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Quickbase vs Softr

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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
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Softr

No-Code

No-code platform for building web apps, client portals and directories from data

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Softr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Softr pricing scales with the number of app users, which can get expensive for consumer-facing apps.
  • They diverge on capability: Quickbase covers Relational app builder, Softr covers Data source connectors.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quickbase and Softr actually diverge.

Attributes where Quickbase and Softr differ
AttributeQuickbaseSoftr
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer user per month, billed annually, with an enforced minimum seat count per tierfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Androidweb
FoundedUnknown2020

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 Quickbase

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

Only in Softr

  • Data source connectors
  • Pre-built blocks
  • User authentication & permissions
  • Client portals
  • Payments
  • Custom domains

What people use each for

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

Quickbase

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

Softr

  • Client and partner portalsnot Quickbase
  • Internal tools on top of Airtablenot Quickbase
  • Directory and marketplace websitesnot Quickbase
  • MVP prototypes for startupsnot Quickbase

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Softr

  • Pricing scales with the number of app users, which can get expensive for consumer-facing apps.
  • Complex custom logic requires workarounds since it lacks a full scripting layer.
  • Deep customization of UI beyond provided blocks is limited compared to code-based builders.
  • Performance depends heavily on the connected data source, e.g. Airtable API limits.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Softr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 app builders
    • 5 combined app users
    • No custom domain
  • Basic$25/month
    • 1 app builder
    • 5 Team + 5 Client users
    • 1 custom domain
  • Pro$119/month
    • 2 app builders
    • Up to 50 Team + 250 Client users
    • 1 custom domain
  • Business$395/month
    • 3 app builders
    • Up to 100 Team + 500 Client users
    • 1 custom domain

Which should you pick?

Choose Quickbase if

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

Choose Softr if

  • You need data source connectors.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want pre-built blocks.
Softr review

Questions people ask

Is Quickbase or Softr better?
Neither clearly leads. Quickbase starts at On request and Softr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quickbase or Softr?
Softr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Quickbase and Free for Softr.
Does Quickbase or Softr run on more platforms?
Quickbase runs on Web, iOS, Android. Softr runs on web.
Can I use Softr for free?
Yes. Softr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quickbase starts at On request.
What is Quickbase best used for?
Quickbase is most often used for an operations team of at least 20 people replacing spreadsheet-based process tracking with a structured, auditable app, a mid-sized company wanting published, comparable per-user pricing rather than an opaque quote-only process, a project management office standardising workflow automation and reporting across several departments, a business that already knows it needs 40 or more seats, where the business tier's minimum is not a real constraint. Of those, an operations team of at least 20 people replacing spreadsheet-based process tracking with a structured, auditable app and a mid-sized company wanting published, comparable per-user pricing rather than an opaque quote-only process are not what Softr is typically brought in for.
What can Quickbase do that Softr cannot?
Quickbase covers Relational app builder, Workflow automation, Reporting and dashboards, Pipelines integration engine. Softr covers Data source connectors, Pre-built blocks, User authentication & permissions, Client portals.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Softr: What does Softr cost?

Softr offers Free, Basic ($25/mo), Pro ($119/mo), Business ($395/mo), and custom Enterprise plans, with annual billing giving roughly two months free.

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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.

Softr: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

The Free plan allows up to 3 app builders and 5 combined app users, with no custom domain included.

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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.

Softr: How is usage metered?

Softr charges based on the number of app builders and app users (Team and Client), not on the number of apps published; extra users and domains cost additional monthly fees.

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