Can Flatly connect to SQL databases like PostgreSQL or SQL Server?

No. Flatly connects to cloud applications (Airtable, Salesforce, Trello, etc.) through their APIs. It has no SQL database connector, no SQL editor, and no way to run queries against relational databases. If you need SQL to Google Sheets connectivity, Query Streams supports 10 database dialects with a full SQL editor and on-demand execution.

Does Query Streams work with Google Sheets like Flatly does?

Yes. Query Streams has a native Google Sheets add-on and a native Microsoft Excel add-in. Users select a saved query, adjust any available filters, and click run for live data on-demand. Unlike Flatly, Query Streams also supports Excel, so teams that use both spreadsheet platforms only need one tool.

Can Query Streams replace Flatly for syncing Airtable data?

Not directly. Flatly specializes in syncing data from cloud apps like Airtable into Google Sheets. Query Streams is built for SQL database access. However, Query Streams' automation engine can sync database query results to Airtable (and Smartsheet, Baserow, SeaTable, and others), which is the reverse direction. If you need Airtable data into Sheets, Flatly remains the simpler option for that specific workflow.

How does Query Streams pricing compare to Flatly?

Query Streams offers a free tier and flat-rate paid plans that include multiple databases, API connectors, and unlimited query executions under one subscription. You can connect multiple data sources without per-source charges. See Query Streams pricing for current details. Flatly has a free tier with limited syncs and paid plans for higher volumes.

Do I need to know SQL to use Query Streams?

No. Nova AI generates validated, dialect-specific SQL from plain English descriptions. Describe what data you need -- "show me total sales by region for Q1" -- and Nova reads your database schema, writes the query, validates it, and runs it. You can also run saved queries created by colleagues without ever seeing or editing the SQL code.

Can I share live queries with people who do not have a Query Streams subscription?

Yes. Save a query and share it with anyone. The recipient opens it in the Excel or Google Sheets add-in, adjusts any available filter values, and clicks run -- they get live data from the database without seeing the SQL code, schema, or credentials. This interactive execution-sharing model is one of Query Streams' strongest differentiators. Flatly shares data output only; there is no concept of sharing an interactive, runnable query.

Does Query Streams require any software installation on my database server?

No. The Query Streams Network Agent installs on any machine that has network access to your database -- it does not need to be on the database server itself. Install it on a Windows, Linux, or macOS machine in the same network. The Agent auto-updates and can be managed from the web portal . Flatly requires no installation at all since it is purely cloud-based, but that also means it cannot access databases behind firewalls.

Can I use Flatly and Query Streams together?

Yes. Some teams use Flatly for cloud-app sync (Airtable views, Salesforce reports) and Query Streams for SQL database access, AI analytics, and Excel workflows. The two tools address different data sources and can coexist in Google Sheets without conflict.

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