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Stackby

by Stackby · New Delhi, Delhi · Since 2018

Spreadsheet-database platform built in Delhi.

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Starting price
$4.20/user/month
Economy, billed yearly ($9 if paid monthly)
Free trial / plan
Free forever
Up to 5 editors, 20 stacks, 1,500 rows per stack
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.6
transparency & India fit

What is Stackby?

Stackby is a no-code tool that looks like a spreadsheet but behaves like a relational database. You build "stacks" of linked tables, add views, forms and automations on top, and publish simple internal apps or client portals from the same data. Founder and CEO Rachit Khator moved back to India from a US corporate job in 2018 to start the company, which operates through Relytree Technologies. Stackby describes itself as bootstrapped and says more than 75,000 companies in 150+ countries use it.

What sets it apart from a plain Airtable clone is the API connector layer. Columns can pull live data from services such as Google Analytics, Search Console, YouTube, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Hunter, Clearbit, Shopify and OpenAI, so marketing and SEO teams in India often use it to build reporting sheets that refresh themselves. Native links to WhatsApp, 11Za, Twilio, Slack, Zapier, Make, Pabbly and n8n cover most of the alerting and workflow jobs a small team needs.

The weak points are in the limits. The Free plan stops at 1,500 rows per stack and 2MB per file, and API columns only refresh manually, which is the feature most people sign up for. Permissions at table, column and view level, plus 2FA, only arrive on the Business plan, and SAML single sign-on is Enterprise-only. Stackby does not publish a security certification such as SOC 2 on the pages we checked.

Pricing is per editor seat and listed in US dollars only: Economy is $4.20 per user per month billed yearly ($9 monthly), Business $8.30 ($18 monthly) and Pro/Business Plus $12.50 ($35 monthly). Read-only guests, form submissions and share links are free. Self-serve plans need a credit card, so Indian buyers should expect a USD card charge with no GST invoice mentioned. If your team only has two or three editors and modest data, annual Economy works out to roughly $149 a year for three users.

What works well

  • +API connector columns pull live data from Google Analytics, Search Console, YouTube and SEO tools
  • +Free plan is permanent and allows up to 5 editors and 50 read-only guests
  • +Read-only guests, form submissions and share links are never charged as seats
  • +Native WhatsApp, 11Za and Twilio integrations suit Indian teams that message customers
  • +Annual billing is far cheaper than monthly, up to about 70% less on the top tier
  • +Interface designer lets you publish simple apps and portals from your tables

What to watch out for

  • −Prices are only in US dollars and self-serve plans require a credit card
  • −Free plan caps each stack at 1,500 rows and refreshes API columns manually
  • −Table, column and view permissions and 2FA need the Business plan or higher
  • −SAML single sign-on is reserved for the custom-priced Enterprise plan
  • −No SOC 2 or ISO certification is shown on the public pages we checked
  • −Plan naming is inconsistent, with the top tier called both Pro and Business Plus

Best suited for: Marketing and SEO teams that want reports fed live by Analytics, Search Console and Ahrefs · Small businesses replacing scattered Google Sheets with linked tables and forms · Agencies building lightweight client or vendor portals without writing code · Teams with many viewers but few editors, since guests are free

Stackby at a glance

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Stackby features

Researched from Stackby's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Database and views

  • Linked tables grouped into stacks
  • Multiple views with personal and locked views
  • Colour formatting of rows and cells
  • Synced tables across stacks
  • Activity history up to 3 years

Data connectors and automation

  • API connector columns for third-party services
  • Automatic or manual API refresh by plan
  • Internal automations with monthly run limits
  • Powerups (25+ add-on features)
  • Stackby API for developers

Apps, forms and portals

  • Interface designer for internal apps
  • Publishing interfaces on a custom domain
  • Custom branded forms
  • Client and vendor portals (add-on)

Admin and security

  • Table, column and view permissions
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Enterprise admin panel
  • SAML single sign-on (Enterprise)

