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TeamDesk

Score9 out of 10

12 Reviews and Ratings

What is TeamDesk?

TeamDesk is a low-code development platform for online database creation. Business owners or managers can build a unique web database solution without any programming to facilitate working with data, organize routine work and create an accessible data source for teams.

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Top Performing Features

  • Platform Security

    Security guardrails in place to help prevent malware, data breaches etc.

    Category average: 8.5

  • Reusability

    An internal repository where assets, modules, and even entire applications can be reused

    Category average: 8.8

  • Platform Scalability

    Apps developed by low-code platform must be scalable and capable of supporting large numbers of users

    Category average: 8.5

Areas for Improvement

  • Platform User Management

    Tools enabling admins to control user access and on-board and off-board users

    Category average: 8.3

  • Visual Modeling

    Visual modeling tooling allows business users to design processes visually.

    Category average: 7.6

An IT Tool no-one knows about and that would benefit many

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use TeamDesk to: - manage the CRM (offers, invoices, contacts, ...) - automatize administrative tasks (by law we have to fill forms every month for the administration) - organize and track inspections and cleanings - manage internal stuff (meeting notes, expenses, holidays) - receive quality reviews from our customers Each person in the company sees the information he needs and gets email notices about what he needs to know, to validate and to do. Operators 'in the field' use the TeamDesk mobile application, which generates automatic reports with photos Customers have access to the database via our website (the connexion is real simple to do) to fill satisfaction surveys or to report issues.

Pros

  • Implementing an internal administrative business process (ex Supplier Invoice collection, validation, and payment)
  • Using third party APIs
  • Generating automatically documents and sending them to third parties
  • Sharing information within the company, or storing information in an efficient way

Cons

  • The interface is a bit oldish now - very efficient but not so nice

Most Important Features

  • NoCode database - hence you can implement a new feature in minutes (really)
  • Quality of third party API connection capacity
  • Exceptional quality of the technical support Team

Return on Investment

  • Reduction of administrative personnel costs
  • Automatization of low value added tasks
  • Speed up of several internal business processes (validations of some documents by several people in line)

Alternatives Considered

Quickbase, Zoho CRM and Caspio

Other Software Used

Twilio SendGrid

TeamDesk: Handles all your operational database needs

Pros

  • Top-tier cost performance.
  • Superior customizability and system connectivity.
  • Support always goes the extra mile.
  • Foresoft is a stable company.
  • Superior reliability and performance even from Japan.
  • Configurable by business users, with advanced features for software developers.
  • Responsive development team.
  • US or EU servers, for GDPR compliance
  • Build whatever you need.

Cons

  • UI / UX could use a refresh.
  • It would be good if we can switch UI language per user, not just per database.
  • Would like to be able to copy in a specific set of tables to add a feature.

Most Important Features

  • Flexible ability to build whatever we need.
  • Really great support.
  • Integration ability.

Return on Investment

  • Better operational visibility.
  • Reduced costs.
  • Increased efficiency.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Access

Other Software Used

Slack, Wrike, Slite

TeamDesk is a great solution for managing your organization

Pros

  • Provide a very good, customizable user management system.
  • Gives a lot of flexibility to customize database to your needs without requiring coding skills. Even allows to customize interface if you can code in html.
  • Provides unlimited space and records.
  • Gives an opportunity to have a database on EU servers to comply with GDPR
  • Offers very good pricing options comparing to competitors (Salesforce, Quickbase, etc.) and offers unlimited space.
  • Gives an opportunity to share your ideas how to improve the platform, many of which are being implemented
  • Customers service if very helpful and friendly. All my questions were answered within a couple hours.

Cons

  • Drag and drop option for the attachment files.
  • Submitting couple attachment files in one column at the same time.
  • Ability to connect databases on EU and US servers.

Most Important Features

  • Project management.
  • Analytic tools.
  • Ability to manage different views for different users.
  • Ability to have external users.

Return on Investment

  • We are just starting, but I believe it will help to manage our projects more effectively and organize our documents better.

Alternatives Considered

Salesforce for Nonprofits

Other Software Used

Salesforce for Nonprofits, Quickbase

Phenomenal No-Code Custom Database Service

Pros

  • Unlimited customizability
  • Highly Reliable
  • Easy to use
  • Great customer service and support

Cons

  • The only down side that I see, is that you have to be willing to spend some time creating your database. You start with a blank canvas and all the tools you need to design a custom database. But, you have to take the time to do it. If you take that time, it is well worth it.

Most Important Features

  • Database Customization. If at any time, we recognize a need that our database is not fulfilling, I can add that functionality in a very short period of. I do not have a background in programming or computer science, so that fact that I can do this so easily demonstrates that anyone can do it.

Return on Investment

  • It has an immensely positive impact. The cost is so low compared to competitors and the usefulness is so high. It is a highly functional tool that makes our practice more effective.

Other Software Used

NetDocuments, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Lexis Advance, Squarespace, QuickBooks Online

TeamDesk: best low-code platform

Pros

  • Solves and improves operational working practices
  • Provides a platform which can be expanded and developed further as your business grows
  • Pound for pound (dollar for dollar) it is one of the most cost-effective no-code platforms on the market
  • TeamDesk support is exemplary

Cons

  • UI and general aesthetics

Most Important Features

  • Continual development of product
  • Workflow and automation
  • Integration (REST API)
  • Flexibility and scalability
  • Support

Return on Investment

  • Has improved operational efficiency
  • Increased sales
  • Reduced manual errors
  • Improved customer service and response times

Other Software Used

Trello, FreeAgent