Google Sheets holding your team back? Here are seven telltale signs it’s time to explore a Google Sheets alternative that can keep pace with your growth.

Sign #1: You’re Managing Too Many Tabs

When you find yourself scrolling through 20+ tabs to find the right data, your spreadsheet has become a maze. This complexity leads to errors, confusion, and wasted time.

The Solution: A spreadsheet database platform like Stackby uses relational databases, allowing you to connect data across tables without endless tabs.

Sign #2: Formulas Keep Breaking

You’ve experienced the frustration: someone edits a cell, and suddenly formulas across multiple sheets stop working. Tracking down the source becomes a full-time job.

The Solution: Stackby’s relational structure means changes don’t cascade into broken references. Data integrity is maintained automatically.

Sign #3: Collaboration Is Chaotic

Multiple team members editing simultaneously leads to overwritten data, lost changes, and version control nightmares. Google Sheets’ collaboration features are basic at best.

The Solution: Stackby offers granular permissions, detailed activity logs, and collaborative features designed for teams. Assign different access levels by user, table, or even row.

Sign #4: You Need More Than Just Grids

Your project management workflow needs a Kanban board. Your event planning requires a calendar view. Your inventory management would benefit from a gallery view. Google Sheets offers none of these.

The Solution: Stackby provides 8 different view types — switch between them instantly without changing your underlying data.

Sign #5: Data Entry Is Entirely Manual

You’re copying data from Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, and other platforms into Google Sheets manually. This is time-consuming and error-prone.

The Solution: Stackby’s 50+ API connectors automatically pull data from third-party platforms. Set it once, and your data stays updated automatically.

Sign #6: Google Forms Isn’t Cutting It

You need advanced forms with conditional logic, multiple line items, file uploads, digital signatures, and the ability to update existing records — not just create new ones.

The Solution: Stackby’s form builder is far better than Google Sheets and Google Forms combined. Create sophisticated forms with themes, display elements, and advanced functionality.

Sign #7: You’re Paying for Multiple Tools

You’re using Google Sheets + Zapier + a project management tool + a form builder + a database. The costs are adding up, and data is siloed across platforms.

The Solution: Stackby consolidates these tools into one platform at a fraction of the cost. Starting at $149 annually for 3 users, it’s 4x more cost-effective than piecing together multiple solutions.

Making the Move

Transitioning from Google Sheets to Stackby takes minutes, not days. Simply export your sheets as CSV files and import them into Stackby. No credit card required to start.

Over 70,000 companies have already discovered why Stackby is the best Google Sheets alternative for growing teams. Join them today.