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Quickbase vs Softools

Both stand on internal tools software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Quickbase

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Quickbase combines low-code app creation, reporting, automation, and integrations for business workflows. The Team price is per user and excludes a platform minimum fee; a 30-day trial is available.

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Softools

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Softools brings app building, data connectors, reporting, and access controls into a cloud platform. Its paid entry point and fair-use limits are worth considering when estimating usage costs.

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The facts

QuickbaseSoftools
Free planA free trialNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planTeam: $35 per user a monthUser Licenses: £30 a month
Plans published43
MakerQuickbaseNot published
Websitequickbase.comsoftools.net
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Quickbase: what it does well

  • Visual app builder and multiple import options.
  • More than 40 built-in connectors.
  • Workflow automation supports conditions, branches, and loops.
  • 30-day trial includes Business Plan features.
  • Apps and reports are available on mobile.

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Team pricing excludes the platform minimum fee.
  • Mobile requires Android 12.0 or iOS 17.0 and above.
  • Some field types behave differently on mobile.

Softools: what it does well

  • Build and deploy apps without coding.
  • Connects with SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, and IoT hubs.
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android.
  • Includes single sign-on and audit logs.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • Data allowance and backups have fair use limits.
  • User Licenses cost £30 a month.

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