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ILLA Builder vs ToolJet
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| Fact | ILLA Builder | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 41k |
| Latest | illa-builder@4.8.5 | v3.20.239-lts |
| Last push | 2026-05-27 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 14 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 25+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Retool. Alternatives to Retool →
Full replacementILLA BuilderDrag-and-drop app builder over databases and APIs.
Full replacementToolJetDrag-and-drop app builder over databases and APIs, with JavaScript and Python queries.
ILLA Builder
- illa-builder@4.8.52024-08-05
- illa-builder@4.8.42024-07-29Update README-CN.md
- illa-builder@4.8.32024-07-15Update README-CN.md
- illa-builder@4.8.22024-05-31Update README-CN.md
- illa-builder@4.8.12024-05-17Update README-CN.md
ToolJet
- v3.20.239-lts2026-10-05Fixed Salesforce plugin pagination to accept both relative and absolute URLs by @ganesh8056 in #18260
- v3.20.238-lts2026-10-05Added PKCE grant type support to the Salesforce plugin by @ganesh8056 in #18203
- v3.21.75-beta2026-10-02Added a cut-release agent skill for creating release branches and retargeting feature PRs by @gsmithun4 in #18197pre-release
- v3.20.237-lts2026-10-02Added app-scoped sessions issued from a workspace personal access token by @swathihameed in #17878
- v3.21.74-beta2026-09-30Fix: index app_history.parent_id so history cleanup stays fastpre-release
ILLA Builder
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ToolJet
✓ signed The latest release, v3.20.239-lts, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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