Stackby

stackby.com
Database
1-2 Weeks

No-code online spreadsheet and databases for work

How to Replace Stackby

Overview

Stackby is an AI-powered no-code platform that combines spreadsheets, databases, and automation tools to help teams create custom workflows without coding. It enables users to build powerful databases, CRMs, and apps, organize data, and automate tasks in a unified workspace that's as simple as a spreadsheet but as powerful as a relational database.

Features

68 features across 17 categories

AI(6)

AI Admin ControlsAIPremium

Control how AI is used in the admin panel

AI Co-BuilderAIPremium

Create and customize databases and workflows by describing them in natural language prompts

AI Document AnalysisAIPremium

Use AI fields to analyze documents

AI Field AgentsAIPremium

Bring AI models right into your columns using your own API keys from OpenAI, Gemini, or Anthropic to generate content, analyze documents, or do web research

AI Image GenerationAIPremium

Use AI fields to generate images (coming soon)

AI Web SearchAIPremium

Use AI fields to do web research

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(1)

Admin PanelPremium

Enterprise admin panel for managing users and settings

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(3)

Automatic API Refresh

Set time-triggered automations to refresh API data daily, weekly, monthly, etc.

Automations

Create workflow automations using triggers and actions to automate manual tasks. Supports email, Slack notifications, updating rows, generating content with AI, and more

Internal Automations

Built-in workflow automation engine with triggers and actions

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(4)

Checklists

Add checklists to track completion of items

Real-time Collaboration

Collaborate with team members in real-time on databases and workflows

Reminders

Set reminders for tasks and follow-ups

View Sharing

Share views with private sharing links

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core Database(1)

AI-Powered DatabasesAI

Custom spreadsheet-style databases with 30+ unique column types including link across tables, formulas, AI fields, checklists, and attachments

Customization(2)

Color & Styling Options

Customize color and styling for single/multiple select, ratings, checkbox types, and stack colors

Powerups

All Stackby Powerups including append data, view sharing, Google Drive Sync, deduplication, and more

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(5)

Activity History

Track changes and activity history on each row

Data Export

Export data anytime to Excel, CSV or other formats

Data Import

Import data from spreadsheets, Google Sheets, CSV, Excel files, and other tools

Database SnapshotsPremium

Create snapshots of your database for version control

Deduplication

Remove duplicate records from your database

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Database(4)

Aggregate Columns

Create aggregate relationships across tables

Link Columns

Create relationships across tables for building relational databases

Lookup Columns

Create lookup relationships across tables

Synced Tables

Synchronize data across multiple tables

Also in: Microsoft 365, Lacework, Airtable

Developer(2)

API Documentation

Comprehensive API documentation for developers

In-built Data Explorer

Configure columns from an in-built data explorer for API responses

Forms(3)

Advanced Form Builder

Build powerful forms with 30+ fields, conditional logic, multiple line-item support, updatable forms, themes, and display elements

Custom Branded FormsPremium

Create branded forms with custom colors and styling

Updatable Forms

Collect and update information from anyone via an updatable form layout

Integrations(12)

40+ Native Integrations

Built-in integrations with popular services including YouTube, Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, MailChimp, and more

API & Webhooks

Import and sync data via API and Webhooks

API Connectors

Connect columns to popular APIs to pull live data automatically

Facebook Ads Integration

Connect to Facebook Ads to pull campaign data

Google Analytics Integration

Connect to Google Analytics to pull data

Google Drive Sync

Sync data with Google Drive

Google Search Console Integration

Connect to Google Search Console for SEO data

Hunter.io Integration

Connect to Hunter.io for email finding

MailChimp Integration

Connect to MailChimp for email marketing data

Twilio Integration

Connect to Twilio for SMS and communication

YouTube Analytics Integration

Connect to YouTube Analytics

Zapier Integration

Connect Stackby to 1000+ apps via Zapier

Platform(5)

Desktop Apps

Download apps for MacOS and Windows

Mobile Apps

Native apps for iOS and Android

Multi-platform Support

Use on Browser, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Tablets, and iPad

Web App

Access Stackby via web browser

Web Clipper

Clipper extension for web content

Reporting(3)

Apps Marketplace

Choose from charts, pivot tables, summary boxes, goal tracker, and more apps from the marketplace

Page Designer

Design custom pages for your dashboards and apps

Reporting & Dashboards

Create real-time dashboards with charts, pivot tables, summary boxes, goal tracker, time tracker, embeds, docs, and global search

Security(5)

