Quip Reviews and Ratings

Rating: 9.2 out of 10

Score

9.2 out of 10

Community insights

TrustRadius Insights for Quip are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.

Pros

Users consistently praise Quip as a highly effective tool for team collaboration, enabling seamless data access across departments and enhancing workflow efficiency. The platform's customizable actions, such as editing and locking spreadsheets, offer users the flexibility to tailor functionalities to meet specific business needs.

Additionally, Quip's search functionality has garnered high acclaim for its robust features that allow users to effortlessly find information by title, content within documents, or even within spreadsheet cells. These positive attributes contribute to Quip's reputation as a valuable tool for streamlined collaboration and information management.

Users value these aspects not only for their convenience but also for the overall improvement in teamwork dynamics and project coordination that Quip facilitates through its user-friendly interface and diverse feature set.

Reviews

38 Reviews

Quip User

Rating: 7 out of 10

Incentivized

April 25, 2025

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Quip to share information collaboratively. We document projects, adding block diagrams and illustrations. We also document software APIs and share information about the input and output data structures. Probably the most useful part of quite is the search bar It allows to search for keywords through the tons of documents existing in the company.

Pros

Search
Collaboratively document projects
Collaboratively share information throughout teams and the compay.

Cons

The graphical interface could be nicer
Sometimes if feels laggy
I have had data lost after not being sure if the document was saved or not.

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is suited to share information about projects throughout the company.

It is a very good asynchronous tool.

It is better than google docs as it allows to search within all the existing documentation, not only the current document.

It can be hard to use as the interface is not as smooth as for example google docs.

Verified User

Professional in Engineering (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

Quip - Nearly there but not yet!

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

June 26, 2023

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Quip basically as an online spreadsheet. It helps in collaboration between teams & to track & update the data that can be consumed by multiple teams in real-time. It helps in analyzing data & to store data on the cloud. It's an effective substitute for MS Excel online & Google spreadsheets.

Pros

We use it as an effective way of collaboration between teams.
It can be used as an online spreadsheet.
It helps in accessing the data by multiple teams hassle-free.
Can customize the action like editing or locking the spreadsheet to the other users based on the business need.

Cons

The UI is very much outdated.
The number of rows to be added to the spreadsheet has limitations. & we have to create a new Quip every now & then once the row limits are reached.
Can't do a detailed analysis like pivot tables etc.
Other functions like sort & filter options in Quip are not so user-friendly, unlike other spreadsheets out there in the market.

Likelihood to Recommend

Well, they are suited. 1. We use it as an effective way of collaboration between teams. 2. Can be used as an online spreadsheet. 3. It helps in accessing the data by multiple teams hassle-free. 4. Can customize the action, like editing or locking the spreadsheet to the other users based on the business need. Less Suited/inappropriate: 1. The UI is very much outdated. 2. The number of rows to be added to the spreadsheet has limitations. & We have to create a new Quip every now & then once the row limits are reached. 3. Can't do a detailed analysis like pivots tables etc. 4. Other functions like sort & filter options in Quip are not so user-friendly, unlike other spreadsheets out there in the market.

Verified User

Employee in Sales (10,001+ employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

Organization, visibility, and live editing all rolled together into one great product

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

April 28, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

When I joined my company, there was just one writer who used Microsoft Word. That was functional for a single writer, but as we grew and had more writers and people who needed access to copy, we needed a better resource.

An issue we solved with Quip was version control. The original copywriter had a tendency to jump back to old, unedited Word Documents when rewrites were requested. By using Quip, we negated that because every document is always the current version (with the ability to restore back to previous iterations if necessary).

We use Quip for all copy generation, along with placing photos in the Quip docs. Everything gets proofed within proof and then it is an easy handoff to graphic designers.

