I’m running a Podio app that collects customer information from people interested in what I offer. I need to find a way to automatically move this data into a Google Sheets document without using expensive tools like Zapier or similar paid platforms.
I’ve been manually copying the data but it’s getting really time consuming as more people sign up. There has to be a better way to do this automatically right?
I’m not super technical so I’d really appreciate if someone could explain the solution in simple terms. What are my options for setting up this automatic data transfer between Podio and Google Sheets for free?
Google Apps Script is your best bet here. It’s free and runs right in your Google account. I built something like this for my business six months ago - works perfectly. You create a script that hits the Podio API, grabs your data, and dumps it straight into your Google Sheet. Not too hard to learn even if you’re not technical - tons of tutorials out there. You’ll need API credentials from Podio first, but that’s easy through their developer section. Best part? It runs on autopilot. Set it to check for new entries every hour or whatever you need. Start simple - just pull basic fields first, then add more once you get the hang of it.
honestly, podio’s webhooks might be easier than apps script if you’re not big on coding. when someone submits data, podio hits a webhook url that pushes info straight to google sheets. there are free webhook services that handle the connection without any coding on your end. worth checking out b4 going the api route.
Last year, I faced a similar issue, and I found that using IFTTT was incredibly helpful. Their free tier is great for handling basic automations. You can set it up to trigger whenever a new Podio item is created, which then automatically adds a row in Google Sheets. Just link your accounts and configure the trigger settings to suit your needs. With three free applets available, it covers most basic operations well. While there may be a slight delay compared to real-time solutions, it generally suffices for business purposes and is much easier than creating a custom solution or manually transferring data.