Flatfile

Overview

Flatfile is the 'Data Exchange' infrastructure that helps companies import, clean, and map customer data effortlessly. Its primary product, the Flatfile Data Exchange Platform, provides developers with a set of tools and APIs to build high-fidelity data import experiences into their own applications. It solves the 'CSV import hell' by using AI and rule-based mapping to ensure data is perfectly formatted every time.

What it does

• Provides an embeddable UI component for importing CSV, Excel, and JSON files.
• Automates data cleaning and validation using customizable logic (Flatfile Workspaces).
• Features AI-powered mapping that learns how to match incoming headers to target schemas.
• Includes a collaborative 'Portal' where customers can fix their own data errors.
• Offers a robust API and SDK for building custom data exchange workflows.

Who it's for

• SaaS Developers
• Product Managers
• Implementation Teams
• Data Engineers

Why it works

• Frictionless: Replaces weeks of custom 'import script' work with a few lines of code.
• Accuracy: Built-in validation ensures that bad data never touches the production database.
• User Experience: Empowers end-users to fix their own spreadsheet errors within a polished interface.
• Scale: Built to handle millions of rows and complex relational data structures.

Founder story

Founded in 2018 by David Boskovic and Erik Andrejko in Denver, Colorado. David, an experienced software architect, was tired of seeing every project get derailed by messy customer data. He built Flatfile to turn 'data onboarding' into a solved problem for the entire industry.

Alternatives

• Dromo
• OneSchema
• Nuclino
• Osmos

Comparison overview

• Dromo/OneSchema: Close rivals; Flatfile is the established market leader with the most robust enterprise platform.
• Custom Code: Flatfile is the 10x faster, safer, and more user-friendly alternative to building it in-house.
• Flatfile is the standard for companies that take data onboarding seriously.