Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out how to get my Podio app data into Google Sheets without spending any money. My app tracks people interested in my service and I would love to see this information automatically updated in a spreadsheet.
I know Zapier could handle this, but I want a free solution. Are there any alternative methods to connect Podio with Google Sheets that won’t cost anything? I’m not very tech-savvy, so I would appreciate a simple, straightforward explanation. Has anyone tackled a similar project? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I’ve actually tackled this exact problem before! Here’s what worked for me:
Instead of relying on third-party tools, I ended up using Google Apps Script combined with Podio’s API. It sounds techy, but it’s actually not too bad once you get the hang of it.
The basic idea is to write a small script that pulls data from Podio at regular intervals and dumps it into your Google Sheet. You’ll need to get an API key from Podio and learn some basic Google Apps Script, but there are tons of tutorials out there.
The best part? It’s completely free and runs automatically once set up. It took me a weekend to figure out, but now I have real-time Podio data in my sheets without paying a dime.
If you get stuck, the Podio community forums are super helpful. Good luck with your project!
hey ameliat, have u tried using podio’s API? it’s free but needs some coding. you could write a script to fetch data from podio and update your google sheet. might be a bit tricky if ur not techy tho. maybe check out some youtube tutorials on podio API + google sheets integration? good luck!
While using Podio’s API is a viable option, it does require coding skills. An alternative approach you might consider is utilizing Google Apps Script. It’s free and integrates seamlessly with Google Sheets. You can set up a script to periodically fetch data from Podio using their API and update your spreadsheet automatically. This method still involves some coding, but it’s generally more accessible for non-developers. There are numerous tutorials and community forums that can guide you through the process step-by-step. It might take some initial effort to set up, but once configured, it should run smoothly without ongoing costs.