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Getting Started with Stackby

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Guide to building in Stackby

Just getting started with Stackby? This step-by-step guide is for you. By the end of it, you'll be able to build a scalable and shareable app in Stackby.

First, what is Stackby? 

With Stackby, you can build powerful, custom databases and applications that power your team’s work. It can either be a project tracker, an applicant tracker, content calendar, product roadmap or all of the above. Stackby is flexible to handle workflows big or small, and grow as your team’s evolve. 

We know building a “database” or an “application” seems trivial but with this guide, Stackby and a little effort, you’ll be able to create your own tools in no time. 

Here’s what possible in Stackby: 

  • Organize all your data in a single place 

  • Manage all your work - end to end 

  • Collaborate with your teams in real-time, on a single source of truth 

  • Automate your work

  • Build custom workflows and reports

  • Align all stakeholders in the process 

We’ve seen individuals and teams use Stackby to manage book publishing to manage their real-estate business to track their legal cases to manage content production at scale and much more. 10000s of companies use Stackby everyday to run their most important operations.

Why Stackby?

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations need agile systems that can adapt quickly—without expensive IT overhead or slow development cycles. Stackby is purpose-built to help teams work smarter, not harder, by providing a flexible, connected workspace.

Accelerate business outcomes

Stackby lets you launch new projects, track metrics, and streamline business processes in hours—not weeks. Build a solution uniquely tailored to your needs—so you can act on insights faster, experiment easily, and keep your competitive edge. With built-in templates, configurable automations, and seamless integrations, you’re ready to go from idea to execution in record time.

Boost team efficiency

Tired of scattered spreadsheets and endless email threads? Stackby gives teams one unified workspace where everyone can collaborate in real-time. Assign tasks, share files, comment directly on records, and create views for every stakeholder—ensuring everyone is always on the same page. This centralized approach reduces redundant work and keeps information accessible, accurate, and actionable.

Reduce organizational risks

Control who can access or edit your data with enterprise-grade permissions and granular access controls. Stackby’s cloud infrastructure protects your sensitive business information with secure data storage, regular backups, and compliance with key industry standards. Set rules and automations to minimize manual errors, prevent data loss, and enforce consistent processes across your organization.


Create your database 

Design your workflow

Give your team the right context

Setup your team for success

Automate your work

Build dashboards

Connect data across tools

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