Retool, initially developed as a frontend builder for internal tools, has expanded its capabilities to support external software development with the introduction of Retool Portals and Retool Embed. These new products enable developers to create dashboards, workflows, and features for external users such as contractors, vendors, and partners, facilitating secure access to business processes and data. Retool Portals offers an end-to-end hosted solution for building portals with built-in brand customization and management of authentication and permissions, allowing companies like Orangetheory Fitness to streamline operations across franchise studios. Retool Embed allows for the augmentation of existing applications with new functionalities, as demonstrated by companies like Greenly and Westhill, which have successfully reduced development time and costs. Both products are available on Business and Enterprise plans, providing developers with tools to quickly build and deploy applications for both internal and external use cases.