What it does
FastField is Quickbase's named mobile data collection product. It combines forms, offline capture, reports and task routing, with a native connection for sending collected data into Quickbase applications.
In Form Sharing > Dispatch/Tasks, choose + Add Task and Dispatch Single Task. Select the form and recipient, prefill job details, and add instructions or a due date. A group recipient uses a shared inbox where workers can claim and release the job.
Status is a custom form value; Dispatch State records delivery and progress. On-Device means downloaded, Started means opened, and Submitted makes the completed report available. In Data & Analytics > Submissions, use the dispatch/task filter with date, form or user filters. A Global Workflow can create a follow-up task from answers.
Which FastField plan?
| Plan | Main scope |
|---|---|
| Core | Unlimited forms and submissions, offline collection, standard workflows and reports |
| Pro | Adds scheduled tasks, AI workflows, API access and premium integrations |
| Enterprise | Quoted package for larger operational requirements |
Core includes three data tables and five custom report templates; Pro includes 75 and 100 respectively. The native Quickbase integration is available across plans. Subscriptions charge per seat.
A direct FastField trial lasts 14 days. Quickbase account administrators who are also realm administrators can start a 30-day trial through Admin Console > Permissions. Accounts are required in either route. A trial expires into cancellation if no subscription is taken. Cancelled accounts lose app and API access, but the portal remains available to retrieve data for 180 days before deletion.
Strengths
- Group tasks can be claimed and released through a shared inbox.
- Dispatch State separates downloaded, opened and submitted work.
Watch out for
- Scheduled tasks and API access require Pro or Enterprise.
- Cancelled accounts lose app access; remaining data is deleted after 180 days.
Best for
- Field operations assigning a form to each job and tracking its progress
Sources
- FastField mobile data collection (Oct 27, 2026)
- FastField pricing (Oct 27, 2026)
- Introduction to Tasks (Dispatch) (Oct 27, 2026)
- Link Quickbase and FastField accounts for SSO (Oct 27, 2026)
- How do I cancel my account? (Oct 27, 2026)
- Downloading invoices in FastField (Oct 27, 2026)