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Quickbase alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Quickbase alternative is Ragic (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Quickbase compared with 6 alternatives: Knack, Caspio, Kintone, Ragic, Claris FileMaker and 1 more.
Quickbase is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $35 per user / month, priced annually, plus a platform minimum. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickbaseThis tool | Free trial · from $35/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Knack | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Caspio | Free trial · from $270/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Kintone | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ragic | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Claris FileMaker | Free trial · from $17.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Tadabase | Free trial · from $42/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Quickbase starts at $35 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Claris FileMaker.
Kintone and Ragic start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Quickbase
Knack
No-code online database and web app builder
- Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- Knack also covers forms.
- Knack does not cover reports, which Quickbase does.
Suits: Small teams building a customer portal or CRM without developers
Caspio
Low-code platform for database-driven web apps
- Caspio starts at $270 per month, billed annually ($300 billed monthly).
- Caspio also covers forms.
- Caspio does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Quickbase does.
Suits: Organizations serving many outside users, since app users are unlimited
Kintone
No-code database apps with workflows and team discussion
- Kintone starts at $24 per user / month, 5-user minimum ($16 for first-time buyers).
- Kintone also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kintone does not cover reports, which Quickbase does.
Suits: Teams replacing shared Excel files with simple business apps
Ragic
No-code database builder with a spreadsheet-style interface
- Ragic starts at $5 per user / month (Lite).
- Ragic has a free plan, which Quickbase lacks.
- Ragic also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ragic also covers forms and spreadsheets.
- Ragic does not cover app builder, which Quickbase does.
Suits: Small teams moving spreadsheets into a shared database
Claris FileMaker
Low-code platform for custom database apps on desktop, iOS and web
- Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
- Claris FileMaker also lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Claris FileMaker is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Claris FileMaker does not cover no-code, which Quickbase does.
Suits: Businesses that need custom apps shaped around their own workflows
Tadabase
No-code database and web app builder with an AI app generator
- Tadabase starts at $42 per month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Tadabase does not cover reports, which Quickbase does.
Suits: Teams replacing spreadsheets with a custom internal app
Limits worth knowing in Quickbase
- Listed per-user prices do not include a platform minimum fee; its amount is not shown on the page.
- Plans are sold through the contact form; the free 30-day trial includes Business plan features.
- SSO, SCIM, Gantt charts, sandbox and HIPAA support need the Business plan or higher.
- Extensions and the AI Intelligence Pack are add-ons.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Quickbase?
The alternatives to Quickbase in this directory are Knack, Caspio, Kintone, Ragic, Claris FileMaker and Tadabase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Quickbase.
Is there a free alternative to Quickbase?
Yes. Ragic has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Quickbase alternatives work on Windows?
The Quickbase listing does not include a Windows app. Claris FileMaker lists one.
Which Quickbase alternatives work on macOS?
The Quickbase listing does not include a macOS app. Claris FileMaker lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.