Portability

Can I get my data out in standard formats?

Learn about Data Portability

Integrations

Can this platform connect with others?

Learn about Integrations

APIs

Can I build on this platform?

Learn about APIs

Portability

“Data portability is a concept to protect users from having their data stored in “silos” or “walled gardens” that are incompatible with one another, i.e. closed platforms, thus subjecting them to vendor lock-in and making the creation of data backups difficult.” (Wikipedia)

Data Export

  • Can I export my data?
    • What data exports are available?

Data Import

  • What information can I import?
Rating Reason
Success Full data portability
Warning Limited data portability
Danger No data are portable

Integrations

What are integrations?

Integration Considerations

  • What integrations are available?

Zapier

  • What triggers are available?

Social Information

  • Where can I suggest improvements?
Rating Reason
Success Integrations cover full functionality
Warning Intergrations cover limited functionality
Danger No integrations available

APIs

What are APIs?

“An application programming interface (API) is a connection between computers or between computer programs. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.” (Wikipedia)

Why APIs matter

API Ratings

Rating Reason
Success Comprehensive and well-documented APIs available
Warning APIs partially available and/or documentation is lacking
Danger No APIs available

API Considerations

  • Are APIs available?
    • What endpoints are avilable?
  • Is developer documentation available?
    • Is documentation lacking?