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Frends Stackby

Side-by-side: pricing, features, integrations. Pick the one that fits.

The European hybrid leader in integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS).

A full work management platform that combines spreadsheets, databases, and automation in one place.

Specs · 6 differences

SpecFrendsStackby
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free tier
Pricing modelenterprisefreemium
Pricing tiers1—
Best forMid-sized companies needing hybrid integration and compliance-focused automation.Small teams who want a central hub for data and automation, not just a middleware layer.
Integrations——
Open source
Last verified——

Frends

Pros

  • Industry-leading API management
  • Transparent, flat-rate pricing
  • Strong security aligned with EU standards
  • Excellent support for legacy system integration
  • Rapid deployment with low-code

Cons

  • Smaller global brand awareness
  • Connector marketplace is growing but limited
  • Less known among non-technical buyers

Stackby

Pros

  • Genuinely usable free plan
  • Combines spreadsheets and automation
  • No coding required for automations
  • Includes over 1,000 database templates
  • Central hub for data and automation

Cons

  • Most powerful automation features require data within the platform
  • Limited if needing complex event chains across multiple external tools

Verdict

Pick Frends if mid-sized companies needing hybrid integration and compliance-focused automation.

Pick Stackby if small teams who want a central hub for data and automation, not just a middleware layer.

Frequently asked

Which is cheaper, Frends or Stackby?
Both Frends and Stackby use custom pricing — contact sales for quotes.
Does Frends have a free tier?
No — Frends is paid only.
Does Stackby have a free tier?
Yes — Stackby offers a free tier.
When should I pick Frends over Stackby?
Pick Frends if your use case matches: mid-sized companies needing hybrid integration and compliance-focused automation..
When should I pick Stackby over Frends?
Pick Stackby if your use case matches: small teams who want a central hub for data and automation, not just a middleware layer..

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