Quickbase alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Quickbase: platform minimum fee makes it costly for small teams, and interface looks dated next to newer tools. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Quickbase, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SmartSuite currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Airtable	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	4 of 4	55.3

1. AirtableTop pick
Best for: Non-technical teams that want a flexible shared database with a large template and integration ecosystem
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Quickbase
Easier to start and cheaper for small teams, with a free plan.
Pros
Easy to learn for anyone comfortable with spreadsheets
Linked records, rollups and many views make real relational setups possible
Interfaces let you give colleagues tailored screens instead of raw tables
Large ecosystem of templates, integrations and community answers
Cons
Per-seat pricing gets expensive as more people need edit access
Record and automation limits per base can force workarounds
No self-hosting option, so data lives only in Airtable's cloud
Visit Airtable Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Airtable a good Quickbase alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
Team plan
$20 per user/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
Business plan
$45 per user/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
Billing basis
Per seat
Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Quickbase alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Quickbase alternative for most people

SmartSuite

Modern interface and transparent per-seat pricing for similar operational use cases.

Best Quickbase alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Airtable

Easier to start and cheaper for small teams, with a free plan.

Best Quickbase alternative for Mac

Claris FileMaker

Custom database apps with offline-capable desktop and iPad clients.

Best Quickbase alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Apps

Natural choice if the company already standardises on Microsoft 365.

Best Quickbase alternative for iPhone and Android

Kintone

Simpler no-code database apps with a low per-user price and small team minimum.

Best Quickbase alternative for working in the browser

Caspio

Another long-standing enterprise database app builder with compliance options.

Quickbase alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Quickbase?

SmartSuite ranks first right now. Modern interface and transparent per-seat pricing for similar operational use cases. Caspio and Kintone follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Quickbase?

Yes. Airtable (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Quickbase?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Quickbase?

The complaints we hear most: platform minimum fee makes it costly for small teams; interface looks dated next to newer tools; real pricing is only clear after talking to sales.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Quickbase, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.