ToolJet
Low-code framework to build & deploy internal tools with minimal engineering effort (alternative to Retool and Mendix).
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 95% of tracked projects; popularity more than 95%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 41k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v3.20.233-lts · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Nodejs, Docker, K8S |
Is ToolJet actively maintained?
ToolJet is under active development: 3397 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 413 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v3.20.233-lts, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
ToolJet ranks #4 of 12 in Software Development - Low Code, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What ToolJet actually does
ToolJet is an open-source low-code framework designed for building and deploying internal business applications. It allows developers to construct user interfaces and connect them to various data sources using minimal custom code, functioning as a self-hosted alternative to proprietary platforms like Retool.
Best fit: Engineering teams looking to rapidly assemble internal dashboards, admin panels, and operational workflows without building custom frontends from scratch.
Worth knowing: Adopting a GPL-3.0 licensed platform may introduce compliance constraints for certain commercial deployments, and low-code solutions often present challenges when tracking complex application state and debugging underlying generated code.
Deployment notes
Deployment is typically handled via Docker containers or Kubernetes, requiring persistent storage for state and a reverse proxy to manage TLS termination.
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