Is Query Streams a direct replacement for Skyvia?

For database-to-spreadsheet workflows, yes. Query Streams covers everything Skyvia does for getting SQL database data into Excel and Google Sheets, and adds on-premise agent security, a native Excel add-in, AI-powered query generation, and parallel execution. For pure cloud-to-cloud SaaS app syncing (like Salesforce to a cloud warehouse), Skyvia has broader connector coverage.

Does Query Streams support the same databases as Skyvia?

Query Streams supports 10 database dialects with full SQL validation: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Microsoft Access, Oracle, Snowflake, BigQuery, and DuckDB. Skyvia also supports SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, but Query Streams covers more database types and provides deeper SQL query support.

How is Skyvia pricing different from Query Streams pricing?

Skyvia uses row-based pricing tiers. The free plan is capped at 100 rows, and paid plans start around $19/month. Query Streams offers a free tier with full feature access and paid plans starting at $19/month with flat pricing -- no row limits, no per-database charges.

Can I connect to on-premise databases without exposing them to the internet?

Yes. The Query Streams Network Agent installs on any machine inside your network that can reach your database. It only makes outbound connections -- no inbound firewall rules, no SSH tunnels, no public database exposure. Skyvia requires your database to be reachable from their cloud infrastructure.

Does Query Streams have a native Excel add-in?

Yes. Query Streams has native add-ins for both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Select a saved query, adjust filter values, and run it for on-demand live data. You can run multiple queries in parallel into separate worksheet tabs. Skyvia has no native Excel add-in.

Can I share live database queries with people outside my organization?

Yes. Query Streams lets you share saved queries with external partners, clients, or vendors. The recipient runs the shared query from their own Excel or Google Sheets without seeing your SQL code, database schema, or credentials. This interactive sharing model is not available in Skyvia.

What is Nova AI and can it replace writing SQL manually?

Nova AI is Query Streams' built-in AI assistant that generates validated SQL from plain English questions. It writes queries against your actual database schema, validates syntax, and can generate charts from results. Skyvia has no equivalent AI feature.

Does Query Streams support API data sources like Skyvia?

Yes. Query Streams includes an API-to-SQL bridge that connects to Stripe, HubSpot, Shopify, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and ShipStation. Skyvia covers more cloud app connectors (Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Zendesk), so for niche SaaS integrations Skyvia has broader coverage.

Is there a free alternative to Skyvia?

Yes. Query Streams offers a free tier with full feature access including the on-premise agent, Excel and Google Sheets add-ins, Nova AI, and parallel query execution. Unlike Skyvia's free plan, which is capped at 100 rows, Query Streams has no row limits on any tier.

Do I need an ETL pipeline to get database data into Excel?

No. Traditional ETL tools extract, transform, and load data into an intermediate location before it reaches your spreadsheet. Query Streams skips all of that -- install the Network Agent next to your database, and your Excel or Google Sheets add-in queries it directly with live results on demand.

How does Query Streams compare to building a custom ETL workflow?

Custom ETL pipelines require engineering time to build, maintain, and monitor plus infrastructure costs. Query Streams replaces that entire stack for spreadsheet-based reporting. Install the agent, connect your databases, and your team gets live SQL access from Excel and Google Sheets immediately with no pipeline to build or maintain.

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Is the Agent Online? What Offline Means and How to Fix It
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