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AppSheet
A no-code development platform that allows anyone to build mobile and web apps from existing data.
What it does
Automatically generates app UI from cloud-based spreadsheets and databases. Enables data capture through images, signatures, geolocation, barcodes, and NFC. Features automated workflow rules for notifications, assignments, and logic triggers. Provides offline access with automated data syncing upon internet reconnection. Includes AI-driven features like OCR (optical character recognition) and predictive modeling.
Why it works
Accessibility: Removes the technical threshold of app development, turning 'spreadsheet people' into 'app builders'. Integration: Works natively with Google Workspace, requiring zero-configuration setup for Sheets users. Speed: Reduces development cycles from months to days for internal productivity tools. Offline Power: Specifically optimized for field workers who need robust apps in low-connectivity areas.
Category: AI & Automation
Team Size: 100-250
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As of 2026
AI & Automation
Revenue: +$100M ARR
A no-code development platform that allows anyone to build mobile and web apps from existing data.
Overview
AppSheet is a leading no-code platform that enables business users to create functional, enterprise-grade applications without writing a single line of code. It unifies data from sources like Google Sheets, Excel, and SQL databases, automatically generating interactive app interfaces. Acquired by Google in 2020, AppSheet is now a core component of Google Workspace, focusing on automating workflows and digitizing field operations.
Funding status: Acquired
Revenue source: Part of Google Cloud Subscriptions
Customer type: B2B
Pricing: Freemium
Tech stack: React, Node.js, Python (AI), Google Cloud Platform
Platform: Web • iOS • Android
Integrations: Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable, Smartsheet, SQL, Salesforce, Zapier
Founder story
Founded in 2014 by Praveen Seshadri and Brian Sabino in Seattle. Praveen, a former Microsoft engineer and academic, realized that billions of people used spreadsheets to manage data but had no easy way to turn that data into mobile-first experiences. He built AppSheet to empower the 'non-technical masses'.
What it does
- Automatically generates app UI from cloud-based spreadsheets and databases
- Enables data capture through images, signatures, geolocation, barcodes, and NFC
- Features automated workflow rules for notifications, assignments, and logic triggers
- Provides offline access with automated data syncing upon internet reconnection
- Includes AI-driven features like OCR (optical character recognition) and predictive modeling.
Who it's for
- SMB Owners
- Operations Managers
- Field Service Teams
- Citizen Developers
Why it works
- Accessibility: Removes the technical threshold of app development, turning 'spreadsheet people' into 'app builders'
- Integration: Works natively with Google Workspace, requiring zero-configuration setup for Sheets users
- Speed: Reduces development cycles from months to days for internal productivity tools
- Offline Power: Specifically optimized for field workers who need robust apps in low-connectivity areas.
Growth strategies
- Targeted the Google Sheets add- on market to capture high-intent users looking for mobile access.
- Used a freemium model that is now integrated into Google Workspace enterprise licenses.
- Leveraged a massive community of 'citizen developers' to drive organic feature requests and templates.
- Raised $20M+ in funding before a strategic acquisition by Google Cloud (2020).
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Power Apps: Strong for Microsoft users; AppSheet is the superior choice for Google Workspace and database flexibility.
- Glide: Simpler UI; AppSheet offers deeper logic, better offline support, and native mobile component access.
- AppSheet is the #1 choice for organizations building data-driven field and operations apps.