There is a scenario where you cant decide whether you need a form or a database solution, why? because they both have a shared common (It's all about information).
So we thought to help you understand the difference between a Form and Database solution.
Let's start with Form
There are great companies building form solutions such as Typeform, Google form, and others you are probably more familiar with.
A form is an information collector.
Database on the other hand
A Database stores information that was collected.
To make it easier for you, we categories the two mediums where information is collected as:
- Online (From a website or App)
- Offline ( In banks, Churches, Schools, and places you fill a form using a pen).
How to decide on using a Form app or a Database app?
Depends on your budget and need, if you just want to receive information and don't care about the way the data are organized or managed you can use a Form app.
But seriously, many great companies have built a surety form solution that makes it very appealing for your audience to give you their information, so there are chances where you will choose Form over Database.
But If you are building a business, managing an organization, or planning an event a Database is the perfect solution.
If you are choosing free form solutions, ensure to find one that allows you to integrate a Database solution of your choice or atleast export your data easily.
Why choose Database over Form
Database solutions allow you to do anything you want with your data with multiple ways of collecting data into it, but preferable, a database solution that will help you manage your database for the purpose that you want will be a perfect fit.
Essentially, a database solution that gives you all the tools that you need to succeed and manage the way you want to.
If you are looking for such a Database solution, you can check out our work with MEV Suite.
MEV Suite is building a modern-day database app that allows you to create and automate the management of your database to help capture opportunities without much effort and help you achieve specific goals for your enterprise's needs.
If you would like to learn more you can head over to our Twitter or Website.
So what will it be a Form or a Database?
