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Stacker vs ToolJet

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Stacker

No-Code

Permissioned portals over data that stays in Airtable, Salesforce or Postgres

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ToolJet

No-Code

Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools and business apps

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ToolJet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Stacker there is no source export and no self-hosting, so leaving means rebuilding the entire interface and permission model elsewhere, even though the underlying records remain yours.; ToolJet free and Pro tiers cap end users at 50, which may be too low for apps needing broad internal distribution.
  • They diverge on capability: Stacker covers Per-record permissions, ToolJet covers Drag-and-drop app builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stacker and ToolJet actually diverge.

Attributes where Stacker and ToolJet differ
AttributeStackerToolJet
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebweb, api, linux, windows, mac

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

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 Stacker

  • Per-record permissions
  • External user portals
  • Live connection to the source
  • Page and layout builder
  • Workflow actions
  • Custom domains and branding
  • User onboarding
  • Role based navigation

Only in ToolJet

  • Drag-and-drop app builder
  • AI-assisted generation
  • Database and API connectors
  • Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment
  • Multi-instance deployments
  • Dedicated support manager

What people use each for

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

Stacker

  • Giving clients a login that shows only their own records inside an internal Airtable basenot ToolJet
  • Contractor or franchisee portals where each account must see one slice of a shared datasetnot ToolJet
  • Replacing a spreadsheet emailed to partners with a permissioned live view of the same datanot ToolJet
  • Putting a usable interface on a Salesforce or Postgres dataset for users who should never see the underlying systemnot ToolJet

ToolJet

  • Building internal admin dashboards and appsnot Stacker
  • Self-hosted or air-gapped internal tool deploymentnot Stacker
  • AI-assisted rapid app prototypingnot Stacker
  • Connecting multiple data sources into one appnot Stacker

Where each one falls short

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

Stacker

  • There is no source export and no self-hosting, so leaving means rebuilding the entire interface and permission model elsewhere, even though the underlying records remain yours.
  • Performance is bounded by the data source, so an Airtable base near its row limit or an API under rate limiting produces a slow portal that no amount of Stacker configuration will fix.
  • Pricing distinguishes internal editors from external portal users, so a portal that succeeds by adding hundreds of light-touch external users can end up costing more than the internal system it fronts.
  • Custom logic is limited to the actions and conditions the builder exposes, so anything resembling a calculation engine or a branching multi-step approval hits a wall and needs an external automation tool bolted on.
  • It is a portal and CRUD tool by design, with no offline mode, no native mobile application and no real reporting layer, so it will not be the only system a growing operation runs.

ToolJet

  • Free and Pro tiers cap end users at 50, which may be too low for apps needing broad internal distribution.
  • Enterprise pricing starts at a steep $3,000/month, a large jump from the $199/month Team plan.
  • AI credits reset monthly and do not roll over, penalizing uneven month-to-month usage.
  • Smaller integration and community ecosystem than more established players like Retool.

Pricing, plan by plan

Stacker

On request
  • Stacker$undefined/month
    • Priced by workspace tier with caps on apps and users
    • External portal users charged differently from internal editors
    • Higher tiers add permission depth and support

ToolJet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 builders
    • 50 end users
    • 2 apps
  • Pro$79/month
    • Unlimited builders (per-builder pricing)
    • 50 end users
    • 5 apps
  • Team$199/month
    • Unlimited builders (per-builder pricing)
    • 100 end users
    • Unlimited apps
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Unlimited end users
    • Custom AI credits
    • Dedicated support manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Stacker if

  • You need per-record permissions.
  • You also want external user portals.
Stacker review

Choose ToolJet if

  • You need drag-and-drop app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api, linux, windows, mac.
  • You also want ai-assisted generation.
ToolJet review

Questions people ask

Is Stacker or ToolJet better?
Neither clearly leads. Stacker starts at On request and ToolJet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stacker or ToolJet?
ToolJet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Stacker and Free for ToolJet.
Does Stacker or ToolJet run on more platforms?
Stacker runs on Web. ToolJet runs on web, api, linux, windows, mac.
Can I use ToolJet for free?
Yes. ToolJet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Stacker starts at On request.
What is Stacker best used for?
Stacker is most often used for giving clients a login that shows only their own records inside an internal airtable base, contractor or franchisee portals where each account must see one slice of a shared dataset, replacing a spreadsheet emailed to partners with a permissioned live view of the same data, putting a usable interface on a salesforce or postgres dataset for users who should never see the underlying system. Of those, giving clients a login that shows only their own records inside an internal airtable base and contractor or franchisee portals where each account must see one slice of a shared dataset are not what ToolJet is typically brought in for.
What can Stacker do that ToolJet cannot?
Stacker covers Per-record permissions, External user portals, Live connection to the source, Page and layout builder. ToolJet covers Drag-and-drop app builder, AI-assisted generation, Database and API connectors, Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stacker: Where does my data live?

In the source you connect: Airtable, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Sheets or your own Postgres. Stacker reads and writes to it rather than becoming the system of record.

ToolJet: What happens if I run out of AI credits?

Users can continue using all other ToolJet features as normal and can contact support to purchase additional AI credits when the monthly allotment runs out.

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Stacker: Can I export the app if I cancel?

No. The data stays in your source system, but the interface, permissions and workflows are Stacker configuration and do not come with you.

ToolJet: Do unused AI credits roll over?

No, AI credits reset every month and unused credits do not carry over, which ToolJet says helps maintain consistent service quality.

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Stacker: Is it suitable for hundreds of external users?

Technically yes; check the pricing arithmetic first, because external portal users are charged separately and that is where the bill grows.

ToolJet: Can ToolJet be deployed on-premise?

Yes, both the community and enterprise editions support on-premise and air-gapped deployments, typically completed in under 30 minutes.

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Stacker: Will it replace Airtable?

No, it sits in front of Airtable. If the base itself is at its limits, the fix is moving the data to Postgres rather than changing the portal.

ToolJet: Is there a free trial for paid plans?

ToolJet offers a 14-day free trial for both its business and enterprise editions.

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