Spreadsheet vs Database: Which is Better?
Summary
Another element that may hint that databases are the right choice for you is your search and filter demands, and how quickly you need to retrieve data based on a complex set of rules. However, in the case that many stakeholders require access to your sheet, or that you need to collaborate fully and simultaneously with one person or a group of users, spreadsheets simply don’t have this functionality honed yet. By converting an Excel file into a web application, you can use your pre-existing spreadsheet but the EASA platform integrates its own relational database and automatically manages the data exchange. You can then access your spreadsheet through a browser and allow stakeholders to view the parts they should be seeing, ensuring your logic remains secure on your corporate network or cloud. Using EASA allows for full collaboration, eliminates version confusion and input errors, and creates a useful log for everyone involved — but is still powered by an Excel spreadsheet.