Frequently Asked Questions
What is AnyDB and how is it different from other business tools?
AnyDB is a unified platform for business records and operations.
Instead of juggling spreadsheets, disconnected apps, or rigid ERPs, you keep work orders, inspections, assets, inventory, contractors, and compliance data in one connected system that updates automatically.
Your business isn’t made of tables. It’s made of objects: assets, vendors, projects, products, shipments, inspections, sites, and people. AnyDB lets you model these things exactly as they exist in real life (as objects), rather than forcing them into spreadsheets, ERPs, or rigid table structures.
How much does AnyDB cost?
We offer a free plan for small teams and straightforward pricing for growing operations. Every plan includes unlimited records, flexible sharing, and unlimited free guest access, so you can scale without per-module fees or surprise add-ons. We also offer flexible deployment options (even white labeled) depending upon your deployment scenario.
Do I need technical skills to use AnyDB?
No. If you know how to use a spreadsheet, you can use AnyDB. It’s built to be intuitive while offering powerful automation, collaboration, and structured data management without coding or consultants.
Can I migrate my data from Excel, Google Sheets, or other tools?
Yes. You can easily import your data from spreadsheets, databases, and business tools. AnyDB helps consolidate scattered data so you no longer have to switch between apps to find critical business info.
Why is AnyDB an Object based database?
Most tools store data in tables. But real operations don’t work like tables. A vendor has contacts, contracts, invoices, certifications. A project has tasks, files, photos, and approvals. A product has components, inspections, and revisions. These things belong together as a single unit, not scattered across multiple sheets or modules.
AnyDB uses an object-based model so each thing in your business say a vendor, asset, project, factory, shipment, or customer becomes a complete object that can contain other objects. This matches how you already think about your business.
AnyDB is the first platform that lets non-developers create arbitrary, nested, connected objects with their own templates and fields, their own files, comments, and activity, direct object-to-object links, formulas that work across objects and flexible views on any object.
What if our processes are complex or constantly changing?
That’s exactly what AnyDB is built for. You can update forms, workflows, templates, and rules anytime without breaking your system. As operations evolve, your setup evolves with it.
What makes AnyDB more scalable than other solutions?
Most tools break down once you have thousands of records, multiple teams, or complex workflows. AnyDB is designed for operational scale from day one. You can created unlimited number of databases and unlimited number of records in each database allowing any scaling business to handle the needs of their business effectively.
How secure is AnyDB?
AnyDB has a security model with strict role-based permissions, encrypted storage, and detailed audit trails. Only the right people can access the right records at the right time regardless of whether they’re internal staff, field crews, or external vendors. Sensitive operational data stays locked down and fully traceable.
Is it suitable for operations with field crews, vendors, or partners?
Yes. AnyDB includes secure portals so contractors, suppliers, inspectors, and customers can log in, submit updates, upload documents, and track progress without accessing your internal systems.
Is AnyDB an ERP?
No.
ERPs are heavy, rigid, and expensive.
AnyDB gives you ERP-level structure and control, but with the flexibility of a spreadsheet and the speed of a modern platform. You get connected workflows, audit trails, permissions, and automation all without the long implementations or lock-in.
How does AnyDB compare to Excel and Google Sheets?
Sheets are great for getting started, but they break once teams need shared updates, structured records, file attachments, real permissions, version history, or connected workflows. AnyDB keeps the familiar flexibility of spreadsheets while adding structure, collaboration, and auditability needed for operational work.
How does AnyDB compare to Airtable?
Airtable is great for light project tracking and simple databases. AnyDB is built for operational scale. It handles larger data volumes, more complex record structures, stricter permissions, and workflows that involve internal teams plus vendors, suppliers, inspectors, or field crews. If the work involves ongoing processes, audits, file-heavy records, or multi-party collaboration, AnyDB fits the job better.
How does AnyDB compare to Notion?
Both AnyDB and Notion are similar with a workspace that allows organizing and structuring data in many different ways. AnyDB like Notion also has pages to create Wiki like pages and documents. But AnyDB is designed for running real operational processes. It offers structured records, validation, forms, portals, audit trails, automations, and connected workflows. Where Notion is a workspace for writing and planning, AnyDB becomes the system of record for inventory, jobs, inspections, contracts, compliance, and day-to-day operations.
How does AnyDB compare to Smartsheet?
Smartsheet is strong for project timelines and spreadsheet-style collaboration. AnyDB goes further by providing connected records, role-based access, vendor and customer portals, smarter permissions, and audit-ready operational tracking. Companies choose AnyDB when they need more than tasks and sheets, they need a central system for work orders, inventory, inspections, logs, equipment, requests, and everything that ties operations together.
How does AnyDB compare to Monday or ClickUp?
Monday and ClickUp focus on task management and project planning. AnyDB focuses on operational records and workflows. If your processes involve inspections, job steps, materials, approvals, vendor updates, or compliance documents, AnyDB gives you the structure and controls needed to run them end to end.
How does AnyDB compare to tools like Asana?
Asana is focused on managing tasks and team coordination. It is ideal for creative teams, marketing, and general project tracking. AnyDB is built for operational records and repeatable processes. It supports inspections, job tracking, asset logs, vendor documents, incident reports, inventory updates, customer or partner portals, and other workflows that require structured data and traceability. Companies choose AnyDB when they need more than tasks. They need a system of record that ties together jobs, data, documents, and approvals across their operations.
How does AnyDB compare to Jira or service desk tools?
Jira is ideal for software development and issue tracking. AnyDB is built for operational workflows that include files, photos, inspections, approvals, and multi-step processes. It becomes the single source of truth for all operational records, not just tickets.
How does AnyDB compare to SharePoint or document management systems?
SharePoint is good for storing documents. AnyDB connects documents directly into structured records and workflows, so files stay linked to the jobs, inspections, assets, or requests they belong to. This is essential for compliance and traceability.
How does AnyDB compare to low-code platforms?
Low-code platforms can be powerful but often require developer resources and long setup. AnyDB lets operations teams build and maintain workflows on their own. It is faster to deploy, easier to adjust, and simpler to manage without technical staff.
How does AnyDB compare to FileMaker or custom internal tools?
FileMaker and custom apps can do anything but require development skills, maintenance, and ongoing support. AnyDB gives you the power of a custom system without coding, and it can evolve as your workflows evolve without rebuilding parts of the system.
How does AnyDB compare to Odoo?
Odoo is a large modular ERP that requires configuration, add-ons, and often consultants. AnyDB is simpler to set up and easier to adapt as operations change. It is ideal for teams that want structure and control without the overhead of managing a full ERP stack.
How does AnyDB compare to ERP systems?
ERPs are powerful but rigid, expensive, and slow to implement. AnyDB gives growing businesses ERP level structure and visibility without the limitations, long deployment cycles, or high cost. Companies use it when they have outgrown spreadsheets but are not ready for a heavy ERP.
How does AnyDB compare to industry specific point solutions?
Industry point solutions handle one process very well but cannot adapt when operations change or expand. AnyDB provides a flexible operations layer that can support many workflows across teams, vendors, and partners, without locking you into a single predefined process.
What kind of automations does AnyDB support?
AnyDB integrates with Make, Zapier, and other APIs so you can connect to your WMS, accounting tools, CRM, or internal systems. No custom development required.
Do you have a Partner Program?
Yes, we offer several different partner programs including reseller partners, integration partners and service provider partners who can even build a larger solution based on AnyDB. See our
Partners Page for more information.
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