Question 1

What if I need help connecting my API or External Database?

Accepted Answer

Definitely check out our help docs or if you really get stuck, ask a question in the forum or reach out to an Adalo Expert!

Question 2

What types of APIs can I use?

Accepted Answer

We support almost all JSON REST APIs via HTTP as long as it returns an array of results, records, items, etc. The array can even be nested under another key. We do not currently support GraphQL, XML, RSS, or other API structures.

Question 3

Do I need to be on a paid plan to use External Databases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. External Database features are available on Professional and up.

Question 4

I don't have a paid Airtable Account. Can I still use Airtable with my Adalo app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can! Airtable has a free version that gives you unlimited bases with up to five editors with 2 GB of attachments per base. Learn more about Airtable Pricing.

Question 5

How do I know if Airtable is the right database for me?

Accepted Answer

There are plenty of great database tools for you to choose from! Adalo has its own back-end database too. You may be choosing between Xano, Firebase, or Airtable – here’s a quick intro to external collections to help you decide.

Question 6

I need help using Airtable with Adalo, where do I find it?

Accepted Answer

We’ve done some troubleshooting for you already in this video! Additionally, here are some great resources to help you build an app without code — that includes expert tutorials, follow-along videos, and more. You could also contact an Adalo Expert to help you along the way.

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Question 7

Is Google Sheets a database application?

Accepted Answer

Google Sheets is usually used as a spreadsheet program, however, using Google Sheets as a database is also a possibility. You’ll need to keep in mind the security considerations and database size.

Question 8

Does Google Sheets have any limitations?

Accepted Answer

Although Google Sheets has limitations for the numbers of cells you can use (up to 10 million cells) and API calls you can make per minute, it’s still a good option that you can get for free. You may be choosing between Xano, Firebase, or Airtable – here’s a quick intro to external collections to help you decide.

Question 9

I need help using Google Sheets with Adalo, where do I find it?

Accepted Answer

We’ve done some troubleshooting for you already in this video! Additionally, here are some great resources to help you build an app without code — that includes expert tutorials, follow-along videos, and more. You could also contact an Adalo Expert to help you along the way.

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Question 10

Is Firebase a database application?

Accepted Answer

Firebase is Google’s mobile app back-end platform that can be used to host databases for mobile applications. Its advantages include an end-to-end development environment, faster time to market to create apps, and scalable infrastructure.

Conectar a Bancos de Dados Externos

Benefícios de Aplicativos Adalo com Bancos de Dados Externos

Múltiplos Bancos de Dados

Gerenciamento de Conteúdo

Usuários Externos com Xano

Hospedagem de Dados Fora do Adalo

Dados Externos em Texto Mágico

Conectar a Hubs de Informações Gratuitas e Públicas

Perguntas Frequentes

E se eu precisar de ajuda para conectar minha API ou Banco de Dados Externo?

Que tipos de APIs posso usar?

Preciso estar em um plano pago para usar Bancos de Dados Externos?

Não tenho uma conta Airtable paga. Ainda posso usar o Airtable com meu aplicativo Adalo?

Como sei se o Airtable é o banco de dados certo para mim?

Preciso de ajuda para usar o Airtable com o Adalo, onde encontro?

Google Sheets é um aplicativo de banco de dados?

Google Sheets tem alguma limitação?

Preciso de ajuda para usar Google Sheets com Adalo, onde encontro?

Firebase é um aplicativo de banco de dados?

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