Introduction
Quickbase vs Zoho Creator: Which Low-Code Platform Is Right for You?
Quickbase and Zoho Creator are two well-known low-code platforms — both used to build internal tools, automate workflows, and manage data without writing full code. But they serve very different audiences.
This guide compares them across pricing, compliance, features, and use cases — and introduces Tadabase as a powerful alternative that blends the best of both.
Quick take: Zoho Creator is great for SMBs using the Zoho suite. Quickbase is built for compliance-heavy enterprise teams. Tadabase offers both scalability and control — with flat pricing, built-in automation, and HIPAA support.
Quick Comparison Table
| Platform | Best For | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quickbase | Enterprise workflows, compliance, automations | $8,400/year for 10 users |
| Zoho Creator | Zoho suite users, small to mid-sized teams | $8/user/month |
| Tadabase | Internal tools, HIPAA-ready apps, automation | View pricing |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Quickbase | Zoho Creator | Tadabase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual App Builder |  Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| HIPAA Compliance | Yes (Enterprise) |
Limited | Yes |
| Audit Logs | Yes |
Limited | Yes |
| Workflow Automation | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Unlimited Users |  No |
No |
Yes |
| Integrations | Native & API |
Zoho + 3rd Party |
API, Pipes, Databridge |
Pricing Breakdown
Quickbase Pricing
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Team Plan: $8,400/year for 10 users
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Business Plan: Custom pricing — adds integrations and governance features
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Enterprise Plan: Includes HIPAA, SLAs, dedicated support, and audit logs
Zoho Creator Pricing
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Free Plan: Limited features and app limits
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Professional Plan: $8/user/month – Full-featured builder with integrations
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Enterprise Plan: $25/user/month – Advanced controls and scalability
Pros & Cons
Quickbase
Pros
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Enterprise-grade automations
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Built-in HIPAA & SOC 2 support
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Scalable governance and controls
Cons
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High cost (starts at $8,400/year)
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Steeper learning curve for non-devs
Zoho Creator
Pros
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Affordable for small teams
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Great if you're already using the Zoho suite
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Clean UI and fast deployment
Cons
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Limited compliance & data governance
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Less flexible for larger orgs
Review Summary
| Platform | G2 Rating | Capterra | Notable Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickbase | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | “A powerful platform, but expensive” — G2 |
| Zoho Creator | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | “Great if you already use Zoho” — G2 |
Why Teams Choose Tadabase
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Visual builder plus developer-level customization
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Unlimited users on every plan
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HIPAA-compliant by default (no extra tier)
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Automations, PDFs, custom domains, and flexible roles
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Works on your terms — on your infrastructure if needed
