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Celigo vs Retool

Celigo logo

Celigo

Software

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Retool logo

Retool

Software

The rapid internal tool platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Retool has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions; Retool builders and internal users are billed as separate seat types, so the true cost depends on the mix rather than the headcount
  • They diverge on capability: Celigo covers App integration, Retool covers Drag-and-drop builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Celigo and Retool actually diverge.

Attributes where Celigo and Retool differ
AttributeCeligoRetool
Starting price$400/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Self-hosted
Founded20082017

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Celigo

  • App integration
  • Process automation
  • Master data management
  • API management
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Analytics
  • 800+ apps

Only in Retool

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Database integration
  • REST API
  • Real-time data binding
  • Workflow automation
  • Custom code
  • Version control
  • 200+ integrations

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Celigo

  • Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot Retool
  • Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot Retool
  • Building custom flows between internal systemsnot Retool
  • Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot Retool

Retool

  • Building internal admin tools and dashboards over existing databases and APIsnot Celigo
  • Giving operations teams a UI for data they would otherwise query by handnot Celigo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Celigo

  • Prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
  • API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
  • Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
  • Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only

Retool

  • Builders and internal users are billed as separate seat types, so the true cost depends on the mix rather than the headcount
  • The free plan is capped at 5 users, 500 workflow runs a month and 5 GB of database capacity
  • Audit logging, permission controls, portals and custom branding all require the Business plan at $50 per builder per month billed annually
  • External user access is Business only, and is charged in bands above 50 users
  • Self hosted deployments mirror the cloud tiers but need Enterprise for unlimited users and SSO

Pricing, plan by plan

Celigo

$400/month
  • Growth$400/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Scale$1200/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Retool

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited deployment
    • Community support
  • Professional$100/month
    • Unlimited apps
    • Email support
  • Business$500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Celigo if

  • You need app integration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process automation.
Celigo review

Choose Retool if

  • You need drag-and-drop builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want database integration.
Retool review

Questions people ask

Is Celigo or Retool better?
Neither clearly leads. Celigo starts at $400/month and Retool at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Celigo or Retool?
Retool has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Celigo and Free for Retool.
Does Celigo or Retool run on more platforms?
Celigo runs on Web, Mobile. Retool runs on Web, Self-hosted.
Can I use Retool for free?
Yes. Retool has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Celigo starts at $400/month.
What is Celigo best used for?
Celigo is most often used for integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems, prebuilt integration templates between common business applications, building custom flows between internal systems, governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editions. Of those, integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems and prebuilt integration templates between common business applications are not what Retool is typically brought in for.
What can Celigo do that Retool cannot?
Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Retool covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Real-time data binding. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.
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