How DataBridge Works

Transform your spreadsheets into powerful databases with APIs in minutes. Here's everything you need to know.

Quick Overview
DataBridge converts your Excel files and Google Sheets into hosted PostgreSQL databases with instant API access

Import Data

Upload Excel files or connect Google Sheets

Auto-Generate Database

We create tables and detect schemas automatically

Use Your API

Query data instantly via REST API

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Create Your Account

Sign up with your email and password—no credit card required for the free tier.

  • Free tier includes 1 project, 1 table, and 1,000 rows
  • Secure authentication with password encryption
  • Instant access to your dashboard

Screenshot: Sign Up Page

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Screenshot: Create Project

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Create a Project

Organize your tables into projects (also called workspaces). Each project can contain multiple related tables.

  • Give your project a name (e.g., "Marketing Data", "Sales CRM")
  • Add an optional description for context
  • Switch between projects anytime
3

Upload Your Spreadsheet

Import data from Excel files (.xlsx, .xls, .xlsm) or connect your Google Sheets via OAuth.

  • Excel: Drag & drop files up to 50MB
  • Google Sheets: Connect via OAuth and select sheets to import
  • Supports multiple sheets in one file
  • Handles messy data (empty rows, merged cells, headers not in row 1)

Screenshot: Upload Interface

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Screenshot: Schema Preview

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4

Review Smart Schema Detection

Our smart detection analyzes your data and suggests a schema. You can review and adjust before importing.

  • Auto-detects header row (even if not in row 1)
  • Infers data types (text, number, date, boolean, email, URL)
  • Shows confidence scores and warnings
  • Edit column names and override data types
5

Data Imported Successfully

Your data is now stored in a PostgreSQL database with automatic indexing for fast queries.

  • Batch inserts (1,000 rows at a time)
  • Background processing for large datasets (>10K rows)
  • Automatic primary key and index creation
  • Multi-tenant isolation (your data is secure)

Screenshot: Import Success

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Screenshot: Data Management

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Manage Your Data

View, edit, search, and manage your data through an intuitive spreadsheet-like interface.

  • View data in paginated table (50 rows per page)
  • Sort by any column, search and filter
  • Add, edit, or delete rows directly
  • Export to CSV (Free) or Excel/JSON/SQL (Pro)
7

Access via REST API

Every table gets a REST API endpoint automatically. Query your data from any application.

  • GET endpoint for reading data (Free & Pro)
  • POST, PUT, DELETE for full CRUD (Pro only)
  • Pagination, filtering, and sorting via query params
  • Secure API key authentication
  • Code samples in curl, JavaScript, Python
# Example API Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://databridgehq.com/api/projects/abc123/tables/def456/data" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
# Response
{
  "data": [{"id": 1, "name": "John"}],
  "total": 1000,
  "page": 0
}

Key Features

Smart Schema Detection

Automatically detects header rows, infers data types, and handles messy spreadsheets with confidence scores and warnings.

Secure & Isolated

Multi-tenant database isolation ensures your data is separate from others. All API keys are hashed and stored securely.

PostgreSQL Powered

Your data is stored in a production-grade PostgreSQL database with automatic indexing and backup.

Instant API Access

Every table gets a REST API with pagination, filtering, and sorting. Copy-paste code samples to get started quickly.

Multiple Sources

Import from Excel files (.xlsx, .xls, .xlsm) or connect Google Sheets via OAuth. Supports multiple sheets per file.

Easy Data Management

Spreadsheet-like interface for viewing, editing, searching, and exporting data. No SQL knowledge required.

Common Use Cases
See how teams use DataBridge to solve real problems

📊 Operations Teams

Manage inventory, track orders, and share data via API with internal tools without building a custom database.

🚀 Startup MVPs

Launch quickly by importing your customer list, product catalog, or user data from spreadsheets and accessing it via API.

📈 Marketing Analytics

Import campaign data from multiple Excel reports, query via API, and build dashboards without complex ETL pipelines.

🎓 Educators & Researchers

Share research data, survey results, or student records with collaborators via secure API endpoints.

💼 Small Businesses

Replace slow, breaking Google Sheets with a real database while keeping the familiar spreadsheet interface for data entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does import take?

Small files (<1,000 rows) import in seconds. Files with 10,000-100,000 rows may take 1-5 minutes. We process imports in the background for large datasets.

What if my spreadsheet has messy formatting?
Can I update data after import?
Is my data secure?

Ready to Transform Your Spreadsheets?

Start with our free tier—no credit card required

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