Sort

Sort.xyz operates as a data collaboration and workflow management platform, with a focus on serving teams that use Postgres and Snowflake databases. The company provides tools designed to streamline how data is shared, improved, and managed. The platform's business model is rooted in a freemium structure, offering a free tier with basic features and paid tiers for more advanced capabilities and support, with options for cloud hosting or on-premise deployment within a client's own cloud environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Founded in 2022 by Jason Zucchetto and Aaron Heckmann, Sort initially targeted the Web3 space, aiming to simplify decentralized application (dApp) development by making it easier for developers to integrate smart contract data into their user interfaces. In May 2023, the company secured $3.5 million in a seed funding round co-led by Lemniscap and The General Partnership, which also included participation from Alliance DAO, Orange DAO, and Blizzard Fund, among others. This capital was intended to expand the team and enhance its product suite for the Web3 market. However, the company later pivoted to address broader challenges in database collaboration for traditional databases like Postgres.

The core of Sort's product is a suite of tools that brings GitHub-style workflows to database management. Key features include a Data Explorer that presents database information in a spreadsheet-like interface, allowing users to easily filter rows and propose changes. The platform's 'Change Requests' system allows users to propose, review, and approve data modifications—such as adding, editing, or deleting rows—before they are applied to the database, ensuring a layer of governance and transparency. This system tracks the history of all alterations, providing visibility and the ability to undo changes if necessary. The platform also includes features for data issue management, a data catalog for easier discovery, and a REST API for automating workflows.

In May 2025, Sort announced that it was acquired by Plane, an open-source project management tool positioned as a challenger to Jira. The Sort team joined Plane to integrate their expertise in developer experiences and data tooling into Plane's mission of creating a comprehensive workspace for product development teams.

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