Comparison
ScratchBoard vs AppSheet
Google's no-code app builder for mobile-first apps
TL;DR
AppSheet is ideal for simple mobile apps tied to Google Sheets. ScratchBoard is a web-first platform with full customer portals, advanced workflow automation, and enterprise RBAC — built for teams that need more than mobile forms.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AppSheet | ScratchBoard |
|---|---|---|
| AI App Builder | ML predictions | |
| Pre-built Business Apps | Limited | 25+ |
| Customer Portals | Limited | Full checkout & auth |
| Workflow Automation | Basic | 20+ action types |
| RBAC Permissions | Basic | 70+ with field-level |
| Stripe Integration | ||
| Self-hosted Option | ||
| Starting Price | $5/user/mo | $1/mo |
Where ScratchBoard wins
- Web-first platform with responsive design for all devices
- Full customer portals with authentication and payments
- 20+ workflow action types for complex business automation
- Enterprise RBAC with 70+ permissions and field-level control
- 25+ marketplace apps covering full business operations
AppSheet's strengths
- Mobile-first app generation from spreadsheets
- Offline support and sync capabilities
- Deep Google Workspace integration
- Built-in ML for predictions and OCR
When to choose AppSheet
Choose AppSheet if you need simple mobile-first apps that work offline and are deeply tied to Google Workspace.
When to choose ScratchBoard
Choose ScratchBoard if you need a web-first platform with full customer portals, advanced workflows, and enterprise RBAC.
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