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FlutterFlow vs Retool

FlutterFlow logo

FlutterFlow

No-Code

Visual builder that outputs real Flutter code for iOS, Android and web

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Retool logo

Retool

Surveys

The rapid internal tool platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FlutterFlow downloading your own generated code requires the Pro tier, so on cheaper plans you can build the application but cannot take it with you, which is precisely the reason most buyers chose the product.; 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: FlutterFlow covers Flutter code generation, Retool covers Drag-and-drop builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FlutterFlow and Retool actually diverge.

Attributes where FlutterFlow and Retool differ
AttributeFlutterFlowRetool
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Self-hosted
CategoryNo-CodeSurveys
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 FlutterFlow

  • Flutter code generation
  • Firebase and Supabase integration
  • API and GraphQL calls
  • Store deployment
  • Team collaboration

Only in Retool

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

Both cover

  • Custom code

What people use each for

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

FlutterFlow

  • A founder building a genuine cross-platform mobile app rather than a web formnot Retool
  • Prototyping an application that an in-house Flutter team will later take over as codenot Retool
  • Agencies delivering client mobile apps on a fixed budget where handing over source is contractualnot Retool
  • Internal apps that must be installed from the app stores rather than opened in a browsernot Retool

Retool

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

Where each one falls short

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

FlutterFlow

  • Downloading your own generated code requires the Pro tier, so on cheaper plans you can build the application but cannot take it with you, which is precisely the reason most buyers chose the product.
  • The output is Dart and Flutter, so the escape hatch only helps an organisation that already has or is willing to hire Flutter developers; for a non-technical buyer the exported code is unusable.
  • Once logic moves into custom functions and custom widgets, the visual editor becomes slower than writing the same code by hand, so the tool works against you at exactly the point the project gets serious.
  • The browser editor gets sluggish on large projects, with preview and build times that lengthen as page and component counts grow, which is felt daily by teams past the prototype stage.
  • There is no backend; Firebase or Supabase modelling, security rules, indexes and their bills are entirely your responsibility, so a FlutterFlow application is always at least two subscriptions and two skill sets.

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

FlutterFlow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Build and preview applications
    • FlutterFlow branding
    • No code download
  • Standard$30/month
    • Removes branding
    • Custom domain for web deployment
    • Local run and testing
  • Pro$70/month
    • Download the generated Flutter source
    • GitHub integration
    • Custom code and custom widgets without restriction
  • Teams$70/month
    • Everything in Pro, billed per user
    • Shared project libraries and roles
    • Branching and collaborative editing

Retool

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited web and mobile apps
    • 500 workflow runs monthly
    • 5GB database capacity
  • Team$10/month
    • Builders: $10/month (annual) or $12/month (monthly)
    • Internal users: $5/month (annual) or $7/month (monthly)
    • 5,000 workflow runs monthly
  • Business$50/month
    • Builders: $50/month (annual) or $65/month (monthly)
    • Internal users: $15/month (annual) or $18/month (monthly)
    • Audit logging
  • Enterprise$null/contact sales
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO integration
    • Unlimited users

Which should you pick?

Choose FlutterFlow if

  • You need flutter code generation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want firebase and supabase integration.
FlutterFlow 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 FlutterFlow or Retool better?
Neither clearly leads. FlutterFlow starts at Free and Retool at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FlutterFlow or Retool?
FlutterFlow starts at Free and Retool at Free.
Does FlutterFlow or Retool run on more platforms?
FlutterFlow runs on Web, iOS, Android. Retool runs on Web, Self-hosted.
Can I use FlutterFlow for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FlutterFlow best used for?
FlutterFlow is most often used for a founder building a genuine cross-platform mobile app rather than a web form, prototyping an application that an in-house flutter team will later take over as code, agencies delivering client mobile apps on a fixed budget where handing over source is contractual, internal apps that must be installed from the app stores rather than opened in a browser. Of those, a founder building a genuine cross-platform mobile app rather than a web form and prototyping an application that an in-house flutter team will later take over as code are not what Retool is typically brought in for.
What can FlutterFlow do that Retool cannot?
FlutterFlow covers Flutter code generation, Firebase and Supabase integration, API and GraphQL calls, Store deployment. Retool covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Real-time data binding. Both handle Custom code.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FlutterFlow: Can I export the code?

Yes, on the Pro tier and above. Lower tiers can build and preview but not download the Flutter project.

Retool: How much does Retool cost?

Retool offers a free tier. Paid cloud plans start at $10/month (Team - builders) or $5/month (Team - internal users), $50/month (Business - builders) or $15/month (Business - internal users). Enterprise pricing is custom. Annual billing provides 20% savings.

Source
FlutterFlow: Do I need to know how to code?

Not to build a straightforward application. You will need Dart for custom functions, for anything unusual, and for maintaining the exported project afterwards.

Retool: What is the difference between builders and internal users?

Builders are users who create applications in Retool, while internal users are those who only access and use the applications. Internal users cost significantly less than builders on all paid tiers.

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FlutterFlow: Does it include a database?

No. FlutterFlow builds the client. Data lives in Firebase, Supabase or your own API, and those costs and design decisions are separate.

Retool: Can I self-host Retool?

Yes, Free, Team, and Business tiers support self-hosting with comparable features to cloud versions. Enterprise is required for unlimited users, SSO, and advanced self-host features.

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Retool: What are AI credits and how do they work?

AI credits are used for app building and AI actions. Free tier includes 250 monthly credits, Team includes 1,000, and Business includes 3,000. Credits renew monthly without carryover and are pooled at the organization level.

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