AnyDB
Unified business data and operations platform built for AI-driven work
About AnyDB
AnyDB is a no-code business data platform that combines spreadsheet-style record building with relational database structure, file storage, workflows, and portals in one workspace. Teams use it to build connected operational systems such as CRM, inventory, procurement, and service management, and every account includes a built-in MCP server so ChatGPT and Claude can work with permitted records. It is built by Humanly Inc., the team behind FileCloud.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan covers up to 5 internal users with unlimited systems and records
- Guest and shared-view users are unlimited and not billed, which keeps portal and partner access cheap
- Built-in MCP server on every plan lets ChatGPT and Claude work with live records under existing permissions
- Combines records, documents, file storage, forms, and conversations so teams can replace several point tools
- Enterprise tier offers self-hosting, single-tenant deployment, and AWS GovCloud for regulated organizations
- Backed by the FileCloud team, which has an established enterprise file-sharing business
Cons
- Young product launched in 2024 with very few independent user reviews on G2 or Capterra
- Business plan requires a minimum of 5 paid users, so very small teams pay for seats they may not use
- Free plan caps automation at 3 workflows and 50 executions per month and storage at 1 GB
- SSO is limited to the Enterprise tier, which requires at least 50 users
- Broad scope means configuring a system takes more upfront modeling than a simple spreadsheet or table tool
Key Features
Spreadsheet-like record builder
Design business object layouts by adding rows and columns, with Excel-style formulas for calculations across records.
AI system creation with AnyBot
Describe a process in plain language and AnyBot assembles the connected records, fields, and workflows that make up the system.
Built-in MCP server
Every plan includes an MCP server that lets ChatGPT, Claude, and other MCP-compatible assistants read and act on records the user is allowed to access.
Cell-level permissions
Control who can view or edit individual fields, and MCP access follows the same permissions as the connected account.
Custom branded portals
Give customers, vendors, and partners secure access to specific records, forms, and request status through branded portals.
Workflow automation
Build custom automations with reminders, assignments, and due dates, plus Zapier and Make connectors for external services.
File storage and desktop sync
Store and share files attached to records, and edit them in desktop apps on Windows and macOS with versions synced back.
WhatsApp and email conversations
Bring customer and business conversations into the same object model as the operational records they relate to.
Version history and audit trail
Track every change to every record and restore previous versions or deleted records on paid plans.
Document generation and reporting
Generate PDF, DOCX, and XLSX documents from records and build custom reports with calendar, table, and other views.
Pricing
- Up to 5 users
- Unlimited systems and records
- 25 business object types
- 5 active forms
- 3 workflows, 50 executions per month
- 1 GB storage, 5 MB max file size
- 1,000 AI credits per month
- MCP access for ChatGPT and Claude
- Billed yearly ($12/user/month billed monthly)
- 5 to 100 users
- Unlimited business object types and forms
- 50 workflows, 10,000 executions per month
- 20 GB storage per user, pooled
- 10,000 AI credits per month
- Version history, audit logs, and record recovery
- Custom branding and priority support
- Minimum 50 users
- Private single-tenant deployment
- Managed hosting or self-hosted
- Region-specific hosting and AWS GovCloud
- SSO with Microsoft Entra ID and Okta
- Custom domain and white-labeling
- 20,000 AI credits per month
- SLA, compliance options, and dedicated support
Best For
Replacing spreadsheet-based operations
Move inventory, procurement, or order tracking out of shared spreadsheets into connected records with permissions, history, and automations.
Lightweight CRM and service desk
Model customers, requests, work orders, and conversations in one system, with WhatsApp and email threads linked to the records.
Vendor and partner portals
Give external vendors or customers branded portal access to submit forms and view only the records relevant to them, without paying for guest seats.
AI-assisted operations through MCP
Connect Claude or ChatGPT to operational data so staff can query records, flag overdue items, and draft follow-ups within permission boundaries.
Regulated or private deployments
Run a single-tenant or self-hosted instance in a specific region or AWS GovCloud for organizations with data residency requirements.
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