Google Tables: What It Was & What It Did
Google Tables (Beta) was Google’s hybrid spreadsheet-database / work-tracking tool launched via Area 120, designed to help teams organize, track, and automate workflows without heavy technical overhead. It had features like:
- Tables with relational fields, custom views, filters, sorting, grouping
- Forms for data entry
- Automation bots & workflows
- Collaboration: shared workspaces, commenting, team access
- Integration with Google tools like Sheets and Drive
These made it a go-to for people who needed more than a spreadsheet, but less complexity than a full-blown database platform.
The Shutdown: What’s Changing
Google has announced that Tables will no longer be supported after December 16, 2025, and all workspaces are already in read-only mode.
Key points to know:
- You can still view and export your data until the shutdown date.
- After December 16, 2025, you’ll no longer be able to edit, run workflows, or add data.
This means it’s time to plan your transition now, not later.
Introducing MicroDB
MicroDB is a no-code data application builder designed to give you the same flexibility you loved in Tables—plus more.
- Tables and Forms: Create structured tables with rich field types (attachments, dropdowns, dates, and more). Forms are auto-generated to match your tables, so data entry is seamless.
- Views and Filters: Customize how you see your data with multiple views, filters, and groupings.
- Workflows and Notifications: Automate repetitive tasks with flexible workflows and notifications.
- Collaboration: Invite your team, assign roles, and control access. Unlimited read-only collaborators make it easy to share information widely.
- Templates to Start Fast: Instead of building from scratch, choose from prebuilt templates to jumpstart your apps.
- File & Document Handling: Manage and store files alongside your data records.
In short: MicroDB gives you the ease of a spreadsheet-database hybrid with the power of a no-code platform built to last.
Why Switch to MicroDB
- Continuity: Google Tables is shutting down—MicroDB is active, supported, and built to grow.
- Speed of Setup: Templates and auto-generated forms let you rebuild your workflows faster than you think.
- Control: MicroDB offers more granular access control and collaboration features.
- Peace of Mind: Avoid being forced into tools that may not fit (like Sheets or AppSheet). With MicroDB, you get a platform designed specifically for small teams and businesses managing their data.
How to Migrate from Google Tables to MicroDB
- Export Your Data
- Download your tables as CSV files and save any attachments.
- Create Your Tables in MicroDB
- Set up new tables that match your old schema. Define your field types (text, number, dropdown, file, etc.).
- Import Your Data
- Upload your CSV files into MicroDB. Attachments can be re-uploaded as needed.
- Rebuild Views and Forms
- Use MicroDB’s auto-generated forms and flexible views to recreate what you had in Google Tables.
- Set Up Workflows
- Rebuild automation rules like reminders, notifications, and approvals.
- Invite Your Team
- Assign roles and permissions, ensuring sensitive data is properly protected.
- Go Live
- Test your workflows, train your team, and switch over before Google Tables fully shuts down.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Google Tables users face a hard stop in December 2025. Waiting until then risks scrambling at the last minute and losing productivity. By moving to MicroDB now, you get a stable, growing platform that feels familiar while unlocking even more possibilities.
Ready to make the switch? Get started with MicroDB today and bring your data, workflows, and team collaboration into a tool built to last.