# Database (Alternative to Big Tables)

**URL:** <https://community.glideapps.com/t/database-alternative-to-big-tables/75512>\
**Category:** Ask for Help\
**Created:** [August 8, 2024, 9:07am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/database-alternative-to-big-tables/75512 "2024-08-08T09:07:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![Danny\_Nielsen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/danny_nielsen/32/61765_2.png) [@Danny\_Nielsen](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Danny_Nielsen)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 9:07am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/database-alternative-to-big-tables/75512/1 "2024-08-08T09:07:40Z")

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Hi

Im working on a projekt, where i need to add ~1000 rows pr. day. I use Big Tables as database, API call for read / add / edit (Got Entreprise plan). Works pretty smootly, but is a bit heavy on the update counter.

Dont get me wrong, if it turns out to be the all around best solution, we just need to pay the price.

But does anyone know a cloudbased database setup for 500.000+ rows thats cheap and kinda beginner friendly?  
The data is light (only text), dont need any fancy query / AI, just a database that Glide can read.

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**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 10:17am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/database-alternative-to-big-tables/75512/2 "2024-08-08T10:17:54Z")

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You should try the new APIv2 beta:

> **[Glide API v2 - Glide API Docs](https://apidocs.glideapps.com/api-reference/v2/general/introduction)**

It introduces a “stashing” method for bulk upload. I’m not certain, but I believe it uses 1 update per 1000 rows.

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**Author:** ![Danny\_Nielsen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/danny_nielsen/32/61765_2.png) [@Danny\_Nielsen](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Danny_Nielsen)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/database-alternative-to-big-tables/75512/3 "2024-08-08T21:08:35Z")

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Ah sweet, thanks. I’ll give it a try. And perfect if i can keep it inside Glide.