csv-api vs SheetBest
Sheets → REST with `__eq()` / `__lt()` query syntax.
SheetBest is a polished Sheets-to-API service with full CRUD and server-side aggregation. csv-api covers the same surface area on top of a real database, adds AI prompts, and ships per-dataset interactive docs out of the box.
Feature comparison
| Capability | SheetBest | csv-api |
|---|---|---|
| Source of truth | Google Sheets | Postgres-backed dynamic table |
| Read API w/ filters & sort | Yes (`__eq` / `__lt` / `__gte` etc.) | Yes (`filter[col]=…`) |
| Write API | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk writes | Yes | Yes — up to 1,000 rows / request |
| Aggregation | Yes | Yes |
| Natural language queries | No | Yes |
| MCP server (AI assistant access) | No | Yes — ChatGPT, Claude, etc. |
| Per-dataset OpenAPI | No | Yes |
| Branded shared pages | No | Yes |
| CSV / Excel upload (no Sheets needed) | Limited | Yes |
Why pick csv-api
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You don't need a Google account or a sheet — drag in a CSV or Excel file and the API is live.
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Same filter, sort, pagination, and aggregation surface, but with a Postgres engine behind it.
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Natural language prompts and a per-dataset Swagger UI give your teammates a way in without learning your filter DSL.
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MCP support means ChatGPT and Claude can query your dataset directly — no export step, no prompt engineering.
Try it in under a minute
Upload a CSV or Excel file and your REST API is live. No credit card required.