Stein
Use Google Sheets as your no-setup database
Stein launched on July 16, 2019 with 400 votes, #24 of 3,007 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.
In plain words
Stein lets developers use Google Sheets as a database without complex backend setup. It provides API access to spreadsheet data, eliminating traditional database configuration for applications. The tool is designed for developers who want to reduce infrastructure work and build applications faster by leveraging familiar spreadsheet tools as their data storage solution.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
There's a ton of work that needs to be done upfront before you can start building the core of your applications. Stein aims to minimize the back-end hassle by providing a no-setup database - Google Sheets!
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