openblocks

The premium Open Source alternative to Retool

🎯 Best for:Companies needing internal tools without per-user pricing.
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What is openblocks?

A visual development platform for building internal tools and dashboards using pre-built components. It connects directly to databases and APIs, allowing developers to drag-and-drop UIs while writing JavaScript for logic.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptLow-Code & Builder

Why openblocks?

  • Visual UI builder
  • Wide datasource support
  • Reactive event system

Limitations

  • Slower update cycle than Retool
  • Complex self-hosting setup
  • Smaller community resources
3/5/2026
Last Update
400
Forks
128
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Retool)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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