Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Stackby

Replace Stackby with a custom build. No-code online spreadsheet and databases for work

1-2 Weeks
68 features19 integrations1-2 weeks

Estimated Timeline

Based on 68 features at 1-2 Weeks difficulty, expect about 1-2 weeks with AI-assisted development.

1
Planning & architecture
1-2 days
2
Core features (Phase 1)
3-4 days
3
Advanced features (Phase 2)
3-4 days
4
Testing & deployment
1-2 days

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

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Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 68 features

Integrations(12 features)

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

+7 more in this category

Visualization(9 features)

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

+4 more in this category

AI(6 features)

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)

+1 more in this category

Data Management(5 features)

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

Platform(5 features)

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

Security(5 features)

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

Collaboration(4 features)

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

Database(4 features)

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

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.

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