Discovery
We meet the people who build and use your Retool apps. We list each app, workflow, data source and who uses it.
You get: A one-page build spec for you to approve.
Custom internal tools and admin dashboards built around how your team works, as an alternative to Retool. First version in five working days for a standard org. You own the code and the data.
Or send us your Retool invoice and we'll compare the cost within 48 hours.
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Built for these teams
- Operations
- Support
- Finance
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Risk & compliance
Why Skcript
Why teams build with Skcript
01
A global business
We build software for teams in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
02
13 years in enterprise AI
We have built AI systems for enterprises since 2013.
03
Our own products in production
We build and run FeatureOS and SupportWire, so we ship and maintain software every day.
04
AI-built, engineer-reviewed
AI helps us write and test code faster. Our engineers design, review and own every change.
Why switch
Why teams are moving off Retool
Per-user costs
Retool bills builders and end users each month, so the bill grows with every person who opens an app.
Features in higher tiers
Features such as SSO and custom branding sit in the Business and Enterprise plans.
Apps you cannot take with you
Retool apps export as Retool files, not as standalone code you can run elsewhere.
Limits on custom logic
Complex backend logic is hard to fit inside the builder, and non-developers often cannot make changes.
Ownership
You own it. No lock-in.
- You own the code and the data.
- It can run in your cloud, in the region you choose.
- You can take it in-house at any time.
Before and after
The same admin screen, built for your process
Switch between the two screens to compare a refund screen built in Retool with the same screen in a custom internal tool.
refunds / order-10482
16 table settings and a SQL query behind one refund table.
What's included
What in-house internal tools include
Custom internal tools and admin dashboards with AI, built for your team. You own the code and the data, and we host and maintain them.
01
Admin panels and dashboards
Screens for the records your team works on every day, and nothing you do not use.
02
Your databases and APIs
The tools connect to the same databases and APIs your Retool apps use today.
03
Roles and approvals
Roles, permissions and approval steps that match how your team signs off on work.
04
Your data in your region
The tools run in your cloud or ours, in the region you choose.
05
Code you own
You own all of the source code. It is a standard web app, not a file for one builder.
06
Hosting and maintenance
We host, fix and update the tools. When you need a new screen or workflow, we add it.
By industry
Built for how your industry works
Pick your industry to see the objects and workflows we would start with.
Objects in a support and operations internal tools
- Tickets
- Customers
- Refunds
Workflows in a support and operations internal tools
- Refund approval over a threshold
- Escalate stale tickets to Slack
Support console screenshot [TODO]
Case study
Example project
- Company type
- [TODO]
- Seats
- [TODO]
- What Retool cost
- [TODO]
- What replaced it
- [TODO]
- Build time
- [TODO]
Demo screenshot or video [TODO]
Before the engagement kicked-off, they did their homework to understand the users to who we are building the product. So from day 0, we both were on the same thought-process.
How it works
How we build your internal tools in five days
For a standard org. After launch, we keep updating the tools with you under one flat engagement.
Standard org: up to [TODO] apps, [TODO] workflows and [TODO] data sources. Larger orgs are scoped on the call.
Migration
How to migrate from Retool
A standard org moves in under 72 hours. Larger orgs are scoped on the call. We list your apps, rebuild them on the same data, run both side by side, then switch.
01
List your apps
We list every app, workflow and data source, and who uses each one. Apps nobody uses are dropped.
02
Export what Retool allows
We export app and workflow JSON or your Source Control repo. Credentials are not in the export, so we set up each connection again.
03
Rebuild on the same data
We rebuild each screen and query against the same databases and APIs, with the same roles.
04
Run both, then switch
Both run side by side while your team checks the tools. Then we move users over before your Retool renewal date.
What moves
What moves and what you stop paying for
Tick what you have in Retool today. It all moves to the new internal tools, and these Retool costs go away.
Your migration checklist 00 of 7
No longer needed 06
- 01 Per-builder fees removed
- 02 Per-user fees removed
- 03 External user fees removed
- 04 AI credit packs removed
- 05 Tier upgrades for SSO removed
- 06 Lock-in to one builder removed
Standard org: up to [TODO] apps, [TODO] workflows and [TODO] data sources. Larger orgs are scoped on the call.
Time on this page hours, minutes, seconds
Cutover window 72:00:00 for a standard org migration
Your current cost
What you pay Retool today
Retool bills builders and end users at different rates. Pick builder or user, enter that seat count, and add the two totals. Business users are $15 per month billed annually, $18 monthly. Team users are $5 and $7.
Retool plan
List prices per seat per month from retool.com, checked October 25, 2026. Your contract may differ.
Your yearly Retool cost
per year at list price. This does not include add-ons, implementation or consultants.
Skcript: [TODO] per year, with no per-seat fees.
Start your internal tools project Book a scoping call
Or send us your Retool invoice and we'll compare the cost within 48 hours.
Pricing
How much do custom internal tools cost?
The price depends on how many apps you need and how complex they are. There are no per-user fees. A 30-minute scoping call gets you a quote.
For a standard org. After launch, we keep updating the tools with you under one flat engagement. Skcript: [TODO] per year.
Example
- Seats
- [TODO]
- Retool plan
- [TODO]
- Annual cost
- Retool [TODO] vs Skcript [TODO]
Example only. Your numbers come from your invoice.
Scoping
Tell us what you need
Pick what you need in your internal tools. We bring a plan to the call.
Your internal tools outline
- Modules
- None yet
- Objects
- None yet
- Integrations
- None yet
- Workflows
- None yet
Rough scope only. We confirm it on a 30-minute call.
Security
Security and access control
- SSO [TODO: confirm]
- Roles and permissions [TODO: confirm]
- Audit logs [TODO: confirm]
- Backups [TODO: confirm]
- Data residency [TODO: confirm]
Where your data lives
Your internal tools can run in a US cloud region, or in your own cloud account. [TODO: confirm provider and region]
FAQ
Questions about building your own internal tools
Can I build my own internal tools instead of using Retool?
Yes. We build in-house internal tools and admin dashboards around how your team works, and you own the code and the data.
Can I export my Retool apps as code?
Retool apps export as JSON or Toolscript, which are Retool formats, not standalone web apps. We use the exported query logic as the spec for the rebuild.
Do Retool exports include my database connections?
No. Credentials are not part of the export, so we set up each database and API connection again in the new tools.
How long does it take to build custom internal tools?
For a standard org, the first version is ready in five working days. Larger orgs are scoped on the call.
Will I keep my data?
Yes. Your data stays in your own databases and APIs. Only Retool Database tables need a separate export, and we move them for you.
Who owns the code?
You do. The code and the data are yours, and you can take the tools in-house at any time.
Should a small team stay on Retool?
A small team on the Team plan may pay less staying on Retool. Send us your Retool invoice and we will compare the cost with you.
What does built with AI mean for quality?
We use AI to write and test code faster. Our engineers design, review and ship every change, and they have built enterprise AI systems at Skcript for 13 years.
Is Skcript affiliated with Retool?
No. Skcript is not affiliated with Retool. Product names are used only to describe what we replace.
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Start your internal tools project
A 30-minute call to go through your Retool apps, your users and what you pay Retool today.
Or send us your Retool invoice and we'll compare the cost within 48 hours.
You can also write to us at business@skcript.com.