Quickbase makes it easier to manage complex workflows without needing everything to be fully automated. I like that it allows me to create reports and track assignments in a way that’s already simpler than what we had in place before. For example, when we were working on the PTO backup system, Quickbase let us set up relationships and formulas that dynamically adjust based on real-time data, like who’s out on PTO and who their backup is. It’s not perfect, but it’s flexible enough that I can create workarounds, like manual overrides, when needed. I also appreciate how the app leverages relationships and formulas in a clean, straightforward way. It’s not overly complicated, but it’s powerful enough to handle what we need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Jinja-specific language means having to learn yet another IT language. I wish you could incorporate SAS, SQL, or Python directly in the code sections instead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Quickbase is how it helps our team keep work organized in one place instead of managing everything across different tools. We use it to track project progress, monitor task updates, and manage different stages such as not started, in progress, and review.

The dashboards and reports give a clear breakdown of current status, making it easy to identify pending work and follow up quickly. It has made coordination smoother and improved overall visibility across the team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside is that the UI can feel a bit basic compared to some modern tools, which can impact the overall user experience. It may take some time for new users to get comfortable navigating different sections.

Also, when working with larger datasets or detailed reports, performance can sometimes slow down. While it works well for regular use, improvements in UI design and performance would make it even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Quickbase is its flexibility and speed in building custom applications without heavy coding. In my workplace, I actively use Quickbase to develop and manage applications for system configuration and pricing workflows. I have created multiple interconnected tables for systems, component libraries, pricing updates, and standardized solutions, which helps us manage complex data relationships efficiently.

The ability to customize forms, reports, and dashboards allows us to track project status, manage client-specific requirements, and improve operational visibility. We also use Pipelines to automate workflows such as data updates and notifications, which reduces manual effort and improves accuracy. Overall, Quickbase helps us streamline operations and quickly adapt to changing business needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the main drawbacks of Quickbase is its limited UI/UX customization, which can make applications feel less modern and restrict flexibility for end-user experience. In our implementation, where we manage multiple related tables and complex workflows, performance can sometimes slow down, especially when working with large datasets or detailed reports.

Additionally, while integrations are possible, advanced use cases often require APIs or additional configuration, which increases development effort. The pricing model can also become expensive as usage scales across teams. These factors can impact scalability and user experience, and improvements in UI flexibility, performance optimization, and native integrations would make the platform even more effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Quickbase makes it easy to organize and customize things the way I need them. I like that I can adjust fields, headers, and reports without worrying about breaking anything. I recently was able to add a new column to group inventory by location and create a separate category column, and it didn’t mess up the existing setup. It’s straightforward to make changes, and I don’t feel like I’m going to screw something up. The dashboards are also really helpful. They let me see everything I need in one place, and I can tweak them to show exactly what I want. That’s probably one of my favorite features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before Quickbase, tracking inventory was a hassle. Our monthly counts involved a lot of jumping back and forth between areas, and it wasn’t easy to keep everything organized. Now, I can group inventory by location and category, which saves time and makes it easier for the team to count items without running all over the place. I’ve also been able to update pricing and quantities directly in the system, so everything matches up better. Another big benefit is being able to track work-in-progress jobs separately from hard inventory. This helps us account for materials that haven’t been billed yet but are still part of our inventory. Quickbase has helped us clean up our processes and make things more efficient Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It gives a platform for creating workflows at one place. Integrates several tools into 1 place, easy to learn and create on Quickbase. UI is customizable. Support resource are good. AI and intelligence features are still to evolve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pipeline errors occur very frequently, poor UI/UX look and feel, unable to customize the look and feel for our users. AI and intelligence features are yet to evolve for users. AI chat is more for developers. Pricing and performace seems ok Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Quickbase for its structure, especially in terms of how the tables and forms are set up and the app management. The form creation portal is pretty nice, and the editing options along with form rules are helpful. I heavily use tables, forms, reports, and pipelines. The reports and notifications are particularly helpful for relaying filtered data to specific users. Quickbase integrates well with our existing tools through its API and pipelines, making data flow between systems manageable. Performance is generally solid, though it can slow down with very large datasets. In terms of ROI, the time saved on manual data tracking has justified the cost for our team. Onboarding took some learning, but the support resources and documentation helped us get up to speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pipelines are very limited. I have a coding background and I find pipelines very limiting in their capabilities. Where in code I can write a few simple lines to perform an action, I find I'm creating many, many steps in pipelines and sometimes that I cannot even perform the functionality that I'd like to with pipelines. Nested JSON/token parsing is a nightmare - pipelines should auto-parse API responses and surface a live field tree. Fragile schema sample - the schema sample field should either be eliminated in favor of auto-detection or at least have an infer button that forces a real request and builds the token tree from the live response. Date formatting - qb should either fully document which Jinja functions and filters are supported or replace the freeform expression field with a structured date formatter UI - pick your field, format - currently have to guess between {{now}}, {{now()}}, and {{today()}}. Conditional branching beyond simple if/else - multi-branch logic (switch/case style) would reduce the number of duplicate pipelines you have to maintain. Error handling and try/catch blocks - right now a failed step silently kills the pipeline when maybe that record should just be skipped instead and continue looping through the other records. Support for multi-record operations in a single step rather than needing one trigger per record. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

