Softr vs Retool Pricing (2026)
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Softr vs Retool

No-Code/Low-Code pricing comparison · 2026

Softr has a free plan, then $25–$395/mo, while Retool has a free plan, then $10–$50/user/mo. Retool is typically 75% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Softr
Softr is a no-code platform for building custom business applications, client portals, and
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$588 $66K
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Retool
Retool is a low-code platform specifically designed for building internal tools, admin pan
verified 4d ago
$588 $66K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Softr median is $65K less than Retool · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $588
Spread 99%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Pro
$1.4K/yr
year 1 license · flat plan price
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$588/yr
Vendr · n=29
Median annual
$66K/yr
Vendr · n=159 avg 19% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 22 sourced facts
18 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 5d ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 22 sourced facts
19 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 4d ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Custom domain requires a paid plan
    $19-$25/month (Basic) for a custom domain
    1 source
  • Branding removal requires the $99/month Pro plan
    $99-$119/month minimum
    1 source
  • Extra builder seats cost extra on paid plans
    $5-$20/month per extra builder
    1 source
  • SQL and REST API access may require the Business plan
    $230/month upgrade from Pro to Business (billed yearly)
    1 source
  • AI credit add-ons for heavy AI usage
    Extra AI credit pricing not stated on the pricing page (October 2026)
    1 source
5 documented
  • Enterprise-only customer support
    $10,000+
    2 sources
  • Source control locked to Enterprise tier
    $10,000+
    2 sources
  • External user pricing scales poorly
    $4-$8 per external user/month (Business)
    4 sources
  • Performance issues at scale
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Poor Support Quality Adds Hidden Time Cost
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.9out of 5 (3)
Best for
Trying Softr and small apps with up to 5 app users
Watch out
Pricing becomes expensive with more users
TrustRadius
8.4out of 5 (26)
Trustpilot
1out of 5 (1)
Best for
Developers and early exploration
Watch out
Critical bugs go unfixed for weeks despite support acknowledgment
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No-Code/Low-Code

Softr

Free plan; paid $25–$395
/mo
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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No-Code/Low-Code

Retool

Free plan; paid $10–$50
/user/mo
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Softr and Retool both operate in the no-code/low-code category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Softr Retool
Free Free /month Free /month
Basic $25 /month Custom
Pro $119 /month Custom
Business $395 /month Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Softr

7 scenarios
$0
Solo Maker - Free or Basic
$19/month ($0-$228/year) — Free for prototyping, Basic at $19/month billed yearly ($25/month on monthly billing) for production use with a custom domain
$99/month ($1,188/year)
Growing Team - Pro
Pro at $99/month billed yearly, or $119/month on monthly billing
$329/month ($3,948/year)
Established Business - Business Plan
Business at $329/month billed yearly, or $395/month on monthly billing
See all 7 scenarios →

Retool

9 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$50
Growing Business
per builder + $15 per internal user per month billed annually ($65 + $18 month-to-month)
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
See all 9 scenarios →

Market Intelligence

Softr

Median annual cost
$588
Based on
29 deals

Retool

Median annual cost
$66,000
Average negotiated discount
19%
Based on
159 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Softr 13 hidden costs

medium
Custom domain requires a paid plan $19-$25/month (Basic) for a custom domain
high
Branding removal requires the $99/month Pro plan $99-$119/month minimum
medium
Extra builder seats cost extra on paid plans $5-$20/month per extra builder
high
SQL and REST API access may require the Business plan $230/month upgrade from Pro to Business (billed yearly)
medium
AI credit add-ons for heavy AI usage Extra AI credit pricing not stated on the pricing page (October 2026)
See all Softr hidden costs →

Retool 9 hidden costs

high
Enterprise-only customer support $10,000+
medium
Source control locked to Enterprise tier $10,000+
critical
External user pricing scales poorly $4-$8 per external user/month (Business)
medium
Performance issues at scale 5-15% of license costs
medium
Poor Support Quality Adds Hidden Time Cost 5-15% of license costs
See all Retool hidden costs →

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