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QuickBase vs Zoho CRM comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
QuickBase delivers significant financial benefits by reducing costs, increasing productivity, improving efficiency, and enhancing business visibility.
Sentiment score
6.5
Zoho CRM enhances sales and efficiency with automation, reducing costs and boosting productivity through real-time reporting and streamlined operations.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
QuickBase customer service excels in quick technical support with extensive resources, despite limited weekend support and occasional delays.
Sentiment score
6.7
Zoho CRM support varies in quality and availability, with mixed reviews on communication and resolution efficiency across regions.
Technical support is really good, and I would rate it a nine out of ten.
The 1.5 deduction from 10 is due to cultural communication differences based on where we're getting the support, as sometimes it takes a couple of times to communicate clearly enough for them to understand the issue.
Sometimes, they don't understand what my actual needs are.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
QuickBase is highly scalable, efficiently managing growth in users and data, with strong support for expanding applications.
Sentiment score
7.8
Zoho CRM is scalable and integrates well for SMEs, though additional investments may be needed for full customization.
Quick Base has high potential to scale.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
QuickBase is stable with minor disruptions, rated highly by users for reliability and timely maintenance communication.
Sentiment score
7.7
Zoho CRM is praised for stability and reliability, with minor speed issues, earning high user satisfaction ratings overall.
I would rate the stability of Zoho CRM as a nine.
 

Room For Improvement

QuickBase requires better customization, UI, mobile experience, improved reporting, integrations, security, formulas, training, APIs, and cost management.
Zoho CRM needs better integration, user interface, pricing, scalability, automation, and improved customer support and documentation.
The introduction of hooks would allow for easier deployment elsewhere, such as GitHub.
Some organizations may prefer not to have their data on the internet since Zoho CRM runs as a cloud service.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers appreciate QuickBase's flexible pricing, but costs rise with users; negotiating tailored solutions is advised for large enterprises.
Zoho CRM provides flexible and competitive pricing, starting at $12 per user, with comprehensive plans like Zoho One available.
Pricing could be cheaper.
I rate the pricing as a five out of ten, as it offers good value for money.
 

Valuable Features

QuickBase provides code-free app creation, customization, and efficient data management, enhancing operational efficiency with PaaS capabilities and API integrations.
Zoho CRM offers customization, integration, analytics, and affordability, making it ideal for startups and businesses needing robust tools.
One of the valuable features of Quick Base is its ability to function as a content management system without the need for SQL.
Specifically, the leads and deals modules, as well as integrations, are very effective.
Zoho CRM has many valuable automation features such as auto-reply, auto-mail, and reminders for customers about last offers and upcoming processes.
 

Categories and Ranking

QuickBase
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (18th), Low-Code Development Platforms (14th), Employee Time Tracking Software (8th)
Zoho CRM
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
CRM (6th), Opportunity Management (5th), Sales Force Automation (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

QuickBase and Zoho CRM aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. QuickBase is designed for Rapid Application Development Software and holds a mindshare of 1.5%, up 1.3% compared to last year.
Zoho CRM, on the other hand, focuses on CRM, holds 3.1% mindshare, down 4.1% since last year.
Rapid Application Development Software
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Bhavatha Ranjanni S - PeerSpot reviewer
Its extensive scope allows multiple users with diverse professional backgrounds to engage on a single platform
When learning QuickBase, I noticed a shift in its cost structure. It operated on a cost-efficient model tied to the number of users, with invoicing based on applicants. The recent changes have increased costs based on user activity, such as viewing reports or interacting with specific fields. This shift makes QuickBase more expensive to use as activity increases. Lowering these costs could potentially broaden QuickBase's user base, similar to how Microsoft PowerApps operates. The visualization in QuickBase could be enhanced. Due to cost and usage efficiency concerns, our utilization of QuickBase is limited within our company. A few individuals are currently utilizing QuickBase. We need to consider the cost-to-usage ratio and prioritize increasing adoption.
Romani Labib - PeerSpot reviewer
Customization options empower workflow management, though support understanding can be enhanced
Currently, I am still working with Azure and I use the Azure products for my current work. I use Azure Active Directory. I don't use products like App Service from Azure or Azure Logic Apps, Front Door, but I think it's very straightforward. Once I take the first step to use Azure, I can track myself to use another application, program, or module in Azure. I use Office 365 because we actually have Exchange mail server 2019 on premises. In the last few months, I upgraded from Exchange on premise to use Office 365, which is faster, easier to troubleshoot, and more secure. I use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) as the best solution because I make a private server in my data center room. I have many users that need to access the internet, so I don't join the server to my domain because if I have any malware or other attacks, I can resolve it easily without any damage to my internal network. Microsoft RDS is more user-friendly and easier to use compared to RDS from Azure Microsoft or another provider. I purchase Microsoft Remote Desktop Services directly from Microsoft. I have had an MCSE and Microsoft account for 15 years. I work with SharePoint and Exchange, which are famous applications through Microsoft and Office 365. For daily tasks, I use Microsoft tools and Linux tools because I have applications like CRM, ERP, and HRM running over CentOS, an operating system by Linux. Regarding CentOS, in Egypt, we have issues paying for things from the internet, especially due to the large margin between US dollars and Egyptian pounds. CentOS is totally free from the internet, so I create ISO and install it on the server to use all features, policies, and security modules. Currently, I use 3CX as voice solutions, and Asterisk is the Linux platform I use, along with firewalls by Linux called pfSense. All data centers in my company have products between Microsoft and Linux systems. For DNS, I use deDNS to make remote access or subdomains from deDNS organization. Sometimes, I pay for a main domain from HostGator and re-route the domain to my data centers. Based on other competitors, I would rate Zoho CRM's price as a five, as it has a middle-range price compared to others. Overall, I rate Zoho CRM a seven out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
Insurance Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about QuickBase?
The most valuable feature of QuickBase is its dynamic form capabilities. These forms allow backend automation, making tasks like updating data based on specific conditions much easier.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QuickBase?
Pricing could be cheaper. I rate it around a seven out of ten. Mainly larger companies use it, which influences the pricing structure.
What needs improvement with QuickBase?
The user interface of Quick Base is complex. It can be difficult to navigate, and ideally, it should be simplified to facilitate use by anyone, not just certified individuals. There is room for imp...
What do you like most about Zoho CRM?
Zoho CRM integrates easily with customer service workflows.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho CRM?
I rate the pricing as a five out of ten, as it offers good value for money.
What needs improvement with Zoho CRM?
For improving Zoho CRM, I think some organizations may prefer not to have their data on the internet since Zoho CRM runs as a cloud service. Banks and confidential organizations may need an on-prem...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Quick Base, TSheets
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Sample Customers

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