Google AppSheet
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How to Replace Google AppSheetOverview
Features
62 features across 16 categories
AI(6)
Incorporate AI and machine learning including intelligent document processing and optical character recognition.
Leverage Gemini AI-collaborator to make app creation and usage more efficient. Describe what you want your app to do and let Gemini do the work.
Leverage Google AI and Document AI for intelligent document processing.
Build and train machine learning models within your applications.
Use natural language processing to assist with app creation and configuration.
Extract text from images and documents using OCR technology.
Automation(5)
Automate data changes and webhooks from app events or on a schedule.
Send dynamic, personalized emails from your applications.
Send and automate email, SMS, and push notifications as part of workflows.
Generate PDF documents automatically from app data.
Build workflow logic with triggers, conditions, and branches to automate manual tasks.
Billing(1)
Centralized billing and shared license management for organizations.
Customization(2)
Customize branding, color themes, and visual styling.
Support for multiple languages and localization.
Data Capture(2)
Scan barcodes and read NFC tags to capture data in your applications.
Build rich forms with checklists, locations, signatures, and photos.
Data Management(3)
Store your data in AppSheet's built-in database with scalable storage options.
Configure dynamic table update modes for flexible data modification options.
Capture data using forms, barcodes, locations, signatures, and photo formats.
Development(3)
Customize features, design, security, and branding of your applications.
Get started quickly with app templates for your industry, use case, or department.
Go from idea to app in minutes with intuitive visual development tools.
Governance(12)
Comprehensive audit logs for tracking app changes and access.
Restrict who can create apps within your organization.
Select from a rich library of app governance policies or create your own.
Manage app versions, deployment, and lifecycle across teams.
Transfer apps and databases between team members.
Maintain and access complete version history of applications.
Export team audit logs to BigQuery for advanced analysis.
Automated reports and alerts for app creators and their activities.
Manage organization and team hierarchy for multi-level governance.
Allocate resources and manage performance optimization.
Enforce governance policies at team and organization levels.
Manage teams and developers in an organization with role-based access.
Integration(7)
Connect to Salesforce, OpenAPI, external REST APIs, and other advanced data sources.
Integrate with BigQuery, SQL databases, Apigee, REST APIs, and OData.
Call and process responses from connected Google Apps Script functions.
Create apps for Google Chat and publish them with one click.
Embed critical apps and information in Google Docs with Smart Chips.
Connect data and software on a single platform integrated with Google Workspace via Gmail, Google Sheets, Apps Script, and Chat.
Connect to third-party apps like Office 365, Dropbox, and Salesforce.
Mobile(2)
Create apps that work great on both desktop and mobile devices.
Run apps offline with background sync and mobile device support.
Monitoring(2)
Automatically capture and report errors from deployed applications.
Track and monitor user activity within applications for compliance and auditing.
Security(8)
Support for Active Directory, OpenID Connect, Okta, and Cognito authentication.
Organizations retain full control over their data - AppSheet does not manage or control company data.
Integrate with corporate domains for group-based sharing and access control.
Encrypt sensitive data on device for offline security.
Secure app sign-in via Google, MSFT, Dropbox, Box, and others.
Apply security filters to control data access by user role and permissions.
Handle and protect sensitive data with built-in management features.
Built-in security controls, encryption and verification everywhere with a Zero Trust approach.
Support(2)
Email customer support for Core and above plans.
Priority customer support for Enterprise Plus subscribers.
Team Collaboration(3)
Share authentication configurations across team members and apps.
Share configured connectors across team members for efficient collaboration.
Share data sources across teams and applications.
UI Components(3)
Visualize data with charts and interactive maps.
Create interactive dashboards to display key information.
Display data in tables and gallery layouts.
User Management(1)
Manage app users individually and by domain.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic app and automation features
- ✓Test and prototype apps
- ✓Up to 10 test users
- ✓Access to all platform features during prototype phase
Starter
- ✓Basic application and automation features
- ✓Connect to spreadsheets and cloud file storage providers
- ✓AppSheet database
- ✓5 databases
- ✓2500 rows per database
Core
Popular- ✓Advanced application and automation features
- ✓Connect to spreadsheets and file storage providers
- ✓Application security controls
- ✓Email customer support
- ✓AppSheet database
- ✓10 databases
- ✓2500 rows per database
- ✓Included in most paid Google Workspace plans
Enterprise Plus
- ✓Advanced application and automation features
- ✓Connect to spreadsheets, cloud file storage, cloud databases, APIs, SaaS services, and enterprise data services
- ✓Enhanced application security, team management, and governance controls
- ✓Machine learning modeling
- ✓Priority customer support
- ✓AppSheet database
- ✓200 databases
- ✓200000 rows per database
Publisher Pro
- ✓Public app publishing
- ✓Unlimited users per app
- ✓Core plan feature set
- ✓No user sign-in required
- ✓For apps without sensitive data
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Build It Yourself
Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 62 features at easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Google AppSheet alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 62 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Google AppSheet saves ~$72,120 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 62 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
28 known integrations