AI

  • Stackby AI assistant
  • AI fields in tables
  • OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini connectors
  • AI content calendar template

AI capabilities

  • Stackby AI and AI Fields generate or transform cell content inside tables
  • Connectors for OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini can be used as column data sources

Stackby pricing (USD)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Stackby pricing breakdown

Free

$0

forever

  • Up to 5 editors and 50 read-only guests
  • 20 stacks, 1,500 rows and 2GB attachments per stack
  • 100 automation runs, manual refresh of API columns
  • Interface designer, 2 weeks of activity history

Economy

$4.20/user/month

billed yearly; $9/user/month monthly

  • 7,000 rows and 6GB attachments per stack, 25 stacks
  • 500 automatic API runs and 1,000 automation runs a month
  • Custom branded forms, colour formatting, interface publishing
  • 6 months of activity history

Business

$8.30/user/month

billed yearly; $18/user/month monthly

  • 50,000 rows and 20GB attachments per stack, 50 stacks
  • Table, column and view permissions; personal and locked views
  • Two-factor authentication and all Powerups
  • 25,000 automation runs, interface on custom domain

Pro / Business Plus

$12.50/user/month

billed yearly; $35/user/month monthly

  • 100,000 rows and 50GB attachments per stack, 100 stacks
  • 5,000 automatic API runs and 100,000 automation runs
  • Enterprise admin panel
  • Priority support

Enterprise

Custom

contact sales

  • Unlimited stacks, 250,000 rows and 1000GB attachments per stack
  • SAML single sign-on
  • 3 years of activity history
  • Invoice billing by PO, wire or cheque

Other pricing options & add-ons

  • Portals add-on

    Economy $60, Business $100, Pro $150 for 10 portal guests a month; Enterprise by quote

    From $60/month for 10 guests

  • • Charged per seat for anyone with editor or creator access to at least one stack; prorated for mid-month additions.
  • • Hitting row or attachment limits blocks new records but does not delete data.
  • • Self-serve plans are paid by credit card; the pricing page shows no INR prices and does not mention GST.
  • • Discounts exist for nonprofits and education, plus a startup programme.
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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • WhatsApp
  • 11Za
  • Twilio
  • Shopify
  • Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Google Search Console
  • YouTube
  • Ahrefs
  • SEMrush
  • Moz
  • Hunter
  • Clearbit
  • Mailchimp
  • Intercom
  • GitHub
  • Zapier
  • Make
  • n8n
  • Pabbly
  • Integrately
  • Airtable
  • OpenAI

For Indian businesses

  • Founder Rachit Khator relocated from the US to India in 2018 to start Stackby; the company is bootstrapped
  • The operating company is Relytree Technologies, with Relytree Inc. also named in the footer
  • Native integrations include WhatsApp and the Indian WhatsApp platform 11Za, plus Pabbly Connect
  • The pricing page quotes savings in rupees and uses Indian digit grouping, but plans are billed only in USD

Support, resources & partner network

Support & learning

  • Help centre and developer API docs
  • Priority support on Pro / Business Plus
  • Enterprise sales contact

Is Stackby the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

  • Marketing and SEO teams that want reports fed live by Analytics, Search Console and Ahrefs
  • Small businesses replacing scattered Google Sheets with linked tables and forms
  • Agencies building lightweight client or vendor portals without writing code
  • Teams with many viewers but few editors, since guests are free

Look elsewhere if you are…

  • Companies that need audited security certifications or data residency in India
  • Large datasets beyond 250,000 rows per stack, where a proper database is a better fit
  • Buyers who must pay in INR with a GST invoice through a self-serve checkout
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Specifications

Category
Office suites & productivity, AI workflow automation
Vendor
Stackby
Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
Founded
2018
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
Yes

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Stackby — frequently asked questions

How much does Stackby cost in India?+

Stackby prices every plan in US dollars, not rupees. Economy costs $4.20 per editor per month on yearly billing or $9 monthly, Business $8.30 or $18, and Pro/Business Plus $12.50 or $35. Enterprise is quoted by sales. Read-only guests are free, so a team with three editors on annual Economy pays about $149 a year.

