Airtable
Cloud collaboration platform combining the flexibility of a spreadsheet with database power
Rowy
Spreadsheet UI for Firestore with low-code cloud automation
Rowy provides a spreadsheet-style interface for Firestore, enabling CRUD, bulk import/export, and low-code cloud function workflows—all managed from your browser without leaving your GCP project.
Overview
Overview
Rowy transforms Google Firestore into a familiar spreadsheet interface. Users can view, sort, filter, and edit documents directly in the browser, performing CRUD operations, bulk imports/exports (CSV, JSON, TSV), and managing multiple views of the same collection. All data stays in your own GCP project, and Rowy runs as a Cloud Run service, so no data is stored externally.
Low‑code automation
Beyond data entry, Rowy lets you attach cloud functions to field‑level changes. With access to any NPM package, you can build workflows that send emails via SendGrid, index records in Algolia, push metrics to BigQuery, or invoke custom APIs. Functions can be triggered manually through an “Action” field or automatically on updates.
Collaboration and extensibility
Rowy provides granular role‑based permissions, built‑in user management, and customizable column visibility, enabling teams to collaborate safely. Over 30 field types—including rich text, file upload, relational connectors, and computed aggregates—let you model complex data without writing extensive code.
Highlights
Spreadsheet-like UI for Firestore with sorting, filtering, and bulk import/export
Low-code cloud function builder that supports any NPM package
30+ field types including rich text, file upload, and relational connectors
Granular role‑based permissions and built‑in user management
Pros
- Native Firestore integration keeps data within your own GCP project
- Browser‑only workflow eliminates the need for local development tools
- Extensible automation via custom JavaScript/TypeScript cloud functions
- Collaborative permission controls reduce risk of accidental changes
Considerations
- Limited to Google Cloud Firestore; other databases are not supported
- Requires basic familiarity with Firebase/Firestore concepts
- Complex automations may need JavaScript/TypeScript expertise
- Very large datasets can be slower than dedicated BI tools
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams building internal tools on top of Firestore
- Developers needing a quick admin UI without writing a full backend
- Product managers who want low-code workflow automation
- Startups prototyping data‑driven applications rapidly
Not ideal when
- Projects that rely on relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Users requiring advanced analytics or reporting dashboards
- Organizations needing on‑premise hosting without Google Cloud
- Non‑technical users unable to work with JavaScript for custom functions
How teams use it
Content Management System for a Firestore‑backed website
Editors can update pages, images, and metadata via a familiar spreadsheet view, while changes trigger cloud functions to rebuild static sites.
Automated notification system
When a record’s status field changes, a Rowy cloud function sends emails via SendGrid and SMS via Twilio without writing server code.
Data migration and cleanup
Bulk import CSV data, apply validation rules, and run custom functions to normalize fields before publishing.
Role‑based admin panel for internal tools
Team members see only the columns and rows they’re permitted to edit, with audit logs captured in Firestore.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript99%
JavaScript1%
HTML1%
CSS1%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to host Rowy myself?
Rowy runs as a Cloud Run service in your own GCP project, so your data never leaves your Firestore.
Can I use Rowy with databases other than Firestore?
Rowy is built specifically for Firestore; other databases are not supported.
Is there a limit to the number of rows or columns?
Rowy inherits Firestore limits; performance depends on collection size, but typical spreadsheet workloads work smoothly.
How are custom automations executed?
You define cloud functions in JavaScript/TypeScript; Rowy deploys them to Cloud Functions, triggered by field changes or manual actions.
Is there a free tier?
Rowy itself is open source; you only pay for the underlying GCP resources you provision.
Project at a glance
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