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Adalo vs Quickbase

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Adalo

No-Code

Build Anything & Publish Everywhere. With Scale.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Quickbase

No-Code

No-code application platform with published per-user pricing and enforced minimum seat counts

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Adalo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Adalo free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage; Quickbase both paid tiers carry an enforced minimum seat count, 20 for Team and 40 for Business, so a small team pays for seats it does not have people to fill.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adalo and Quickbase actually diverge.

Attributes where Adalo and Quickbase differ
AttributeAdaloQuickbase
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumPer user per month, billed annually, with an enforced minimum seat count per tier
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adalo

Nothing recorded that Quickbase does not also cover.

Only in Quickbase

  • Relational app builder
  • Workflow automation
  • Reporting and dashboards
  • Pipelines integration engine
  • Mobile apps
  • App governance

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adalo

  • No-code mobile app developmentnot Quickbase
  • Web app creation without codingnot Quickbase
  • Founder and entrepreneur MVPsnot Quickbase
  • Agency app deliverynot Quickbase

Quickbase

  • An operations team of at least 20 people replacing spreadsheet-based process tracking with a structured, auditable appnot Adalo
  • A mid-sized company wanting published, comparable per-user pricing rather than an opaque quote-only processnot Adalo
  • A project management office standardising workflow automation and reporting across several departmentsnot Adalo
  • A business that already knows it needs 40 or more seats, where the Business tier's minimum is not a real constraintnot Adalo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adalo

  • Free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage
  • Starter plan limited to 1 published app and 1 editor
  • No usage-based charges across all plans, but storage limits enforced

Quickbase

  • Both paid tiers carry an enforced minimum seat count, 20 for Team and 40 for Business, so a small team pays for seats it does not have people to fill.
  • Integration Reads packages, support tier upgrades and professional services are not publicly priced, so the visible per-user rate is only part of the real annual cost.
  • It sits in an awkward middle ground: more structure than a spreadsheet or simple form tool, but less process automation depth than Appian or OutSystems for genuinely complex workflows.
  • Reporting and dashboarding are capable but not as visually sophisticated as a dedicated business intelligence tool, so heavy analytics users often still export data elsewhere.
  • App complexity that grows significantly over time can hit performance and design limitations common to no-code relational tools, requiring a rebuild on a more code-first platform.

Pricing, plan by plan

Adalo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 0 published apps
    • 1 app editor
    • 500 records per app storage
  • Starter$36/month
    • 1 published app
    • 1 app editor
    • 5GB storage per team
  • Professional$52/month
    • 2 published apps
    • 5 app editors
    • 25GB storage per team
  • Team$160/month
    • 5 published apps
    • 10 app editors
    • 125GB storage per team

Quickbase

On request
  • Team$35/month
    • Minimum 20 users required (roughly $8,400/year floor)
    • Core app building, workflow automation and reporting
    • Standard support
  • Business$55/month
    • Minimum 40 users required (roughly $26,400/year floor)
    • Advanced automation, governance and integration features
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Custom quote
    • Advanced governance, security and integration read package volumes
    • Dedicated account management

Which should you pick?

Choose Adalo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Adalo review

Choose Quickbase if

  • You need relational app builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Quickbase review

Questions people ask

Is Adalo or Quickbase better?
Neither clearly leads. Adalo starts at Free and Quickbase at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adalo or Quickbase?
Adalo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Adalo and On request for Quickbase.
Does Adalo or Quickbase run on more platforms?
Adalo runs on Web. Quickbase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Adalo for free?
Yes. Adalo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quickbase starts at On request.
What is Adalo best used for?
Adalo is most often used for no-code mobile app development, web app creation without coding, founder and entrepreneur mvps, agency app delivery. Of those, no-code mobile app development and web app creation without coding are not what Quickbase is typically brought in for.
What can Adalo do that Quickbase cannot?
Quickbase covers Relational app builder, Workflow automation, Reporting and dashboards, Pipelines integration engine.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adalo: How many app editors are included in each Adalo plan?

Free and Starter plans include 1 editor. Professional tier adds 5 editors total, and Team tier provides 10 editors for collaborative development.

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Quickbase: Can I buy fewer than 20 seats?

No. The Team plan enforces a 20-user minimum and Business enforces 40, so smaller teams pay for the floor regardless of actual headcount.

Adalo: What are Adalo pricing terms and what is included in annual billing?

All Adalo pricing is billed annually. Starter costs 36 USD per month (annual), Professional costs 52 USD per month (annual), and Team tier costs 160 USD per month (annual). No monthly billing option available.

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Quickbase: Is per-user pricing genuinely published?

Yes, unlike most enterprise low-code vendors, Quickbase publishes real per-user monthly rates for Team and Business; Enterprise remains quote-only.

Adalo: How much storage does each Adalo plan provide?

Free plan provides 500 records per app, Starter offers 5GB per team, Professional includes 25GB per team, and Team tier provides 125GB per team storage.

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Quickbase: What is not included in the per-user price?

Integration Reads packages, support tier upgrades and professional services are priced separately and are not publicly listed.

Adalo: What is the maximum number of published apps on the Professional plan?

The Professional plan (52 USD per month) allows 2 published apps. The Team plan (160 USD per month) extends this to 5 published apps.

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