Retool vs. SAP Build

If you need to build an admin panel or any other backend system, Retool is the right tool for you.

Incentivized

The SAP Build Process product is best suited for managing pipelines and scrum boards without limitations. Implementation of the software is also simple, and unlimited users can connect the software with third-party systems to push codes. The software integrates well with other products, making it easy to build and deploy pipelines. The only issue with the SAP Build Process is the cost of implementation, which is far higher than that of other similar products.

Incentivized

• Ease of use - someone with small amount of experience can use it.
• Adaptability - you can build a lot of things with it.
• Reliability - works quite well.

Incentivized

• Its drag and drop editor is even simpler than the very popular WordPress
• No code feature to build any type of website
• Not a lot of technical expertise is required to use this tool
• The client loves it as they can themselves use it for quick tweaks

Incentivized

• Loading speed - not sure if this is just us, but in my experience, it's not the fastest loading platform.
• More customization with colors and fonts.

Incentivized

• The only one I can think of that has made me not continuously use SAP Build is the cost of this tool. I see it a bit higher compared to other tools that provide the same functionality for cheaper or free plans.

Incentivized

Because even though it is quite intuitive it is not the best tool I have ever seen.

Incentivized

Although coding would be helpful for improved automation and debugging, it is not a problem for any user to create a workflow and automate things as they wish. We spend way less time on training and developing workflows ourselves. There are also features such as a screen recorder. We have guides internally to teach how to automate better.

Incentivized

There are, for example, great blog writings about automation cases and examples. The studio version is updated often. There are also useful OpenSAP online courses.

Incentivized

Compared to Mendix, we decided not to go for low code application building and in the other parts of Build, Build is stronger and better integrated with SAP. On the hand of Coding, using Build Code, gives us Joule, which understands SAP better and also have a tighter and more secure coupling with SAP services.

Incentivized

• Major impact - ability to build a backend system is huge.
• Major impact - used every day by multiple people.
• Major impact - ability to be used by less technical teammates.

Incentivized

• It has reduced the time to develop an app since it has an intuitive interface and allows peer collaboration.
• Produces quality apps through the integration of different plugins, hence improving quality.
• Has made it easy to developer to design apps in their own design.

Incentivized