Build Apps with Spreadsheet Backends

Ship real apps without standing up a database

Model data in a spreadsheet, generate secure APIs, and connect your front-end. Perfect for MVPs, internal tools, and content-driven apps.

How to Build Faster

From sheet to API to UI

01

Model in a Sheet

Start with the tables you already maintain—users, plans, features, or content.

UsersPlansFeatures
app_model.xlsx
idemailplan_idrolecreated_at
1ana@acme.ioproadmin2025-01-02
2lee@example.comstartermember2025-02-10
3sam@demo.copromember2025-03-03
foreign-key style refs (users.plan_id → plans.id)
02

Generate APIs

Instant CRUD + query endpoints, plus optional AI prompts for natural-language access.

Endpoints & Auth
GET /data/users
POST /data/users
GET /data/plans?join=features
field/row permissionsAPI keys & IP allowlists
03

Ship the UI

Connect your front-end (Next.js, React, mobile) and iterate from the sheet.

Next.js / React UI
fetch('/data/users?select=id,email,plan_id') .then(r => r.json()) .then(({data}) => setRows(data))
onInsert → notify Slack
deploy preview promote when approved

Why Developers Choose This Stack

Speed, simplicity, and control

90%

Prototype Faster

Launch working apps in hours with a spreadsheet as your backend.

60%

Cut Backend Work

Skip boilerplate and maintenance—focus on product UX.

3x

Iterate Rapidly

Change data and logic without redeploys; ship more experiments.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Get started today and see how this use case can revolutionize your business processes.