Relevance AI
Retool
| Feature | Relevance AI | Retool |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $199/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | operations-teams, sales-teams, agencies, business-analysts | engineering-teams, operations, data-teams, startups, enterprise |
| Founded | 2020 | 2017 |
| Agent Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tool Steps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Knowledge Base | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Drag Drop Ui | ✗ | ✓ |
| Database Connectors | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rbac | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Relevance AI Pros
- No-code agent builder
- Pre-built agent templates
- Multi-step tool chains
- Team management for AI agents
✗ Relevance AI Cons
- Expensive for heavy usage
- Complex agents need iteration
- Limited LLM provider choices
✓ Retool Pros
- Fastest way to build internal tools
- Connects to any database or API
- Self-hostable for security
- Pre-built components save hours
✗ Retool Cons
- Only for internal tools — not customer-facing
- Can get expensive for large teams
- Learning curve for complex queries
The Verdict
Relevance AI is built for operations teams and sales teams, with a focus on agent-builder and tool-steps. Retool targets engineering teams and operations and leads with drag-drop-ui and database-connectors.
On pricing, Retool is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $199/mo for Relevance AI. That $189/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Retool offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Relevance AI takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Retool has a slight overall edge — but if no-code agent builder matters most to you, Relevance AI may still be the right call.