ToolJet

Overview

ToolJet is a low-code platform for building internal business apps, and it suits teams that need to connect data, shape workflows and control access. Its range of connectors and cloud or self-hosted deployment make it a capable option; limited builder, user, app and AI-credit allowances on lower plans are the main constraint.

Key features

ToolJet brings screens, data queries, application logic and permissions together for internal tools. ToolJet AI can draft an app from a plain-language request, with components bound to queries. That offers builders a head start, not a finished application, and the cloud plans cap AI credits.

More than 100 native connectors, along with REST and gRPC endpoint support, give teams several ways to connect existing systems. Each workspace also includes ToolJet Database, a no-code table editor built on PostgreSQL. This mix is useful when an internal app needs both existing data sources and workspace-managed tables.

Workflow automation can sync data, trigger approvals, run scheduled jobs and send notifications, extending the platform beyond screens for viewing or editing data. Security controls include SAML, OIDC and LDAP single sign-on, granular role-based permissions and workspace audit logs. ToolJet says it encrypts traffic with TLS and data-source credentials with AES-256-GCM; its Trust Center includes SOC 2 audit information and ISO 27001 and GDPR resources.

Community and Enterprise editions can be deployed on-premise, with an air-gapped option. That flexibility matters to organizations that need deployment control, though the higher-capacity self-hosted option is the custom-priced Enterprise tier.

Pricing

ToolJet offers cloud and self-hosted plans. Cloud prices are per builder per month, so the total depends on the number of builders as well as any user or app caps.

• Free (Cloud): $0 per builder/month, with 2 builders, up to 50 end users, up to 10 apps, 100 AI credits and community support via Slack. It is a practical way to start, but the small builder allowance and AI quota limit room for a larger build effort.
• Basic (Cloud): $23 per builder/month. It includes 2 builders, 50 end users, 2 apps, 2,000 AI credits per builder and Slack community support. The paid tier raises the AI allowance but, on the plan details, gives up the Free plan's 10-app allowance for a 2-app cap.
• Pro (Cloud): $79 per builder/month, with up to 50 end users, up to 10 apps, 2,000 AI credits per builder, custom styling, version control and email support. This suits teams that need more presentation and release controls, although its user and app limits remain.
• Team (Cloud): $199 per builder/month, with up to 100 end users, unlimited apps, 3,000 AI credits per builder, SSO, audit logs and priority support portal access. It is the clearer fit for a growing internal-app portfolio, but the per-builder price makes the cost rise with the build team.
• Enterprise (Cloud): Starts at $3,000 per month and includes unlimited end users. This is the high-capacity option when the lower user caps do not fit; it is a substantial step up in price.
• Free (Self-Hosted): $0 per builder/month, with 2 builders, 50 end users and 2 apps. It enables self-hosted use at no plan cost, but has a tighter app cap than the cloud Free plan.
• Team (Self-Hosted): $199 per builder/month, with up to 100 end users and unlimited apps. It pairs self-hosting with room for a larger app portfolio, while retaining a 100-user cap.
• Enterprise (Self-Hosted): Starts at $3,000 per month and includes unlimited end users. It is the self-hosted choice for teams that outgrow the Team user allowance.

ToolJet also offers a 14-day trial. Free and Basic cloud plans include Slack community support; Pro lists email support, while Team lists priority support portal access.

Platforms

ToolJet supports web, API and self-hosted deployment. It does not present itself as a native mobile app in these platform categories, so teams seeking a listed Android or iOS client should compare alternatives.

Who it's for

ToolJet is best suited to enterprise and development teams building internal tools that need connections to business data, workflow automation and configurable permissions. Its natural-language app drafting may help builders get started, while the self-hosted and air-gapped options suit organizations seeking deployment control. Small teams with few builders can start on Free; teams needing many end users, apps or builders should check the tier caps and per-builder costs before committing.

Pros and cons

• Pro: More than 100 native connectors plus REST and gRPC support give teams broad routes to their data.
• Pro: Workflow automation covers syncs, approvals, scheduled jobs and notifications, so apps can support processes as well as interfaces.
• Pro: On-premise and air-gapped deployment options give security-conscious teams more control over where the platform runs.
• Con: Free and Basic cloud plans allow only 2 builders and 50 end users, which can constrain adoption as a team grows.
• Con: AI credits and app allowances vary across plans, and Basic lists only 2 apps despite its paid status.
• Con: Team and Enterprise costs can be significant for organizations that need more users or builders; cloud builder pricing scales with each builder.

Alternatives

Consider Joget if Android, iOS, Linux or Windows coverage matters alongside web and self-hosting; its free tier covers 3 users.

Noloco is another freemium option, with a free plan that includes unlimited team seats, 50 active clients, 2,000 records and 30 AI credits per month. Choose it when those specific free-plan allowances better match your needs.

Consider Retool for a different per-user pricing structure: its Team plan is $10/mo per builder and $5/mo per internal user, with 5,000 workflow runs/m.

UI Bakery is an alternative freemium app builder; compare its plan limits and deployment fit with ToolJet's.

Windmill offers a free and open-source plan with 3 workspaces, 50 users, 10 GiB of workspace object storage and 100 guest app users. It is worth comparing if those workspace and storage allowances are a closer fit.

Budibase lists a Pro plan at $19 / month with 2K AI credits, 1 creator, 1 day of logs, 1 workspace, unlimited agents and synchronous automations; compare those terms against ToolJet's per-builder plans.

Glide is web-based and its free plan has 2 team members, 10 projects, no published apps and no enabled workflows. It is a possible alternative for a project that can work within those free-plan boundaries.

Jet Admin is another freemium option with web, API and self-hosted platforms; compare its plan terms if those deployment options are your priority.

For broader comparisons, browse Internal Tools Software, No-code app builders, No-Code AI App Builders, Low-Code Development Platforms and No-Code Development Platforms.

Verdict

ToolJet is a strong choice for teams building data-connected internal apps that need workflow automation and a choice of cloud or self-hosted deployment. Its connector range and access controls are compelling; look elsewhere if your project needs generous builder and user capacity at a low price, or native mobile platforms.