Pros

Version control
Live document control
Organizing large projects
Centralizing where content is created/stored
Search is fantastic (find anything by title name or internal copy, and even any copy in spreadsheet cells)

Cons

When using Quip Desktop, it can be slow to update with content from other users
I think it would be cool to have a PDF proofing system integrated into Quip. Once copy has gone to design, we are basically done using Quip - I'd like to bring that all together within Quip
Multi -select and group export of documents would be helpful

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is an excellent program for pulling all writing together under one roof. Some may argue that you could just use the Google suite of products (which is technically true), however, I think Quip is easier to use and bring all document types together with better organization. The searchability is top-notch (I solely use ctrl+j and the search pane to move through Quip). For any company that does a lot of writing for multiple clients, or has a lot of projects going, it provides solid organization. It also is great for allowing visibility into project status without someone potentially causing a conflict (corrupting a document).

If you are looking for a full-scale project management software - Quip could probably do it, but it would likely take a bit more internal work to get your system setup.

Verified User

Manager in Product Management (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

A robust tool for storing information, working on documents and collaborating in a practical way

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

April 4, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In my organization, Quip has played a vital role in the daily life of every employee by providing an environment where storing, safeguarding, and collaborating on documents seamlessly is possible; the user interface is as adequate as it gets for this type of tool and it is possible to use it from any device. The data backup capability is good, but even better is the collaborative capabilities. It notifies me when a document has been modified, by whom it has been altered, and more, plus it provides a revision history per document. It is simply a fantastic tool for individual and collective organizations.

Pros

Our experience with Quip has been nothing short of astounding; I love everything about this collaboration tool.
I love that it is cross-platform and works so well on mobile devices; it makes it unhindered to make progress on to-dos, take notes, export spreadsheets and documents, and have all my information organized within one environment.
I also love that it notifies me when someone has done something in shared documents and the incredible ease of linking documents in chats.
Quip's user interface is friendly and comfortably navigable; it feels right.

Cons

In terms of customizations, it is limited.
Exporting spreadsheets with formulas applied from Quip to Excel is not the best action, as almost everything is formatted.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is a tool with multiple functions and capabilities to efficiently supply the needs of almost any work team and organization. It reduces gaps between work teams to connect, collaborate and advance in their objectives within the same platform where the stored information is kept safe and can be exported in several alternative formats. I recommend giving it a try; you won't regret it.

Jose Raya

Senior ASP.NET Software Developer in Engineering at Scopic Software (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

3 years of experience

Tool to create, organize, and collaborate on documents with team for fast, efficient results

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

February 22, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It's a very good and easy-to-use tool when it comes to brainstorming with the team and keeping your ideas in one place. It has the ability to easily create and share various file formats such as documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. and then collaborate on them with the team. Basically it makes the process of writing and sharing documentation a lot more painless and enjoyable.

Pros

Create and share different types of file formats.
Features of showing the line-by-line edit history and ability to chat.
Similar to Google Drive.

Cons

Formatting features while exporting to Excel or Word can be improved.
More readymade features can be added for image customization.
Search functionality can be improved without labeling as well.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is very useful when having a brainstorming session with your team. It will help a lot keeping random data and then processing it later on. A really good note-taking app--the unique features of showing the line-by-line edit history and ability to chat makes it important for me. It increases the productivity of our employees and helps them to work in collaborative mode easily.

Mukul Saxena

Associate Project Manager in Information Technology at SDG Corporation: IT Security and Risk Management Solutions (501-1000 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience

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One app for chatting and document editing

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

February 21, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Quip is our go to application for team collaboration across our organization. It combines chatting and documents processing in a single tool. We chat, create channels, engage with different teams, share documents, Excel files, and edit those files within the app. It works like both Office 365 and Slack combined as a single tool. UI is very familiar and user friendly.

Pros

Real time chatting across teams
Document sharing and processing
Document revisions
smart inbox

Cons

Cannot format files
Lacks customization
Mobile app needs UI revamp

Likelihood to Recommend

It is a great alternative to Google Workspace, especially it has more chat capabilities. It is best suited for team collaboration working on documents and files together. UI is very well organized given it is a collaboration tool. However, its mobile UI is very outdated and cluttered. Overall its the best tool for team collaboration along with documentation.