Does Stackby have a free plan?+

Yes. Stackby's Free plan is free forever and needs no credit card. It allows up to 5 editors, 50 read-only guests, 20 stacks and 1,500 rows per stack, with 100 automation runs. API connector columns only refresh manually on Free, so teams that want auto-updating reports usually move to Economy or higher.

Is there a Stackby free trial of paid plans?+

The Stackby pricing page does not advertise a time-limited trial of paid plans. Instead, the permanent Free plan lets you build stacks, forms and interfaces and test the product before you pay. When you upgrade, charges are per editor seat and prorated if you add people partway through a month.

Does Stackby charge GST or give an Indian invoice?+

Stackby's pricing page lists only USD prices and says self-serve plans are paid by credit card. It does not mention GST or INR invoicing. Enterprise customers can be invoiced and pay by purchase order or wire. If you need a GST-compliant invoice, ask Stackby sales before buying.

Stackby vs Airtable: which is better for Indian small businesses?+

Stackby and Airtable both combine spreadsheets with databases. Stackby's per-seat prices are lower, starting at $4.20 per user a month yearly, and its API connector columns pull live data from tools like Google Analytics, YouTube and Ahrefs. Airtable has a larger ecosystem and published certifications. Budget-conscious marketing teams often find Stackby enough.

Who makes Stackby and is it Indian?+

Stackby was founded by Rachit Khator, who left a US corporate job and moved to India in 2018 to build it. The company operates as Relytree Technologies and says it is fully bootstrapped. Stackby reports more than 75,000 companies across 150+ countries as users.

Does Stackby have a mobile app?+

Yes. Stackby links to mobile apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play from its website, so you can view and edit stacks on a phone. Heavier work such as building interfaces, automations and API connector columns is better done in the web app on a laptop.

Is data safe in Stackby?+

Stackby offers two-factor authentication and table, column and view permissions from the Business plan, an enterprise admin panel on Pro, and SAML single sign-on on Enterprise. Its public pages we checked do not list a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification, so regulated businesses should ask for security documentation first.

Can Stackby send WhatsApp messages?+

Yes. Stackby lists native integrations with WhatsApp, the Indian WhatsApp platform 11Za and Twilio, alongside Slack and Microsoft Teams. For more complex workflows it also connects with Zapier, Make, n8n, Pabbly and Integrately, which many Indian teams already use for lead and order alerts.

What happens when I hit Stackby's row limit?+

When a stack reaches its plan's row or attachment limit, Stackby stops you adding new rows or files but does not delete existing data. Limits run from 1,500 rows per stack on Free to 250,000 on Enterprise. Automation and API runs are also capped at the plan's monthly allowance.

Where is the Stackby login page?+

Stackby's login is at https://stackby.com/login, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for Stackby?+

New accounts are created at https://stackby.com/signup on Stackby's official site.

How much does Stackby cost?+

Stackby publishes its plans at https://stackby.com/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Stackby have a free trial?+

Yes. Stackby's official site offers a free trial.

Does Stackby have a mobile app?+

Yes. Stackby's official website links to its Android and iOS app.

What is Stackby?+

Stackby is office suites & productivity by Stackby, an Indian company from New Delhi. Spreadsheet-database platform built in Delhi.

How much does Stackby cost?+

Stackby has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Stackby offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Stackby offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Stackby made in India?+

Yes. Stackby is built by Stackby, headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi.

Who is Stackby best suited for?+

Stackby suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for office suites & productivity with ai workflow automation.

What are the best alternatives to Stackby?+

Popular alternatives in office suites & productivity include Zoho Sheet, Zoho Workplace, Zoho Show. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Stackby deployed?+

Stackby is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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