Data Methodology: Adoption data is based on public tech stack disclosures, job postings, case studies, and verified enterprise reports analyzed by UsedBy.ai. Showing 70 verified enterprise adoptions. More data being indexed continuously.
Decision Guide
Which One Should You Choose?
Based on real enterprise adoption patterns

Choose Retool if...
- You're in Fintech & Payments (24% of users are)
- You want to try before buying (free trial available)
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Industry Adoption Patterns
See which industries prefer each tool based on real adoption data

Retool by Industry
Fintech & Payments24%
Logistics & Supply Chain8%
EdTech & E-learning8%
Data & Analytics8%
Manufacturing4%

Glean by Industry
Fintech & Payments18%
Data & Analytics11%
DevTools & Infrastructure9%
Marketing Tech7%
Logistics & Supply Chain7%
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What Users Say
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1 Companies Use Both
These enterprises have integrated both tools into their stack
Retool vs Glean: Your Questions Answered
Glean leads in enterprise adoption with 45 companies, versus 25 for Retool. This indicates broader market acceptance for Glean.
Yes, 1 companies in our database use both Retool and Glean in their tech stack. This includes Plaid. Using both tools together is a validated enterprise strategy.
Retool is particularly strong in Fintech & Payments (24% of adopters), while Glean dominates in Fintech & Payments (18%). Choose based on your industry's prevailing stack.
For startups, consider: Retool offers freemium pricing with a free trial, while Glean uses freemium pricing. Both are validated by enterprise use, ensuring scalability as you grow.
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