Retool vs Xano
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 #11) for Operators and founders building apps without engineers. The fastest way to build powerful internal tools and admin panels.
At a glance
| Retool | Xano | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders | #11 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Custom internal tools | No-code backend |
| Pricing | $$ ($10 to $50/user/mo) | $$$ ($99 to $225+/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Santa Monica, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2014 |
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
Xano
A powerful, scalable no-code backend to power any front-end.
www.xano.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.