Competitors
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Appian is an enterprise-grade low-code automation platform that enables organizations to design, automate, and optimize complex business processes. It leverages AI agents, generative AI, robotic process automation (RPA), and data fabric to orchestrate workflows, integrate disparate systems, and provide process intelligence for various industries.
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API & Database Integrations
Drag-and-Drop UI Builder
Code Customization
Drag-and-Drop UI Builder
API Integration
Access Control & Security
Flexible Deployments
Code Editor
Data Connectivity
Workflows
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Workflow Automation
Mobile-Responsive Support
Prebuilt React Components
AI-Generated App Assistant
Custom Theming & Branding
Partner & Customer Portals
Debugging & Monitoring
Version Control Integration
Audit Logs & Analytics
AI & LLM Integration
Natural Language App Generation
Source Control Integration
Security & Permissions
Hosting Options
Multipage Architecture
Component Localization
Usage Analytics
PDF Data Extraction
Appian is a strong match for the Retool concept. It explicitly positions itself as a low-code platform for process orchestration, automation, and intelligence, directly aligning with Retool's core value proposition. The website highlights features such as low-code design, API integration, process automation (including workflows), AI agents and generative AI, mobile app capabilities, and web portals, all of which correspond to the defined features. While direct mentions of specific database integrations or detailed code customization beyond 'low-code' are less explicit, the overall platform description strongly implies these capabilities for building complex internal tools.
I've been using Alternative A for 6 months now and it's been fantastic. The pricing is much better and the features are actually more robust than what [Product] offers.
It handles edge cases much better and the API
is actually documented properly.
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Honestly, after trying both, Competitor B wins hands down. Better customer support, cleaner interface, and they don't nickel and dime you for every feature.