Compare Quickbase and Retool 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $8,500.00 Per Year
Free
Quickbase
Star Rating
(1,361)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $8,500.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansRetool
Star Rating
(351)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Quickbase excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its ability to streamline processes and automate workflows without heavy coding. Users appreciate how it helps keep work organized in one place, making it easier to track project progress and manage tasks.
- Users say that Retool is particularly effective for backend processes, with feedback highlighting its capability to manage product data efficiently. Reviewers mention that it significantly reduces errors and speeds up the publishing process, which is crucial for online store management.
- According to verified reviews, Quickbase has a higher overall G2 Score, indicating greater user satisfaction compared to Retool. This is reflected in the volume of recent reviews, where Quickbase received 98 reviews in the last 90 days, showcasing its active user base and ongoing support.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms offer similar ease of use, Quickbase stands out for its customization capabilities. Users highlight the ability to tailor applications to specific business needs, which is essential for organizations with diverse workflows.
- G2 reviewers report that Quickbase's support quality is generally rated higher than Retool's, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. This is particularly important for teams that rely on the platform for daily operations and need reliable support.
- Users say that Retool shines in its straight-out-the-box functionality, making it user-friendly for those who need to get started quickly. However, some Quickbase users express that its comprehensive features may require a bit more time to fully leverage, which can be a consideration for teams looking for immediate deployment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Quickbase
Team
Starting at $8,500.00
Per Year
Make teamwork faster, easier & more secure
- Personalized dashboards & 13+ report types
- Communication & file management integrations
- Workflow automation
Retool
Free
Free
For developers and small teams
- Unlimited web and mobile apps 1GB of workflow data
- 5GB of data storage
- Connect to any API or data source
Free Trial
Quickbase
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,191
8.6
273
Ease of Use
8.6
1,207
8.6
275
Ease of Setup
8.4
860
8.5
213
Ease of Admin
8.6
802
8.6
150
Quality of Support
8.6
1,076
8.4
207
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
770
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
1,190
9.3
252
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
333
Not enough data
8.6
325
Not enough data
8.5
319
Not enough data
8.4
307
Not enough data
8.0
296
Not enough data
8.1
307
Not enough data
7.4
301
Not enough data
8.1
299
Not enough data
Projects
8.3
287
Not enough data
8.0
276
Not enough data
7.2
240
Not enough data
7.7
285
Not enough data
8.4
310
Not enough data
7.9
267
Not enough data
8.2
282
Not enough data
8.0
276
Not enough data
7.7
246
Not enough data
8.1
262
Not enough data
7.7
240
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
270
Not enough data
7.9
278
Not enough data
8.0
293
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.0
254
Not enough data
7.9
260
Not enough data
8.7
315
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
92
Not enough data
7.1
91
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Leasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Property Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
8.4
149
Not enough data
8.2
142
Not enough data
Project Management
8.0
154
Not enough data
8.3
148
Not enough data
8.0
145
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.2
145
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
8.4
159
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.3
160
Not enough data
8.6
161
Not enough data
8.0
142
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
7.1
51
Not enough data
7.8
54
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
7.7
52
Not enough data
7.7
51
Not enough data
7.6
49
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
Development
8.6
121
Not enough data
8.3
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Site Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
348
Not enough data
8.7
358
Not enough data
8.7
341
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
341
Not enough data
8.4
320
Not enough data
9.0
341
Not enough data
Project management
8.5
318
Not enough data
8.3
304
Not enough data
8.4
323
Not enough data
8.6
327
Not enough data
8.4
313
Not enough data
7.8
295
Not enough data
8.6
344
Not enough data
Workload
8.2
299
Not enough data
8.6
307
Not enough data
8.4
299
Not enough data
8.2
291
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.1
296
Not enough data
8.1
312
Not enough data
8.5
323
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.2
295
Not enough data
8.2
309
Not enough data
8.0
289
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
288
Not enough data
8.3
294
Not enough data
8.0
299
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
95
Not enough data
7.1
94
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Communication
6.4
139
Not enough data
7.3
148
Not enough data
7.2
150
Not enough data
7.7
156
Not enough data
7.6
156
Not enough data
Content & Documents
7.8
161
Not enough data
8.4
160
Not enough data
8.5
164
Not enough data
7.7
148
Not enough data
Controls
8.6
158
Not enough data
7.3
131
Not enough data
8.4
165
Not enough data
7.5
150
Not enough data
7.4
141
Not enough data
Project Management
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.5
162
Not enough data
8.6
167
Not enough data
8.1
162
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.2
149
Not enough data
8.3
156
Not enough data
8.3
156
Not enough data
6.8
133
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
59
Not enough data
7.2
60
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.4
46
Forms
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
45
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
6.6
44
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
7.5
70
Data Control
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.4
69
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Functionality
8.6
386
8.4
112
8.0
364
7.9
103
Feature Not Available
7.2
99
8.4
379
8.1
111
7.9
368
8.6
112
8.0
371
7.8
105
8.1
347
8.3
102
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Before the Job
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
On the Job
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
After the Job
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Field Service Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procore App Marketplace Partners
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Application Design
7.8
337
8.1
137
7.7
338
8.3
139
7.7
375
7.8
130
7.9
355
7.4
128
8.4
381
8.0
135
Data Control
8.1
377
8.1
130
8.2
375
8.3
135
8.6
370
8.2
129
Publishing
8.5
372
8.5
135
8.3
358
8.3
135
8.1
353
8.2
132
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Feature Not Available
9.0
5
7.4
7
9.3
5
Feature Not Available
9.0
5
User Interface Design
8.1
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
232
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
236
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
247
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.4
236
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
235
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
236
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.5
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
228
Not enough data
8.6
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Quickbase and Retool are categorized as AI App Builder, Application Development Platforms, and Low-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Quickbase is categorized as Project Collaboration, Work Management, Procore App Marketplace Partners, Workplace Innovation Platforms, Project and Portfolio Management, No-Code Development Platforms, Field Service Management, Project Management, Property Management, Construction CRM, and Construction Project Management
Retool is categorized as Drag and Drop App Builder and Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Quickbase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Financial Services
3.6%
Telecommunications
3.5%
Other
72.0%
Computer Software
20.8%
Financial Services
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Retail
4.1%
Other
50.4%
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Discussions
Is quick base free?
3 Comments
PT
Builder account is free but for commercial use, its charged on per user basis.Read more
How much is quick base?
3 Comments
KA
Quickbase has different pricing plans available, including a fully customizable one.
Tiers are listed here: https://www.quickbase.com/plans-and-pricingRead more
How and Quickbase 'home' be configured to be function/process driven rather than data/table centric?
2 Comments
JH
Hello Jim - Quickbase just released a change in their homepage where multiple reports can be filtered together. But more specific to your question, you can...Read more
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 Comment
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 Comment
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more
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