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What is Stackby?

Stackby is designed to bring together the simplicity of spreadsheets, the functionality of databases and integrations with best business APIs to let anyone build their own tools, the way they want. No coding needed. Users can build a database from…

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Stackby has been praised by users for its ability to transform the way teams operate and streamline workflows. By seamlessly integrating …
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Popular Features

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  • Search (12)
    9.7
    97%
  • Task Management (13)
    8.0
    80%
  • Scheduling (10)
    7.9
    79%
  • Document collaboration (11)
    5.6
    56%

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What is Stackby?

Stackby is designed to bring together the simplicity of spreadsheets, the functionality of databases and integrations with best business APIs to let anyone build their own tools, the way they want. No coding needed. Users can build a database from scratch, import data from…

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  • No setup fee
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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Features

Project Management

Project management software provides capabilities to streamline management of complex projects through task management, team collaboration and workflow automation

9
Avg 7.8

Communication

Features that allow team members to communicate about collaborative projects and keep each other informed of their opinions and progress.

9.6
Avg 8.0

File Sharing & Management

Features that allow collaborators to view, work on, and organize files.

7.3
Avg 8.1
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Product Details

What is Stackby?

Stackby is designed to bring together the simplicity of spreadsheets, the functionality of databases and integrations with best business APIs to let anyone build their own tools, the way they want. No coding needed.

Users can build a database from scratch, import data from pre-existing sources like spreadsheets or Google Sheets, or choose from over 100 pre-built templates across multiple categories.

Choose from over 25 unique column types like text, number, date/time, collaborators, dropdowns, ratings, add formulas for automated computation, bring in attachments from a computer or cloud storage, or link records between tables to define relationships, reference data from a different table altogether via lookup or aggregation.

Users can also connect columns to popular third-party APIs like YouTube, Facebook, MailChimp, SerpStat, Hunter.io, Clearbit, GitHub, etc., and let Stackby pull the desired information automatically via pre-built API functions.

Users can select specific data from the API response using a built-in JSON data explorer and configure the column(s). Once set, refresh to get data in real-time.

Visualize data in multiple data layouts - Table, Kanban, Calendar, Gallery, Custom Forms and Internal updatable forms.

All updates are synced automatically to enable collaboration in real-time by also adding checklists, setting reminders, even sending slack notifications for individual rows.


Stackby Features

Project Management Features

  • Supported: Task Management
  • Supported: Scheduling
  • Supported: Workflow Automation
  • Supported: Mobile Access
  • Supported: Search
  • Supported: Integrates with other Project Management Tools

Communication Features

  • Supported: Notifications
  • Supported: Comments and feedback

File Sharing & Management Features

  • Supported: Document files
  • Supported: Image files
  • Supported: Video files
  • Supported: Audio files
  • Supported: Document collaboration
  • Supported: Access control

Stackby Screenshots

Screenshot of Grid ScreenScreenshot of Choose from 25 column typesScreenshot of Calendar ViewScreenshot of Kanban ViewScreenshot of Custom Forms

Stackby Video

Welcome to Stackby, a fully customizable platform that brings easy to use spreadsheet-style databases and best business APIs in a single place. Not only you can plan and manage but also automate your work. No coding or training needed. You can also collaborate with your team...
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Stackby Integrations

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Stackby Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationAndroid

Frequently Asked Questions

Airtable, Smartsheet, and Trello are common alternatives for Stackby.

Reviewers rate Workflow Automation highest, with a score of 9.8.

The most common users of Stackby are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Stackby has been praised by users for its ability to transform the way teams operate and streamline workflows. By seamlessly integrating spreadsheets, databases, and project management tools, Stackby eliminates the need for multiple disjointed tools, allowing users to consolidate processes and work more efficiently. The customization options in Stackby are exceptional, giving users complete control over their data and workflows by allowing them to tailor databases, fields, and views to match their specific needs.

