Building an app used to mean hiring developers, writing a spec, and waiting for sprints. Mauqe flips that: you describe the process, configure the form, add approval steps if needed, and publish a link. The result is a real business app — not a mockup — that your team can use tomorrow.
Free does not mean fake. The Starter plan includes two full apps with forms, workflows, dashboards, file uploads, sharing, and exports. That is enough for a pilot project such as a purchase approval flow or a customer intake form with internal review.
Thousands of teams discover that one successful free app leads to five more, because once people see requests tracked properly they stop accepting email chaos as normal.
Core capabilities
Everything you need to replace manual processes — included on Mauqe.
Minutes to first app
Account creation, app setup, and first published form can happen in a single sitting.
Templates and marketplace
Jump-start common patterns — expenses, leave, inspections — then customize fields to your policy.
AI generation
Describe "purchase request with manager approval over $500" and get a suggested form and workflow to refine.
Mobile-ready
Forms and approval inboxes work on phones — important for field staff and traveling managers.
Branded sharing
Public pages and embeds carry your logo and colors so external users trust the experience.
Grow when ready
Stay on free until volume demands more users or submissions — no forced upgrade countdown.
Real-world use cases
Teams use Mauqe to digitize processes like these every day.
Internal request apps
Give employees one place to request resources with automatic routing.
Compliance checklists
Ensure every step is documented with timestamps and responsible parties.
Client-facing portals
Let customers submit structured information you can process internally.
How to get started
A practical path from signup to a live app your team can use.
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Sign up free
Use your work email, pick a company name, and verify your address. No payment method required.
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Create an app
Name the app after the process — e.g. "Purchase Requests" or "Leave Management".
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Build the submission form
Add the fields your policy requires: amounts, dates, attachments, dropdowns, and conditional sections.
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Add pages for reviewers
Create a decision table or dashboard so managers see what needs action.
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Wire up workflow (optional)
Send submissions through approval steps with email notifications at each stage.
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Share the link
Distribute internally or publish publicly. Monitor submissions from day one.
Platform features in depth
Beyond the basics — the tools that make Mauqe a complete operations platform.
Multi-page apps
Separate submit, review, dashboard, and admin pages within one app.
Role-based access
Control who submits, who approves, and who sees sensitive fields.
Notifications
Email and in-app alerts when tasks are assigned or statuses change.
Decision tables
Reviewers see pending submissions in a decision-focused layout.
Excel export
Download submission data for finance, reporting, or archival.
Bulk import
Bring existing spreadsheet rows into structured records.
Mauqe vs the old way
Why teams switch from email, spreadsheets, and custom dev projects.
| Aspect | Spreadsheets & email | With Mauqe |
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| Getting started | Quote from agency or internal project charter | Free signup and live app same day |
| Changing a field | Ticket to IT and wait for next release | Edit in form builder and publish instantly |
| Visibility | Ask someone to search their inbox | Open dashboard or record table with filters |
What counts as a "business app" on Mauqe?
Any structured process where someone submits information and others may need to review, approve, or report on it. It does not need a mobile store listing or a million users. A single-team purchase approval flow is a business app. So is a public vendor registration form with internal vetting.
Tips for your first free app
Pick one painful manual process — the one where people constantly ask "any update on my request?" Keep the first version small: essential fields only, one approval step, email notification on assignment. Ship it, collect feedback, then add fields and branches.
- →Start with one department as pilot users
- →Use clear field labels matching existing paper forms
- →Train approvers on the task inbox, not email replies
- →Review submissions after two weeks and iterate
Key benefits at a glance
- ✓No credit card to create an account
- ✓Two apps included on the free plan
- ✓Workflow and sharing included — not paid add-ons
- ✓Upgrade path when your pilot succeeds
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about using Mauqe for this.
How do I build an app for free? +
Register at mauqe.com/signup, create an app, design pages in the visual builder, optionally attach a workflow, then share the link with users.
What types of apps can I build? +
Request forms, approval processes, checklists, onboarding flows, registration portals, operational trackers, and dashboard-driven record apps.
Are there limits on the free plan? +
1 admin user, 2 apps, 100 MB storage, 100 submissions/month. Paid plans increase all limits.
Can multiple people use my free app? +
Submitters can use public links without accounts. Internal approvers and admins need user accounts within your workspace.
Can I build more than two apps later? +
Yes — upgrade to a paid plan or replace an unused app on the free tier if you only need two active at once.
Do free apps include workflows? +
Yes. Approval workflows, notifications, and the task inbox are available on the free plan.
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