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2,949 views|1,450 comparisons
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100% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between QuickBase and Zoho Creator based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Rapid Application Development Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed QuickBase vs. Zoho Creator Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It has superb ease of use and no code needed to create and build apps and databases.""The need for little to no code knowledge has been huge.""It provides a well-organized method for overseeing everything, especially considering the remote work aspect.""I am impressed with the product's automation which makes everything easy.""I run my own business and the solution allows me to invoice and pay for additional resources. It has helped me in terms of invoicing, quoting, and doing recruitment measures.""It is low-code. We are able to go in and create apps quickly. It is very helpful for the size of our company. We're a mid-size company, and at this moment, we don't need anything externally. We don't have to go out and consult a consulting firm to build something from the ground up. So, the ease of that and being able to get development quickly up and running has been good for us.""It has helped streamline and simply track status and collection of data from suppliers and other internal departments.""Allows users have anytime/anywhere access."

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"Zoho Creator is a flexible and powerful solution. I like the tool's advanced modification feature which helps to modify its layout and setup scripts.""Zoho Creator can be integrated with other platforms easily.""While using Zoho Creator, we can establish alternative interfaces to connect with Zoho applications. This enables us to run desired automation and workflows without exhausting the API limits.""It is very easy to build applications on the product.""Zoho Creator is a flexible open platform that is good for development in a complex environment that other platforms may not support. It isn't a challenge for me to develop any kind of complex application in Zoho.""It is a very, very scalable tool.""Can access information from other Zoho packages and you can write custom scripts.""Zoho Creator helps to maintain the products in development."

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Cons
"It would be beneficial for the QuickBase team to focus on improving the integration of cloud-based storage platforms within their product. In use cases like ours, where QuickBase serves as a centralized source of truth for construction projects, having seamless integration with platforms like Dropbox or OneDrive would greatly enhance the product's capabilities.""The improved developer interface in some areas can be difficult to use for complex items.""They could enhance the ability to link records between tables directly without the need for additional automation to increase space and time."". For example, we need a third-party to create and save a document in PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel format. The document saving capability is probably the feature that we most often have to procure from an outside provider.""The product works constantly to modernize the platform and they have made quite a lot of strides in that. I would like them to add additional features that would help us make API calls.""Access to more standard default layouts and sample builds would be useful, and access to more training on use and flexibility.""Unfortunately, there is still no new report formatting available natively, and would still require 3rd party developers to help with that. .""The mobile app has improved, but it still needs work."

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"They should allow for more UI customization.""The product needs to improve stability and scalability. We faced issues with bugs.""I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. So some room for improvement as well for scalability.""Zoho Creator could benefit from improvement in regard to the user interface and user experience of the forms. The forms themselves could benefit from being made more interactive, with increased flexibility and customization options for both developers and users. This would allow for a more engaging experience when interacting with the forms and provide more opportunities for customization to meet individual needs and preferences.""Zoho Creator's UX design needs to be improved.""We are looking for a single portal across all Zoho apps.""Though the pricing level is low compared to other products in the market, I suggest they allow portal users to pay for the solution based on their requirements.""The layout of the form site needs some improvements because you can only create a basic layout and templates in the forms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing for QuickBase is pretty straightforward, It is based on a per user/per month licensing fee."
  • "We felt the pricing and licensing for QuickBase were easy enough to understand, fair and competitive."
  • "Quickbase is probably not the cheapest app out there. That said, it is worth its weight in gold. There is no other app that I know of in the market today that can do what Quickbase does."
  • "You have to negotiate the price because it varies based on the number of users you have, as well as how much cloud storage space you need."
  • "It is probably about 300 per license per person. There is just the licensing cost. There are no additional costs."
  • "The product is cheap when compared to other products."
  • "The pricing for the tier my company used included ten seats and the subcontractor, amounting to approximately $18,000 USD per year."
  • "The solution is expensive and geared toward enterprise-level clients."
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  • "We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
  • "It is at the bottom end of the price range."
  • "The plan provided is presented on a monthly basis, giving an idea of the cost each month. However, the actual cost is calculated and charged on a yearly or annual basis. The cost is displayed in a detailed manner, breaking down the amount charged annually, and presenting it in a monthly format."
  • "I rate the solution an eight out of ten for pricing since it is really cheap."
  • "The Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."
  • "Anyone can start using the solution with less than 15 to 30 dollars a month per user. It is worth the money."
  • "The tool's pricing is flexible."
  • "Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It provides a well-organized method for overseeing everything, especially considering the remote work aspect.
    Top Answer:The pricing for the tier my company used included ten seats and the subcontractor, amounting to approximately $18,000 USD per year. As for data volume, there is a different pricing model once you… more »
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in terms of user-friendliness. Simplifying the system's interface could make it less intimidating for some users who might find the current setup a bit overwhelming due… more »
    Top Answer:The deployment process is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:The UI must be improved. It is difficult to find things in Zoho. There needs to be some R&D. It is fine for a technical person, but non-technical people will find it difficult.
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    8.8
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    Also Known As
    Quick Base, TSheets
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    Overview

    Trusted by more than half of the Fortune 100, QuickBase is a low-code platform for building, customizing, and integrating custom business applications. With more than 6,000 customers and 500,000 active users, QuickBase is the technology of choice for organizations that want to empower business users to solve their own challenges while maintaining the governance and security of an enterprise-quality app development system.

    Zoho Creator is a web-based platform that lets everyone build custom business applications without any prior technical knowledge
    Zoho Creator offers a first of its kind drag-n-drop interface to create tables/forms, design, schedule workflows and perform a variety of automated actions.

    Zoho Creator's powerful tools for data collection and management, analysis, reporting and collaboration make it the smart choice for small to large organizations to run their business online, without any additional costs, infrastructure, or software.

    Zoho Creator is used by more than 400,000 users and 100,000+ apps have been already created. Don't let complex looking workflows and business rules scare you.

    Zoho Creator is completely non-programmer friendly. Use the intuitive and feature-rich platform to build your custom database applications. Just write your business rules and let the software handle deployment and hosting. You can create your own forms/tables afresh or import data from standard formats (.xls .csv .mdb) and get your database application online within minutes, really!

    Sample Customers
    Procter & Gamble, Tesla, Norwegian Cruise Line, Google, Metso, Agero, Kayak, PTC, Patra Corp, TomTom, Southwest Airlines, FedEx Office
    Estate Crush Winery, Integra Services, Avidpays, Napa Valley Film Festival, Marionnaud, The Institute of Hormonal Health, Stone Tapert
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Construction Company18%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization69%
    Computer Software Company4%
    Insurance Company3%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization67%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise71%
    Large Enterprise22%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business79%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise69%
    Large Enterprise23%
    Buyer's Guide
    QuickBase vs. Zoho Creator
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about QuickBase vs. Zoho Creator and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    QuickBase is ranked 15th in Rapid Application Development Software with 73 reviews while Zoho Creator is ranked 12th in Rapid Application Development Software with 18 reviews. QuickBase is rated 9.0, while Zoho Creator is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of QuickBase writes "Reliable, user-driven platform, that is scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zoho Creator writes "The solution provides accessible and high functionality at a competitive price point". QuickBase is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Oracle Fusion Service, Sales Creatio, OutSystems and Mendix, whereas Zoho Creator is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Mendix, Oracle Application Express (APEX), Caspio and Appian. See our QuickBase vs. Zoho Creator report.

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