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Dev tools · August 2, 2019

SheetBest

Turn a SpreadSheet (Google or Excel) into a REST API

SheetBest launched on August 2, 2019 with 276 votes, #50 of 3,185 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

In plain words

SheetBest converts Google Sheets or Excel spreadsheets into REST APIs, allowing developers to use a shared spreadsheet as a backend database without authentication. Users can read from and write to their spreadsheets through API calls by simply providing a shareable link. The tool eliminates the need for traditional backend infrastructure, making it useful for developers building applications that require lightweight data storage and management solutions.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Turn your Google SpreadSheet into an API that you can Read and Write! Everything without even logging in. This way you can use a SpreadSheet as the entire backend for your application just by providing us with the shareable link to it. Try it now for free!

Transform Google Sheets into powerful REST APIs in under 60 seconds. No coding required! Build websites, apps & prototypes with instant spreadsheet databases. Start your free trial today.

Build websites, widgets, apps, prototypes, and tons more. Leave the backend to us. Get your API running in under 2 minutes. No complex database configuration or backend infrastructure required. Simple REST API calls that work with any programming language. Copy-paste code examples get you started instantly. Your users can edit data directly in Google Sheets. No admin panels or complex interfaces needed. Skip the database complexity and connect directly to Google Sheets for instant data management. Perfect for rapid prototyping and production applications. Create APIs from spreadsheets with no complex setup or backend knowledge required. Just connect your Google Sheet and start building.…from sheetbest.com

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