Free
External Collections for Adalo
Create collections and properties, add records, and connect them to Adalo as external collections with an API that returns exactly the flat shape Adalo can read.
Hosted tool
This one runs on our servers rather than in your browser, because it needs storage, an API endpoint and uptime. It is free to use within your account limits.
Open External CollectionsThe problem this solves
Adalo external collections need a specific API shape, correct pagination and an accurate total count. Building and hosting that yourself is a project on its own.
How to use it
- 1Create a database and a collection.
- 2Define properties, then add or import records.
- 3Copy the collection API endpoint and key.
- 4Add it in Adalo as an external collection.
Common use cases
- Share one dataset across several apps
- Hold data too large for Adalo collections
- Serve a public read-only catalogue
Features
- Hosted storage
- REST API with Adalo-compatible pagination
- Multiple collections and records
- API call logs
Questions
Is this free?
Yes. Every account has a free monthly API call allowance and record limit. Contact us if you need a higher limit.
Does it work with Adalo external collections?
Yes, responses are flattened and include an exact total count so lists and counts behave correctly.