Locked ViewsPremium

Lock views to prevent unauthorized changes

Personal ViewsPremium

Create personal views for individual users

Role-Based Permissions

Set different user permissions and restrict access levels at stack, views, table, and column level

SAML SSOPremium

SAML-based single sign-on for enterprise

Two-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Enable 2FA for account security

Support(1)

Priority SupportPremium

Priority support for enterprise customers

Templates(2)

CRM Templates

Pre-built CRM database templates

Template Gallery

Access 500+ pre-built customizable templates ready to use

Visualization(9)

Calendar View

See records on a calendar broken down by one or more dates or date ranges

Gallery View

Display records as large cards highlighting attachments

Grid Grouping

Group records in grid, list, and timeline views

Grid View

Visualize data as rows and columns in a grid layout

Kanban View

Visualize workflow on a board of stacked cards with drag and drop reorganization

List View

Organize layers of data in an easy-to-read list with list visualization

Map View

Visualize data on a map

Timeline View

Track and visualize resources, events, projects with timeline visualization

View Sections

Organize views in the sidebar with sections

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Up to 5 editors + 50 read-only guests
  • 20 stacks
  • 1,500 rows per stack
  • 2GB attachment per stack
  • 100 Internal Automation Runs
  • 2MB file upload limit
  • 1 app per stack
  • 2 weeks activity history
  • 2 column linked
  • 2 API connectors
  • Manual refresh method
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Checklists and reminders
  • 5 AI Co-builder runs per month

Economy

$9/user/month
  • Unlimited guests (read-only)
  • 25 stacks
  • 7,000 rows per stack
  • 6GB attachment per stack
  • 1,000 Internal Automation Runs
  • 5MB file upload limit
  • 3 apps per stack
  • 6 months activity history
  • 10 column linked
  • 10 API connectors
  • Automatic refresh method
  • 500 automatic API runs per month
  • 6 months internal automation run history
  • 5 synced tables per stack
  • Custom branded forms
  • Customization & color formatting
  • 5 AI Co-builder runs per month

Business

Popular
$18/user/month
  • Unlimited guests (read-only)
  • 50 stacks
  • 50,000 rows per stack
  • 20GB attachment per stack
  • 25,000 Internal Automation Runs
  • 25MB file upload limit
  • 10 apps per stack
  • 12 months activity history & database snapshots
  • 15 column linked
  • 15 API connectors
  • Automatic refresh method
  • 1,000 automatic API runs per month
  • 1 year internal automation run history
  • 10 synced tables per stack
  • All Stackby Powerups (25+)
  • Table, column & view level permissions
  • Personal & locked views
  • 2FA
  • 10 AI Co-builder runs per month

Business Plus

$35/user/month
  • Unlimited guests (read-only)
  • 100 stacks
  • 100,000 rows per stack
  • 50GB attachment per stack
  • 100,000 Internal Automation Runs
  • 50MB file upload limit
  • 20 apps per stack
  • 12 months activity history & database snapshots
  • 20 column linked
  • 20 API connectors
  • Automatic refresh method
  • 5,000 automatic API runs per month
  • 1 year internal automation run history
  • 15 synced tables per stack
  • All Stackby Powerups (25+)
  • Table, column & view level permissions
  • Personal & locked views
  • 2FA
  • Admin panel
  • Priority support
  • 15 AI Co-builder runs per month

Enterprise

Custom
  • Unlimited guests (read-only)
  • Unlimited stacks
  • 250,000 rows per stack
  • 1,000GB attachment per stack
  • 250,000 Internal Automation Runs
  • 100MB file upload limit
  • 25 apps per stack
  • 3 years activity history & database snapshots
  • 15 column linked
  • 15 API connectors
  • Automatic refresh method
  • 10,000 automatic API runs per month
  • 3 years internal automation run history
  • 20 synced tables per stack
  • All Stackby Powerups (20+)
  • Table, column & view level permissions
  • Personal & locked views
  • SAML-based single sign-on
  • Enterprise admin panel
  • Priority support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Stackby

Monthly$9/mo
Yearly$108/yr
5-Year Total$540

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~10 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$108
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$324
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 68 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Stackby alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 68 features.

Buy Stackby

Better Value
Monthly cost$90/mo
3-year total$3,240
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$84,000
Maintenance$1,260/mo
3-year total$129,360
Dev time~7 months

Buying Stackby saves ~$126,120 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 68 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

19 known integrations

AnthropicClearbitFacebook AdsFullContactGeminiGoogle AnalyticsGoogle DriveGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle SheetsHunter.ioMailChimpMatterMarkOpenAISerpStatSlackTwilioYouTubeYouTube AnalyticsZapier