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At a Glance
8base
8base
Star Rating
(43)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Developer seat Per Month
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Retool
Retool
Star Rating
(325)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Retool excels in its "Logic and Conditions" feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for complex workflows and decision-making processes, while 8base does not have a comparable rating in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that 8base offers superior "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.3, making it more user-friendly for new users compared to Retool's score of 8.4, which can be a significant factor for small businesses looking to implement quickly.
  • G2 users highlight that 8base has a better "Quality of Support" rating at 8.6, compared to Retool's 8.4, indicating that users may find more responsive and helpful customer service with 8base.
  • Users on G2 note that Retool's "App Complexity" score of 8.4 is a strong point, allowing for the creation of more intricate applications, while 8base's score in this area is not as high, suggesting it may be better suited for simpler applications.
  • Reviewers say that 8base shines in "Data Security" with a score of 9.0, which is crucial for businesses handling sensitive information, while Retool's score of 8.1 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
  • Users report that both platforms have similar scores for "Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality" at 8.6, but 8base's additional features in "Application Deployment" with a score of 8.7 may provide a slight edge for users looking for seamless integration and launch capabilities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
8base
Free
$0.00
1 Developer seat Per Month
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Retool
Free
Free
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Free Trial
8base
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
37
8.6
251
Ease of Use
8.6
37
8.6
252
Ease of Setup
9.3
23
8.4
190
Ease of Admin
9.3
23
8.6
142
Quality of Support
8.6
34
8.4
194
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
21
8.9
119
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
35
9.2
229
Features by Category
Digital Process Automation (DPA)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.1
433
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
7.5
43
Forms
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
7.4
42
Not enough data
7.3
42
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
6.6
42
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.3
442
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
66
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
7.9
62
Not enough data
7.6
62
Data Control
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.4
62
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.0
126
8.0
685
Functionality
8.8
22
8.4
103
8.4
21
7.9
94
Feature Not Available
7.1
91
8.1
19
8.0
102
8.6
21
8.6
103
6.8
22
7.9
98
7.5
21
8.2
94
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.1
1,326
Application Design
Not enough data
8.1
124
Not enough data
8.3
126
Not enough data
7.8
117
Not enough data
7.4
117
Not enough data
7.9
120
Data Control
Not enough data
8.1
119
Not enough data
8.3
122
Not enough data
8.2
117
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
122
Not enough data
8.2
120
Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
8base
8base
Retool
Retool
8base and Retool are categorized as Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
8base
8base
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.3%
Retool
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
Reviewers' Industry
8base
8base
Computer Software
18.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Financial Services
7.0%
Program Development
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
53.5%
Retool
Retool
Computer Software
21.7%
Financial Services
11.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.1%
Other
49.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
8base
8base
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mark S.
MS
Mark S.
Verified User in Consumer Services

They make the backend easy so innovators can focus on the front end (which is normally where the value creation is noticed).

Most Helpful Critical Review
Dmitry D.
DD
Dmitry D.
Verified User in Capital Markets

1) sometimes (quite often, actually) there are various bugs during deployments, due to which the work can stop before they are fixed - the platform is definitely not completely stable 2) even if deployments are made without errors, they take a VERY long...

Retool
Retool
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ashwini H.
AH
Ashwini H.
Verified User in Management Consulting

The tool is sued to create UI dashboards which can be linked to your website through API. The best part is that we can always customize it based on our needs. We used it for KYC dashboards.

Most Helpful Critical Review
James P.
JP
James P.
Verified User in Computer Software

(Been using Retool for a year) Extermely buggy: I have often waisted hours of my time trying to figure out why something does not work only to realise it is an issue on Retools side. Usually find a new bug a few times a week. Almost every new version...

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Discussions
8base
8base Discussions
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8base has no discussions with answers
Retool
Retool Discussions
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 comment
Tye R.
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 comment
Nick S.
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 comment
Andrea Maie R.
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more