The Best Retool Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Retool is a powerful internal tool builder for engineering teams, starting at $10/user/mo. Shareables creates public-facing embeddable widgets from 10+ sources at $6/mo with no code. Choose Retool for internal tools; choose Shareables for public data display.
Why people look for Retool alternatives
- 1Need public-facing embeddable widgets
- 2Want no-code setup without SQL or JavaScript
- 3Need affordable flat pricing
- 4Building for website visitors, not internal teams
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a Retool alternative for displaying data publicly? Shareables creates embeddable widgets without code, designed for website visitors rather than internal teams.
Shareables is no-code; Retool requires SQL/JS
Shareables is for public display; Retool is for internal tools
Shareables starts at $6/mo flat; Retool is $10-50/user/mo
Shareables embeds on any website; Retool builds internal dashboards
Detailed comparison
Target Audience
Retool targets engineering teams building internal admin panels, dashboards, and CRUD tools. It requires SQL and JavaScript knowledge.
Shareables targets anyone who wants to display data on a website. It requires zero coding.
Bottom line: Retool = internal tools for developers. Shareables = public widgets for anyone.
Shareables vs Retool at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Retool |
|---|---|---|
| Internal tools | Retool is built for internal apps | Retool is built for internal apps |
| Ease of use | No-code | Requires SQL/JS |
| Embeddability | Embeds on public sites | Internal tools |
| Public-facing display | Public-facing | Internal-only |
| Pricing value | Per-user pricing vs flat per-widget pricing | Per-user pricing vs flat per-widget pricing |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | Retool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (5 users, limited features) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $50/user/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | Custom |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-user |
Who should choose what?
Choose Retool if you need...
- Engineering teams building internal admin panels
- Database management dashboards
- Complex internal tools with custom logic
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
Switching from Retool
If using Retool for data display, connect your data source to Shareables instead. For complex internal tools with custom logic, Retool serves a different purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
They solve different problems. Retool builds internal tools for engineering teams. Shareables creates public-facing embeddable widgets for websites. Retool needs coding; Shareables is no-code.