Collaboration on Stackby is effortless, with real-time editing and commenting features that enhance transparency and foster effective teamwork among team members. Users have found Stackby very convenient, offering more functionality than Excel with easy-to-use drop-down lists for structuring data and lots of formatting options for personalized views. It is used across various departments such as marketing, sales management, CRM, and even as a client roster management tool. Overall, users appreciate Stackby's versatility and have found it to be a great product that offers solutions for organizing data, streamlining processes, and driving business intelligence.

Flexible Custom Database Creation: Users have praised Stackby for its ability to create customizable databases tailored to specific needs. They have mentioned that it is suitable for various use cases such as project management, CRM, and content planning.

Efficient Collaboration Features: Reviewers appreciate the seamless collaboration features of Stackby, which enable real-time editing, commenting, and sharing of databases with team members and clients. This promotes efficient teamwork, instant updates, and streamlined communication.

Seamless Integration Capabilities: Several users have highlighted Stackby's integration capabilities, mentioning its seamless connection with popular tools like Google Sheets, Trello, and Airtable. They appreciate how this integration eliminates data silos, allows for data synchronization across platforms, and enables smooth data exchange – ultimately enhancing productivity and ensuring data consistency.

Steep Learning Curve: Some users have found it challenging to navigate the advanced features in Stackby, especially for those who are less familiar with technology or new to the platform. They mentioned that it takes time and effort to fully grasp these features.

Lack of Comprehensive Documentation: Users have recommended that Stackby improve its documentation by providing clearer and more comprehensive guides. Interactive tutorials would also be helpful in assisting users in mastering these advanced features. Some reviewers feel that existing documentation is lacking and doesn't provide enough guidance.

Limited Native Integrations: Several users expressed a desire for Stackby to offer a wider range of native integrations to enhance compatibility with various tools and platforms. They felt that having more integration options would make it easier to streamline their workflows and connect with other software they use regularly.

Based on user reviews, the most common recommendations for Stackby are as follows: consider trying out the software to see if it meets your needs, pay for the software if you find it valuable, and think of Stackby as a powerful alternative to Excel, Google Sheets, and Airtable. Additionally, users believe that Stackby is one of the best project management tools compared to others in the market. They recommend exploring the possibilities of Stackby and considering real user surveys on Crowd when evaluating its suitability for your specific needs.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We have found Stackby to be a flexible spreadsheet and database combo that can be integrated with other products. It helps extend spreadsheet use cases where relational database type functionality is needed. It allows us to create custom, dynamic applications which can fill needs in multiple departments and industries. It is also easy to implement and use for our organization.
  • Dynamic Spreadsheet
  • Interactive Forms
  • Integration with most major applications and SaaS products
  • Early versions were missing some fetures
  • Some features need additional add-ons. May not be obvious until you try to use them.
  • More native integrations would be nice
As an Airtable user, I was glad to see an available alternative. Stackby has ticked the boxes and exceeded my expectations. They also continue to grow and improve the service, making it even more appealing and valuable. Support has also been responsive and consistent. I highly recommend Stackby if you are looking for a well-rounded, highly customizable solution for just about any data-driven task you need to perform.
Project Management (5)
94%
9.4
Task Management
100%
10.0
Scheduling
90%
9.0
Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
Mobile Access
90%
9.0
Search
100%
10.0
Communication (1)
90%
9.0
Notifications
90%
9.0
File Sharing & Management (4)
50%
5.0
Video files
N/A
N/A
Audio files
N/A
N/A
Document collaboration
100%
10.0
Access control
100%
10.0
  • Drives collaboration
  • Helps with organization
  • Great alternative to traditional spreadsheets
As an Airtable user, I was glad to see an available alternative. Stackby has ticked the boxes and exceeded my expectations. They also continue to grow and improve the service, making it even more appealing and valuable. Support has also been responsive and consistent. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Used primarily by me, but extending soon to the whole team. It allowed me to build a streamlined CRM that suited our needs. It's a great alternative to Airtable - has a very similar UI and is very simple to use. Perfect for setting up straightforward online relational databases. Amazing value for money compared with Airtable.

