Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 389 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Retool holds a narrow lead over Appsmith, with both platforms frequently recommended for internal tools and database queries. For buyers specifically seeking HIPAA-compliant healthcare applications, Microsoft Power Apps is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | developer-focused internal tools, complex dashboards, and safe SQL queries | developer-focused internal tools, complex dashboards, and safe SQL queries | 75% |
| 2 | open-source internal tool development with self-hosting control | open-source internal tool development with self-hosting control | 67% |
| 3 | rapid prototyping with built-in databases and external connectors | rapid prototyping with built-in databases and external connectors | 58% |
| 4 | HIPAA-covered healthcare tools inside existing Microsoft ecosystems | HIPAA-covered healthcare tools inside existing Microsoft ecosystems | 36% |
| 5 | open-source admin panels with broad data source support | open-source admin panels with broad data source support | 34% |
| 6 | enterprise internal tools needing hybrid VPC deployment security | enterprise internal tools needing hybrid VPC deployment security | 29% |
| 7 | database-driven apps using a dedicated HIPAA-compliant edition | database-driven apps using a dedicated HIPAA-compliant edition | 16% |
| 8 | enterprise-grade mobile-first apps and mission-critical compliance workflows | enterprise-grade mobile-first apps and mission-critical compliance workflows | 15% |
| 9 | 15% | ||
| 10 | scalable healthcare applications across multi-cloud and private environments | scalable healthcare applications across multi-cloud and private environments | 14% |
| 11 | simple internal applications for non-technical teams | simple internal applications for non-technical teams | 14% |
| 12 | 12% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 10% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Superblocksrising and Appianrising have seen noticeable gains across answers, while NestJSrising has become one of the most named choices for back-end API development.
Weeks of Aug 3 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: ToolJet, 47% on ChatGPT Search and 20% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retool | 77% | 73% | |
| Appsmith | 71% | 63% | |
| Budibase | 59% | 56% | |
| Microsoft Power Apps | 42% | 30% | |
| ToolJet | 47% | 20% | |
| Superblocks | 30% | 27% | |
| Caspio | 16% | 17% | |
| OutSystems | 20% | 10% | |
| Appian | 16% | 13% | |
| Mendix | 16% | 12% |
48% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, stackfyi.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
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