Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to No-code alternative to Retool, Appsmith, Internal, etc.
Hi, founders! We’ve actually launched quite some time ago, but (semi)pivoted a few times along the way. Jet Admin is an app builder for creating internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, external portals, and so on without coding. You can connect to any backend, assemble a UI through the visual builder, and set up data binding, transformations, conditionals, etc. through the point-and-click interface. If you need to, you can create custom HTTP, SQL queries, make data transformations with JS, and embed custom UI components. We believe that product, data, operations teams should be able to…
Jet Admin is a no-code app builder for creating internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, and external portals without writing code. Users connect to any backend, build interfaces using a visual editor, and configure… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. No-code alternative to Retool, Appsmith, Internal, etc. launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Developer-centric approach to quickly building internal UIs
2022 · its alternatives →
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Stop developing your admin panel and focus on growing the actual product. The fastest and easiest way to bootstrap internal tools for your business. An open source no-code admin panel to manage your data, perform custom actions, build reports and dashboards.
2021 · getmotoradmin.com · its alternatives →
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ToolJet 3.0▲598ToolJet helps you build enterprise apps, AI agents and workflows in minutes, not months. Create secure internal apps that are enterprise ready and SOC2, GDPR and ISO compliant.
2024 · tooljet.com · its alternatives →
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Open-source foundation of ToolJet AI - the enterprise app generation platform for internal tools, dashboards, business applications, workflows and AI agents. Build visually, from a prompt, or from Claude Code, Codex and Cursor over MCP 🚀 - ToolJet/ToolJet
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Build0▲349Build custom internal apps in minutes, no coding required
Nov 2025 · build0.ai · its alternatives →
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Softr 2.0▲1,151Build web apps & portals from Airtable, no code required
2021 · softr.io · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, I’m Jimmy, co-founder of Dropbase (https://www.dropbase.io). We are an internal tools builder for Python developers. All you have to do is import any Python scripts/libraries, declare UI components, and layer app permissions so you can share them with others. We’re a middle ground between Airplane and Retool—simpler UI creation than Airplane, more code-centered than Retool. UI building is declarative and you can bind Python scripts/functions to UI components. You can write Python scripts/functions using our App Studio with support from a Python Language…
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Flowdash▲317No-code visual builder for business processes and workflows
2020 · flowdash.com · its alternatives →
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AI app generator for internal tools, CRUD apps, and admin panels. Build from your data, edit visually, and share apps with your team.
2024 · uibakery.io · its alternatives →
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Build, deploy, and manage internal tools with Retool's unified engine. Connect to any database, API, or LLM. Leverage AI throughout your business.
2018 · tryretool.com · its alternatives →
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We just launched Outerbase Studio, the open-source version of our core database offering. It works in your browser or as a desktop app and supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. What it does: • Connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases. • Spin up local databases directly through the UI, even if you don’t have one running. • Manage and query your data in a lightweight, intuitive interface. • Completely open source. Why we built it: We wanted to share the core Outerbase experience with the developer community as a free, open-source tool. It’s simple, fast, and removes the barriers…
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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The platform for people to turn ideas into working products
Oct 2025 · base44.com · its alternatives →
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Open-source foundation of ToolJet AI - the enterprise app generation platform for internal tools, dashboards, business applications, workflows and AI agents. Build visually, from a prompt, or from Claude Code, Codex and Cursor over MCP 🚀 - Release v2.0.0 · ToolJet/ToolJet
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Baserow▲341Baserow 2.0 introduces workflow automations, the Kuma AI assistant, date dependencies, smarter AI fields, workspace search, and improved security with 2FA.
2022 · baserow.io · its alternatives →
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Directus 9▲367Instant no-code app and dynamic API for any SQL database
2021 · directus.com · its alternatives →
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Dezbor Beta▲132Easily create dashboards or admin panels with AI
2024 · dezbor.com · its alternatives →
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