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    Airtable vs Google Sheets

    Mathis Vella
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    Product Hunters 👋 Let's talk about fine-tuning your data management. Airtable offers a unique blend of database functionalities and the ease of a spreadsheet, but how does it really stack up against the familiarity of Google Sheets? Key Differences to Explore: - Interfaces Over Sheets: Airtable breaks the grid barrier, offering customizable views that turn your data into calendars, Kanban boards, and more. It's about seeing the data, not just storing it. - Fields That Fit Your Data: More than just text and numbers, Airtable fields can handle attachments, checkboxes, and links. Imagine the possibilities when your spreadsheet doubles as a mini-database. - Automate the Mundane: With Airtable, repetitive tasks are off your plate. Its automation toolkit allows for seamless integration and workflow improvements without a single line of code. - Design Your Data Experience: Interface Designer in Airtable means you're not just sharing tables; you're crafting the data experience for your team. Tailor information, simplify complex bases, and keep everyone focused on what matters. For those who've already dived into Airtable, what have been your game-changers?

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    Pavel Kukhnavets
    Hygger
    Hygger
    I'd say, Google Sheets keeps getting better with its updates and offers users innovative features. All the same, this doesn’t save it from the active offensive of competitors and profitable Google Sheets alternatives. One of the powerful alternatives to Google Sheets is Airtable. It can be considered an enhanced version of Google Sheets wherein you can generate tabular columns, add daily tasks or lists, and maintain a timely record. Airtable has a free plan with limited features, so you can test drive it with ease.
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    Henry Habib
    I feel like this is comparing hammers and sledgehammers.. they each have their own purpose. AirTable is way more robust and feature-rich, but is overkill if you just want an attendance sheet
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    Amy
    Heard so much about Airtable but have not personally used it - was not a fan of Google Sheets when I started using them but they've become 2nd nature now. To those who switched from Sheets to Airtable, what convinced you to do so?
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