There are the occasional few kinks - can be fussy with data formatting and we had a few issues when straying from the beaten path of Zapier / Mailchimp, etc to more unusual competitors, but overall it's just difficult to beat the value for money and the development team seems pretty onto it.
  • Relational databases
  • Custom spreadsheet-like data storage
  • Import and export
  • You can back it up!!
  • Integration with PabblyConnect could be better
Great for simple relational databases that you can custom build for a small business, or a large business with not too many requirements to handshake with other systems. It's very quick and easy to build interlinked business systems with just Stackby.

If you're a corporate and can afford it, Airtable is still the leader. But Stackby is exceptionally good value for money and pretty useful for our little company!
Project Management (5)
16%
1.6
Task Management
80%
8.0
Scheduling
N/A
N/A
Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
Mobile Access
N/A
N/A
Search
N/A
N/A
Communication (1)
N/A
N/A
Notifications
N/A
N/A
File Sharing & Management (4)
20%
2.0
Video files
N/A
N/A
Audio files
N/A
N/A
Document collaboration
80%
8.0
Access control
N/A
N/A
  • Better tracking of customer facing activity
  • Less forgotten contacts
  • $48 US per month saved in Airtable fees!
Airtable - better all round than Stackby but way more expensive (actually not all round - Stackby you can actually backup unlike Airtable)

Infinity - bought this and wished we hadn't. Its data structures and terminology are super-confusing and it's really hard to set up

Notion - not strong enough as a database but very lovely to look at!
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Being used across the entire business to structure a CRM and garner business intelligence in the form of business insights via the ability to view, organise and structure data in customisable ways.
  • Customisable data structuring
  • Ability to view data in different views (grid, calendar etc.) on desktop.
  • Ability to fetch data via API's i.e. YouTube
  • Implement the same views available on desktop into the mobile app
  • Internal automations (like Airtable)
  • Ability to implement and display info as a dashboard (like Airtable)
  • Polish up the formatting of formulas, inputting them causes user frustration due to the formula input cursor jumping around
  • Better intelligence and ease of inputting data in bulk i.e have the fields automatically identify what data is being input and format appropriately (like Airtable does)
Stackby without question can be used in multiple ways, that is the beauty of using a relational database. I use it for a business CRM, person journal, software tracker, etc. It has many, many uses and benefits. The user is only limited by their willingness to set it up (or use a template and modify accordingly).

Although it is no doubt versatile and great to use (on desktop), if the user is reliant on using Stackby on mobile, they will become frustrated as the functionality is stripped [down] on mobile in comparison to the desktop app (i.e no landscape view, no alternate views, hard to see and review data, etc.). I for one am hoping that the mobile app is developed further for those that use Stackby on a mobile [device].


Project Management (5)
46%
4.6
Task Management
70%
7.0
Scheduling
70%
7.0
Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
Mobile Access
30%
3.0
Search
60%
6.0
Communication (1)
80%
8.0
Notifications
80%
8.0
File Sharing & Management (4)
57.5%
5.8
Video files
70%
7.0
Audio files
N/A
N/A
Document collaboration
80%
8.0
Access control
80%
8.0
  • By its customisation, I have seen business intelligence that was not evident or available by using other software
  • Has helped to organise all my data (work and personal) into interesting relationships that help with better decision making
  • Has created extra curiosity in its flexibility and customisation to have all my datasets used and manipulated into meaningful ways
I am a paying user of both Stackby and Airtable. I use both both as there are some shortcomings of both.

Airtable is more developed and useful on both desktop and mobile, whereas Stackby is not. Airtable has useful internal automations, dashboards and a huge online community, whereas Stackby does not.

I believe Stackby may have a different focus and that of marketing intelligence niche as it has inbuilt API's that fetch data from the likes of YouTube, etc. So, I think Stackby may be going after a different market.

As mentioned earlier, I own both. I love to have options and love the pure power, customisation of relational databases with their customisation, ability to represent data in meaningful ways and the benefit of warning insights from the data that is seldom available with most SaaS of the sheep products.

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