AppSheet
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software development, Cloud applications |
| Founded | March 1, 2014 in Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founder | Praveen Seshadri |
| Fate | Acquired by Google LLC |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | No-code development platform for mobile, tablet, and web applications |
| Parent | Google LLC |
AppSheet is a no-code development platform that enables users to create mobile, tablet, and web applications by utilizing data from cloud-hosted spreadsheet and database services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Office 365. It caters to a wide range of business needs including project management, customer relationship management, field inspections, and tailored reporting solutions. In January 2020, AppSheet was acquired by Google LLC.
Platform
AppSheet facilitates app development directly from cloud-based spreadsheets and databases, and can be integrated as an add-on for platforms like Google Sheets. It provides both self-service and enterprise licensing options, featuring advanced governance, analytics, and performance capabilities. Unlike low-code platforms designed primarily for developers, AppSheet empowers business professionals familiar with spreadsheets to build applications without writing code.
Supported data sources encompass:
- Google Sheets
- Google Forms
- Microsoft Excel on Office 365, Dropbox, and Box (company)
- Smartsheet
- Salesforce
- DreamFactory
- Microsoft SQL Server
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Amazon DynamoDB
Data Capture
Applications built with AppSheet can collect various types of data including photos, signatures, geolocation information, barcodes, and NFC inputs. Data synchronization occurs automatically with the cloud or can be performed manually. Typical use cases include equipment and field inspections, safety incident reporting, and managing inventories.
Data Collaboration
Synchronized data supports collaboration across both mobile devices and desktop computers. Workflow automation triggers alerts and assigns tasks as needed. Offline functionality is enabled through local device storage with synchronization occurring once connectivity is reestablished.
Data Display
AppSheet offers interactive data visualization through tables, forms, maps, charts, calendars, and dashboards. Applications may incorporate multiple views sourced from different datasets.
Declarative Programming Model
The platform employs a declarative programming approach which allows users to specify app logic without traditional coding. This method prioritizes efficiency, scalability, and security rather than detailed customization.
History
AppSheet was founded in March 2014 in Seattle by Praveen Seshadri as a product developed at home.
The company obtained seed investment from New Enterprise Associates in 2015.
In 2018, AppSheet launched SPEC, a natural-language programming interface that enables users to construct applications by expressing their requirements in plain English.
On January 14, 2020, Google completed the acquisition of AppSheet, incorporating it into the Google Cloud Platform to strengthen its no-code development solutions.
