Retool vs Budibase
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
Retool ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #10) for Operators and founders building apps without engineers. The fastest way to build powerful internal tools and admin panels.
At a glance
| Retool | Budibase | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders | #10 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Custom internal tools | Open-source internal tools |
| Pricing | $$ ($10 to $50/user/mo) | $ ($15 to $30/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Founded | 2017 | 2019 |
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
Budibase
A powerful, open-source alternative to Retool for internal apps.
budibase.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.