ToolJet alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ToolJet: paid plans cap end users and apps, and per-builder price rises steeply on higher tiers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ToolJet, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Appsmith 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 ToolJet
More mature components and integrations for heavier use.
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 ToolJet 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 ToolJet alternative for…

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

Best ToolJet alternative for most people

Appsmith

Apache-licensed and free to self-host, with a larger community.

Best ToolJet alternative for a free option

Budibase

Open source with unlimited users when self-hosted.

Best ToolJet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Retool

More mature components and integrations for heavier use.

Best ToolJet alternative for open source

Lowcoder

Open-source builder without platform seat fees.

Best ToolJet alternative for self-hosting

Appsmith

Apache-licensed and free to self-host, with a larger community.

Best ToolJet alternative for iPhone and Android

Retool

More mature components and integrations for heavier use.

Best ToolJet alternative for working in the browser

Superblocks

Enterprise AI app generation with strong governance controls.

ToolJet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ToolJet?

Appsmith ranks first right now. Apache-licensed and free to self-host, with a larger community. Retool and Budibase follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ToolJet?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to ToolJet?

Yes: Appsmith, Budibase and Lowcoder. Appsmith, Budibase and Lowcoder can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from ToolJet?

The complaints we hear most: paid plans cap end users and apps; per-builder price rises steeply on higher tiers; AGPL licence may concern some companies.

How is this list ranked?

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