Windmill
The open-source platform for developers to build internal tools and workflows.
Overview
Windmill is an open-source developer platform to build internal tools and workflows. It allows you to turn scripts (Python, TypeScript, Go, Bash) into production-grade workflows and UIs. Windmill can be self-hosted for full control and data privacy, or used via their managed cloud service. It's designed to be a more powerful and developer-centric alternative to tools like Zapier and Retool.
✨ Key Features
- Turn scripts into workflows and UIs
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Support for Python, TypeScript, Go, Bash
- Visual workflow builder
- Auto-generated UIs for scripts
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Combines workflow automation and UI building
- First-class support for multiple programming languages
Unique Value: Build internal tools and automate workflows at the speed of writing scripts, with the option to self-host for maximum control.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Building a customer support dashboard
- Automating user onboarding processes
- Creating a CI/CD pipeline dashboard
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-technical users looking for a simple no-code tool
- External, customer-facing applications
🏆 Alternatives
More developer-centric and script-oriented than Retool, and combines UI building with the workflow automation of tools like n8n.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for self-hosting. Cloud has a free tier.
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