UI Bakery vs. Retool

UI Bakery implements a dark theme that is more conventional for developers to write code, and the dark theme also aids in distinguishing the developer interface from the user interface. This feature is beneficial for frequent use as it is more comfortable for the eyes.

Retool employs a typical light theme, which can at times visually obstruct both the end-user interface and the developer interface.

24 - databases
28 - third-party services and APIs

Multiple action steps within a single action.

Action folders.

Action scope: global and page-specific.

Auto-triggers for actions.

Logs available.

Performance information.

Scheduling back-end jobs and creating webhooks using automations.

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AI code generation

Action folders.

Auto-triggers for actions.

Logs available.

Performance information.

Scheduling back-end jobs and creating webhooks using automations.

AI Actions: AI queries for content and chats, store text in Retool, auto-fix queries, and connect to AI platforms. (You can use them only if you have access to Retool DB)

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BUT: No global and page-specific actions. It’s hard to understand all query possibility until you set all first query settings before.

Multi-step actions are only possible through custom code.

Through Workflow feature.

Retool essentially has two environments: production and stage, with the option for users to add their own environments. It also allows for multi-instance deployments.

Retool essentially has two environments: production and stage, with the option for users to add their own environments. It also allows for multi-instance deployments.

Retool has the ability to support custom JavaScript code preloading, which can be added at either the application or organization level.

UI Bakery has 3 pre-defined roles (admin, editor, user) as standard options and the ability to create additional roles with fine-tuned access to data sources and applications. The option to create custom roles is only available in the Busness plan.

Retool has 4 pre-defined roles (viewer, admin, editor, all users) as standard options and ability to create additional roles with fine-tuned access to data sources and applications. The option to create custom roles is only available in the Business plan which is more expensive plan than UI Bakery offer.

Audit logs for more admin control. Available from Business plan.

Can be integrated with Segment, Google Analytics 4, etc.

To try self-hosted version of UI Bakery, you can obtain a 14-day license key by copying and executing a CURL command. UI Bakery is delivered as a set of Docker containers that can be deployed using tools such as docker-compose or Kubernetes.

Retool's self-hosted version can be set up in just three steps: deploy Retool locally as a Docker container using a one-line script, add your auto-generated license key to the .env file, and connect to any local databases or internal APIs. By following these simple steps, you can set up Retool on your own servers and have complete control over your data and infrastructure.

By connecting to a Git repository, multiple users can develop apps in parallel. Changes can then be pushed to the Git repo and undergo code review before being merged into the default protected main branch.

Retool offers similar experience with Git that allows to develop apps in parallel and have protected branches.

The feature is available.

The feature is available.

UI Bakery has a internal PostgreSQL database

Retool has an internal PostgreSQL database

In UI Bakery, you can select between a desktop and a mobile layout for your applications. By default, a desktop layout is applied to an app.

Responsiveness supported by creating different views for mobile/tablet/desktop from scratch which might not be very convenient.

Does not support.

Supports, but the feature is still at the early stage.

The onboarding process for UI Bakery includes a discreet tour that allows you to learn the basics of using the application, from connecting a data source to adding users to an organization. The tour is unobtrusive and offers the option to exit or navigate to documentation links.

Retool's onboarding features a quick 5-minute, step-by-step guide to introduce essential features, enabling users to start using the app effectively right away.

UI Bakery offers comprehensive documentation and helpful videos available on YouTube. Enterprise customers can benefit from a shared Slack channel, where they can receive immediate engineering assistance in real-time. Additionally, paying users have access to exceptional one-to-one support, enabling them to ask questions and receive advice directly from the experienced developers and support team at UI Bakery.

Retool's extensive collection of educational resources includes a variety of tutorials and guides, designed to help users of all levels get up to speed with the platform.

UI Bakery has implemented multiple security measures to protect their clients' data source credentials, including encryption. You can find the full list of security measures on their website at https://docs.uibakery.io/security.

Retool is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, which means they have met strict security standards to protect their clients' data.

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Debug with UI Bakery AI Assistant

AI Chat Assistant

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UI Bakery offers both a free version with basic features for less than 5 users and paid versions with more advanced features.
The pricing for the paid versions starts from $10 per user per month to $40 per user per month.
Shared Permission Group is available from Business plan.

The self-hosted version of UI Bakery presents four pricing tiers: a free option, two standard plans, and an Enterprise plan with flexible pricing. While the free version is entirely complimentary, it comes with restricted features and user limits. Starting with the standard plan, it supports over 5 users, and the Business plan introduces the Shared Permission Group. The Enterprise plan's cost is tailored based on the specific needs of the customer.
To calculate the pricing for a particular use case, schedule a call with UI Bakery tech expert.

Enterprise prices are visible and predictable.

Retool offers both a free version with basic features for less than 5 users in team and paid versions with more advanced features.
The pricing for the paid versions ranges from $10 per user per month to $50 per user per month.

Retool's self-hosted version offers three plan options, which are designed to cater to businesses of varying sizes. The completely free version is available, although it has limited features. The Team and Business plan has a limit on the number of users, and the Enterprise subscription offers more features but is dependent on the needs of the customer. The cost of the Enterprise subscription will vary depending on the customer's specific requirements.