Adalo vs Retool
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders. Last verified June 3, 2026.
The short answer
Adalo ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #7) for Operators and founders building apps without engineers. The easiest way to build and publish simple native mobile apps.
At a glance
| Adalo | Retool | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders | #7 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8 |
| Best for | Simple native mobile apps | Custom internal tools |
| Pricing | $$ ($45 to $200/mo) | $$ ($10 to $50/user/mo) |
| HQ | St. Louis, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2017 |
Adalo
The easiest way to build and publish simple native mobile apps.
www.adalo.comSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders
Retool
The fastest way to build powerful internal tools and admin panels.
retool.comSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.