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ToolJet

ToolJet

Open-source low-code platform

ToolJet builds internal tools with a visual builder, connecting to databases, APIs, and services. Open source with JavaScript/Python transformations.

Panel Reviews

The Builder

The Builder

Developer Perspective

Ship

Another solid open-source Retool alternative. The visual builder and data source connectors are comprehensive.

The Skeptic

The Skeptic

Reality Check

Ship

The low-code internal tools market has good open-source options. ToolJet competes well with Appsmith.

The Creator

The Creator

Content & Design

Ship

The visual builder is intuitive. Non-developers can modify dashboards without developer assistance.

Community Sentiment

Overall1,522 mentions
66% positive21% neutral13% negative
Hacker News245 mentions
62%23%15%

Self-hosted alternative to Retool at a fraction of the cost — the JS transformations make it very flexible

Reddit478 mentions
67%20%13%

Been using ToolJet for internal dashboards for 6 months, solid choice if you can handle the self-hosting

Twitter/X612 mentions
64%22%14%

ToolJet just saved us $15k/year vs Retool — open source is the way for internal tools

Product Hunt187 mentions
76%15%9%

Open-source Retool that you can actually self-host and customize