Retool vs Whacka (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Whacka does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Retool
4.4 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Retool	Whacka
Our rating	4.4Better	3.8
Starts at	$10/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Coding	Coding
Plans	Free$0 Team$12 per builder and $7 per internal user a month, or $10 and $5 billed yearly Business$65 per builder and $18 per internal user a month, or $50 and $15 billed yearly EnterpriseQuote only	Free
Key features	Internal app builder over any database or API LLM connections inside the apps App generation from a prompt Centralised governance and visibility React-based extensibility	Applications generated from a plain description Real authentication and live-syncing database Payment processing and push notifications File uploads, scheduled reminders and team accounts Home screen installation on mobile and desktop
Pros	Covers the work that never reaches a roadmap Connects to databases, APIs and models in one builder Governance centralised instead of improvised per team	Aimed squarely at the operations people nobody builds tools for Auth, data and payments included rather than stubbed Free to start with no card and you keep what you build
Cons	No pricing shown on the homepage Tools built on the platform stay on the platform Generated apps still need production-grade review	No pricing figures published for paid plans Generated login and payment handling needs review before real use Data and code export sits behind a paid plan
Company	Retool	Whacka

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260814. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Retool better than Whacka?

In our reviews Retool scores 4.4 and Whacka scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Retool: Builds internal tools against any database, API or LLM, now from a prompt. Whacka: Describe an app and get logins, a database, payments and a live link, free to start.

Which is cheaper, Retool or Whacka?

Retool: from $10/mo. Whacka: free.

Do Retool and Whacka have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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