Sandeep Reyyi

Senior Development Engineer Testing in Information Technology at Arise Global Services Pvt Ltd (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

Quip for the win!

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

February 18, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Quip is a big help when it comes to organizing data and leads. It helps me to organized my tasks and reports without the hassle thus this software is good for an ease of access and good graphics. Another thing is, it minimized our working hours which is a plus in my organization since every day more data and leads are being gathered and are needed to be arranged and organized.

Pros

Organized leads and reports
ease of access
good graphics
user-friendly

Cons

color scheme

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is well suited in a company that focus on finding leads, assessing and organizing reports. Although Quip can be use in any field or any types of company. I don't think that Quip has a situation or scenario that it is less suited or appropriate since it helps in summarization and ease of access in terms of files and reports.

mary angela Lingon

csr in Customer Service at ajune bpo (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience

Quip is the way to go!

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

February 17, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Quip was used as a collaborative way with our Teams to share and create documentation all within one application. This application was extremely helpful in that the company only had to use one app and not flip between multiple systems to get the job done. by being able to tag employees and add comments right in the documents created, it was so easy to collaborate.

Pros

shows live data so executive management can view it at any time
using one application without having to flip between systems
the collaboration aspect is awesome between tagging employees and adding comments right into the document
the ability to set reminders of tasks that are coming up due right in the document

Cons

i would say there is a bit of a learning curve, as with anything new, to fully understand how to get the most out of the feature

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is well suited for employees that work a lot in documents and reporting and need to provide upper management with reports on Team stats and project tasks. You can also turn any report into a document, which makes the integration so easy to use. Also well suited for Project Management and Account Management, which is something we used it for also

Verified User

Account Manager in Customer Service (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience

Overall good experience with the product. Can directly see the collaboration and productivity improving on positive front.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

February 17, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It is a great platform for productivity optimization for enterprises. With Quip, the collaboration is quite smooth. I love the straightforward user interface which is quite a user friendly. Overall the onboarding and testing have been quite easy. Looking forward to maximizing its use of it. This is really a phenomenal collaborative office tool. It's way beyond the other competition (including docs). This tool migrates to Office very easily, looks great, and is very simple to use.

Pros

Creates living documents for teams
Improves productivity through collaboration
Alternate for office for note taking, list making, creating documents, letters

Cons

Sometimes the product is slightly slow. This can be improved.
Overall they should add more integration options.
Could be better with the 2FA experience.

Likelihood to Recommend

I think I live my overall experience with the product. It's quite straightforward and easy to use. Also, it is solving a lot of problems in one go. I am looking forward to continuing using it.

Verified User

Manager in Marketing (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience

Quip

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

February 17, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Quip is very easy to use within the organization and it provides to share and edit documents together at the same time. It is very easy to install and also easy to maintain. It also allows communication in real time. It supports a variety of documentation or file types to edit and share together.

Pros

Real time communication.
Edit and share.
Supports variety file type.

Cons

Group chat efficiency.
None.

Likelihood to Recommend

When it comes to accessing the same document or file together and editing or updating the same then their Quip is well suited. It is the best solution to access the same file with many team members where it is more usable. I do not fount it less appropriate anywhere to use it.

Verified User

Employee in Information Technology (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

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Organization, visibility, and live editing all rolled together into one great product

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

April 28, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Quip for all copy generation, along with placing photos in the Quip docs. Everything gets proofed within proof and then it is an easy handoff to graphic designers.

Pros

Version control
Live document control
Organizing large projects
Centralizing where content is created/stored
Search is fantastic (find anything by title name or internal copy, and even any copy in spreadsheet cells)

Cons

When using Quip Desktop, it can be slow to update with content from other users
I think it would be cool to have a PDF proofing system integrated into Quip. Once copy has gone to design, we are basically done using Quip - I'd like to bring that all together within Quip
Multi -select and group export of documents would be helpful

Likelihood to Recommend

If you are looking for a full-scale project management software - Quip could probably do it, but it would likely take a bit more internal work to get your system setup.

Verified User

Manager in Product Management (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience