Quickbase

Quickbase is a cloud-based low-code platform for creating business applications around an organization’s processes and data. It supports custom applications for CRM, project management, field operations, compliance, resource planning, and workflow automation.

The platform is aimed at organizations with complex or changing processes that may not fit standard software packages. Quickbase provides visual builders, relational data structures, dashboards, reports, role-based permissions, mobile access, integrations, and APIs.

Quickbase identifies construction, manufacturing, government, solar, property management, education, and legal services among its supported industries. Its CRM and sales use cases include contact management, bid management, sales workflows, and integration with existing systems.

Quickbase includes visual application and workflow builders, configurable forms, relational tables, data validation, custom reports, dashboards, charts, calendars, kanban views, and Gantt charts. Users can create applications without building a conventional software stack from scratch.

Automation features include visual workflow orchestration, notifications, approvals, document creation, custom emails, and Quickbase Pipelines. The platform supports more than 40 pre-built integration channels, including connectors for communication, file management, project management, financial, and enterprise systems.

Quickbase offers RESTful APIs, governance APIs, Solution APIs, webhooks, and SDK-based integration options. API calls remain subject to Quickbase permissions, which supports controlled data exchange between applications and external systems.

AI capabilities listed by Quickbase include AI Chat-to-App, AI Reports, AI Workflows, AI Spreadsheet Import, Quick Insights, AI Actions, an AI Agent, AI Data Analyzer, and application intelligence features. Availability can vary by plan or add-on.

The Quickbase Mobile application provides access to applications, dashboards, tables, reports, and records through Apple App Store and Google Play deployments. Quickbase also offers FastField separately for offline-first field data collection.

Quickbase offers a 30-day free trial with access to Business Plan features. Paid pricing uses annual billing and includes a platform minimum fee in addition to published per-user rates.

The Team plan starts at $35 per user monthly when priced annually. The Business plan starts at $55 per user monthly when priced annually. Enterprise pricing is quote-based and adds advanced performance, encryption, on-premises connectivity, and data warehouse integration capabilities.

Quickbase also describes usage-based licensing options. Integration availability, AI features, security controls, and add-ons vary by plan.

Quickbase’s main strength is its ability to model specialized workflows without requiring a fully custom-coded application. It combines application building, automation, reporting, governance, mobile access, and integrations in one platform.

The platform can require configuration, administration, and user training for complex applications. Its platform minimum and annual contract structure may be less suitable for very small teams or limited deployments. Some advanced capabilities and integrations may require higher plans or add-ons.

Comparable alternatives include Microsoft Power Apps, Salesforce Platform, ServiceNow App Engine, Zoho Creator, Airtable, and Appian. Microsoft Power Apps is a strong option for organizations centered on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Salesforce Platform suits organizations already standardized on Salesforce data and CRM workflows.

Zoho Creator and Airtable can be more accessible for smaller teams and simpler applications. ServiceNow App Engine and Appian are more closely oriented toward enterprise governance, service management, and complex process automation.

Is Quickbase a CRM? Quickbase can be used as a custom CRM platform. Its CRM and sales applications can manage contacts, opportunities, bids, customer information, and related workflows.

Does Quickbase offer a free trial? Yes. Quickbase advertises a 30-day free trial that includes Business Plan features.

Does Quickbase have an API? Yes. Quickbase provides RESTful APIs and additional governance, Solution API, webhook, and SDK capabilities.

What integrations does Quickbase support? Quickbase advertises more than 40 pre-built integration channels. Examples include Procore, Autodesk, Bluebeam, DocuSign, Google Workspace, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and SAP-related connectivity.

Does Quickbase work on mobile devices? Yes. Quickbase provides a mobile container application for iOS and Android devices. Applications can also be accessed through mobile browsers.

Does Quickbase support offline work? Quickbase’s separate FastField Mobile app supports offline field data capture. The standard Quickbase mobile application provides mobile access to Quickbase applications and records.

Does Quickbase have a free plan? The official pricing page lists a 30-day free trial, not a permanent free plan.