ToolJet

Low-code framework to build & deploy internal tools with minimal engineering effort (alternative to Retool and Mendix).

Actively maintained

Website Source code

At a glance

GitHub stars: 41.2k
Forks: 5.5k
Open issues & PRs: 924
Last activity: 2026-11-04
Latest release: v3.21.87-beta
2026-11-02
Commits (12 mo): 5.2k
License: GPL-3.0
GitHub detects AGPL-3.0
Language / platform: Nodejs, Docker, K8S

Maintenance health: Actively maintained — Commits in the last 3 months. GitHub data fetched 2026-11-04.

Run ToolJet yourself

RAM: ~1 GB server (1 vCPU)
Docker: yes

Estimated monthly server cost

Provider	Plan size	~ USD / month
Vultr	1 GB	$5	Deploy →
Akamai (Linode)	1 GB	$5	Deploy →
DigitalOcean	1 GB	$6	Deploy →

Rough estimate from the app's stack and category, not a benchmark. Several light apps can share one server. Some hosting links may be affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you; it never affects which apps we list.

Prefer managed hosting? Check PikaPods or Elestio.

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