we could solve business problem without waiting on developer. A lot of the processes we manage our unique to our business with we were able to build and adjust workflows ourselves instead submitting request and waiting months for IT resources. It helped us finally move from the spreadsheet chaos before quick pace information was spread across multiple spreadsheets, emails and shared folders having everything in one place, made it much easier to know what was actually happening across projects. It’s easy to adapt when process change the way we worked three years ago is different from how we work today, we have been able to modify forms work flows in tracking without having to start over every time, the business walls. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

reporting can take some trial and error getting exactly the report or dashboard you want is not always at street forward as it should be pipeline of new features. Sometime takes a lot of time as application group keeping organised becomes important without good structure and naming convention in terms of terminology, it can get little harder to manage overtime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are several features about QuickBase that I love. 1) The relational aspect: this has allowed my organization's data from different program areas to speak to each other; 2)Automated workflows: are going to make data entry and responding to requests much more efficient for my team; 3) Flexibility: the customizability of QuickBase has been important for our database build. We are a unique organization and the granualrity of customization has made QuickBase very useful; 4) Customer Service: I've had such an excellent experience at every step of my QuickBase journey. From sales to project management to app creation.

Transitioning from Google Sheets to Quickbase has been a significant upgrade for our organization. Now, the previously siloed data from various program areas can communicate, allowing us to get a fuller picture of how clients interact with different program areas. Data is also stored in a much more cohesive manner that does not require as much duplicate entry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much to dislike. The Google integration has been a little tricky. We are still trying to figure out how to connect to subfolders in our Google Drive instead of the main toplevel drive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Integration and automation is in quickbase is very good and it is one of the best feature we have been using in our organisation. The way automation are designed. It helps us to reduce the time and to give or to get more productivity out of given time so that is one of the best feature which helps us in organisation when it comes to any complex thing, specially the local ability of quickbase Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prices becomes higher as per the market standards. Also, sometimes the automation shows the error which I believe is a bug so that is something which we face otherwise everything seems to be fine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Quickbase because it gives our Safety team a reliable, customizable way to track incidents, audits, training, and compliance tasks all in one place. The platform makes it easy to streamline reporting, automate follow‑ups, and maintain accurate, real‑time records—reducing the risk of missed deadlines or overlooked hazards. Its flexibility lets us adapt forms, workflows, and dashboards as safety regulations or company needs change, which strengthens our ability to respond quickly and keep our teams informed. Overall, Quickbase helps improve consistency, visibility, and accountability across our safety processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside of Quickbase is that its flexibility can also make it time‑consuming to set up and maintain, especially when building complex apps or workflows from scratch. Some features require a deeper learning curve, and without consistent upkeep, forms and reports can become cluttered or outdated. It can also be challenging when certain customizations need more advanced knowledge than everyday users typically have. Overall, while Quickbase is powerful, it can demand more time and technical effort than expected to keep everything running smoothly and aligned with evolving needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.