Backroad vs Google AppSheet

Comparing the features of Backroad to Google AppSheet

Feature
Backroad
Google AppSheet

Capability Features

AI Automation
intelligent document processingoptical character recognition
AI Features in Apps
AI-Powered App Generation
App Governance Policies
App Prototyping
Application Templates
Automated Notifications
emailSMSPush notifications
Built-in Database
Component Library
radiochatMessagecolorPickerfileUploadjson
Container Abstraction
Control Flow Rendering
Custom Branding
Dashboard Components
Data Ownership
Describe-to-Create
File Upload
Google Chat App Publishing
Low Learning Curve
Low-Code Development
Mobile and Desktop Support
No API Route Definition Needed
No Frontend Experience Required
No Styling Required
No-Code Development
Offline Access
Partial UI Re-rendering
Process Automation
Rapid Prototyping
Rich Data Capture
formsbarcodeslocationssignaturesphoto format
Security Controls
built-in security controlsencryptionZero Trust
Smart Chips in Google Docs
Smart Suggestions
Spreadsheet-like Expressions
Team Management

Integration Features

Apps Script Integration
Built With Modern Libraries
Chart.jsSocket.IOReactTailwind CSS
Cloud Storage Integration
Google DriveOffice 365DropboxSalesforce
Data Source Integration
Google SheetsGoogle Drivehosted Excel filesCloud SQLApigeeAzure SQLAWSSalesforce objectsSmartsheetOData
Database and API Integration
Big QuerySQL databasesApigeeREST APIsOData
Deployable Platforms
DockerAzureAWSDigitalOceanHerokuGoogle Cloud
Google Workspace Integration
GmailGoogle SheetsApps ScriptChat
Javascript Node Support
Jimp Integration
LLM Integration
NPM Package Integration
OpenAI Integration
TensorFlow.js Integration
Third-Party Integrations
Office 365DropboxSalesforce

Limitation Features

No Explicit Usage Limits Mentioned
No Mention of Paid Plans
Scaling Requires Subscription
Workspace Basic Sharing

Pricing Features

AppSheet Core License in Workspace Enterprise
Free Tier
Free Tier Available