# Glide tables vs Google Tables

**URL:** <https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-vs-google-tables/67735>\
**Category:** Ask for Help\
**Created:** [November 13, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-vs-google-tables/67735 "2023-11-13T11:49:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![JohnB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4491bb/32.png) [@JohnB](https://community.glideapps.com/u/JohnB)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-vs-google-tables/67735/1 "2023-11-13T11:49:09Z")

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My apps use around 25 tables, in one GS, stored as different tabs. Currently, I can create a new version of the app, with a new “test” GS, & develop the app. Once tested, I can then use the “replace” option in the settings/data menu, to link back to the live GS. Hence the app update, all associated testing, etc, all achieved without risking live data.  
Once migrated to Glide tables, how do I go about safely testing a new app? The only option I can see involves creating a duplicate app with copy data. But then once done, I can’t see a way of replacing the test data with the live data (in other words, there seems to be no equivalent of the “replace option”, when using Glide tables). Thx.

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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:** [November 13, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-vs-google-tables/67735/2 "2023-11-13T11:59:29Z")

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You’re right, there is no easy way to do this.

The “easiest” way is probably via CSV export/import, table by table.

Another more difficult option would be to automate it via the API, if you have a Business Plan or better. It would be possible (with a bit of work) to setup an automated data backup/restore process.

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**Author:** ![JohnB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4491bb/32.png) [@JohnB](https://community.glideapps.com/u/JohnB)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-vs-google-tables/67735/3 "2023-11-13T12:10:09Z")

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thanks Darren. I’m perplexed then how any Glide developer relying on glide tables properly and safely tests new versions, without causing themselves a huge amount of inconvenience, and risk.