Comparison
ScratchBoard vs AppSheet
Google's no-code app builder with Gemini AI
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 | Gemini AI app creation | AI agent builds complete apps |
| Business App Templates | App templates | Ready-to-use business app templates |
| Customer Portals with Checkout | Limited portal features | Full portals with Stripe checkout |
| Workflow Automation | Expression-based bots | 20+ visual action types, approvals |
| Field-Level Permissions | Security filters (expression-based) | Per-field, per-role access control |
| Dynamic Entity Engine | Connects to external sheets/DBs | 24 field types, no migrations |
| Vector Search / Semantic AI | ||
| Pricing Model | $5–$10/user/mo | Affordable plans available |
Where ScratchBoard wins
- AI agent builds complete business apps, not just spreadsheet-connected apps
- Customer portals with Stripe checkout for end-user transactions
- AI builds complete business apps — from data model to UI to automation
- 20+ visual workflow action types with multi-step approvals
- Enterprise RBAC with 70+ permissions and field-level control
AppSheet's strengths
- Fastest spreadsheet-to-app deployment available
- Gemini AI integration for natural language app creation
- Strong offline support and mobile-first design
- Deep Google Workspace integration at affordable pricing
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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