet. Reflex, Windmill and Appsmith can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Streamlit?

The complaints we hear most: rerun model makes complex apps awkward; limited layout control; not suited to CRUD-heavy admin panels.

How is this list ranked?

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