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AppSheet vs Quickbase

AppSheet logo

AppSheet

No-Code

Start building and testing apps

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quickbase logo

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 AppSheet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AppSheet starter plan at $5 per user per month limits the native database to 5 databases at 2,500 rows each; 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 AppSheet and Quickbase actually diverge.

Attributes where AppSheet and Quickbase differ
AttributeAppSheetQuickbase
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer 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 AppSheet

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.

AppSheet

  • Creating data collection mobile apps with forms, photos, and location capturenot Quickbase
  • Building business dashboards and reporting applications on top of existing datanot Quickbase
  • Automating workflows and triggering notifications based on data changesnot Quickbase
  • Connecting to multiple data sources including spreadsheets, databases, APIs, and SaaS platformsnot Quickbase
  • Building offline-capable mobile and web applications for field workersnot Quickbase
  • Leveraging machine learning for data analysis and optical character recognitionnot Quickbase

Quickbase

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

Where each one falls short

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

AppSheet

  • Starter plan at $5 per user per month limits the native database to 5 databases at 2,500 rows each
  • Enterprise Plus at $20 per user per month can only be purchased by a Google Workspace Administrator
  • Free exploration is capped at 10 users

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

AppSheet

Free
  • Free (Prototyping)Free
    • Test apps with up to 10 users
    • No cost during prototyping phase
  • Starter$5/month
    • Basic application and automation
    • Spreadsheet and cloud file storage connections
    • AppSheet database access
  • Core$10/month
    • Advanced application and automation
    • Application security controls
    • Email customer support
  • Enterprise Plus$20/month
    • Advanced features
    • Enterprise data service integrations
    • Enhanced security and governance

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 AppSheet if

  • You want to start without paying.
AppSheet 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 AppSheet or Quickbase better?
Neither clearly leads. AppSheet 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, AppSheet or Quickbase?
AppSheet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AppSheet and On request for Quickbase.
Does AppSheet or Quickbase run on more platforms?
AppSheet runs on Web. Quickbase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use AppSheet for free?
Yes. AppSheet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quickbase starts at On request.
What is AppSheet best used for?
AppSheet is most often used for creating data collection mobile apps with forms, photos, and location capture, building business dashboards and reporting applications on top of existing data, automating workflows and triggering notifications based on data changes, connecting to multiple data sources including spreadsheets, databases, apis, and saas platforms. Of those, creating data collection mobile apps with forms, photos, and location capture and building business dashboards and reporting applications on top of existing data are not what Quickbase is typically brought in for.
What can AppSheet do that Quickbase cannot?
Quickbase covers Relational app builder, Workflow automation, Reporting and dashboards, Pipelines integration engine.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AppSheet: Can I build and test apps before paying for AppSheet?

Yes, AppSheet offers a free prototyping tier where you can test your apps with up to 10 users at no cost before deploying paid subscriptions.

Source
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.

AppSheet: Is AppSheet included with Google Workspace subscriptions?

Yes, the Core plan ($10/user/month) is included with most paid Google Workspace plans, allowing you to build applications without additional licensing costs.

Source
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.

AppSheet: What data sources can AppSheet connect to?

AppSheet connects to spreadsheets, cloud storage, databases, REST APIs, and SaaS platforms like Salesforce, enabling seamless integration with your existing tech stack.

Source
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.

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