Alternatives to Baserow
Open core no-code database from the EU
Baserow ranks #1 of 7 in No-code databases, with an Alt Score of 100. It is licensed under MIT (core/OSE); premium and enterprise directories under separate licenses, freemium from $10/user/month (billed yearly) and available on Web and Linux. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Teams and organizations (across HR, ops, sales, IT, etc.) who need a flexible database tool but want control over data privacy, compliance, or hosting rather than relying on a closed SaaS platform like Airtable.
A no-code database platform for structuring data into tables with multiple views (grid, kanban, calendar, gallery, form, timeline). It adds automation workflows (triggers, conditions, integrations with tools like Zapier and n8n), dashboards for charts and reporting, and an application builder for creating simple internal tools on top of the data. It's open-source, with both a hosted cloud version and self-hosting options (Docker, Helm, AWS).
You create a database, define tables and fields, and populate them by importing data (CSV, spreadsheets, or external sources) or entering it manually. From there you build views to visualize and filter the data, set up automations to act on changes, and optionally build a front-end application or dashboard on top.
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the No-code databases checklist (16 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Baserow is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-09
Free forever. Pay as you grow. The right plan for everyone.
https://baserow.io/pricing -
Starts at $10/user/month (billed yearly) verified 2026-07-09
$10 per user/month billed yearly
https://baserow.io/pricing -
Platforms Web, Linux verified 2026-07-09
Browser-based SaaS and self-hosted; self-hosted server targets Linux/Docker.
Docker version 19.03 is the minimum required to use Baserow.
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Status active verified 2026-07-09
Grid, Form & Gallery views Library of 65+ templates Most popular Premium For growing teams $10 per user/month billed yearly
https://baserow.io/pricing -
License MIT (core/OSE); premium and enterprise directories under separate licenses verified 2026-07-09
Content outside of the above mentioned directories or restrictions above is available under the MIT Expat license as defined below.
https://gitlab.com/baserow/baserow/-/raw/develop/LICENSE -
Views (grid, kanban, calendar) Yes verified 2026-07-09
Kanban and Calendar views also documented (paid plans).
Grid view displays your data in rows and columns like a traditional spreadsheet, making it the most versatile view type for detailed data work.
https://baserow.io/user-docs/guide-to-grid-view -
Formulas Yes verified 2026-07-09
Baserow formula fields allow you to dynamically calculate values for each cell in the field based on a formula.
https://baserow.io/docs/tutorials/understanding-baserow-formulas -
Linked records Yes verified 2026-07-09
The Link-to-table field is the most powerful way to create relationships between tables, allowing you to connect records and look up information from other tables.
https://baserow.io/user-docs/link-to-table-field -
Automations Yes verified 2026-07-09
automatically perform tasks when specific events occur in your database
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Forms intake Yes verified 2026-07-09
Form view transforms your table into shareable web forms for collecting data from anyone, with automatic validation and customizable thank-you pages.
https://baserow.io/user-docs/guide-to-creating-forms-in-baserow -
API access Yes verified 2026-07-09
Baserow is divided into two components, the backend and the web-frontend, which talk to each other via a REST API.
https://baserow.io/docs/apis/rest-api -
Self-hostable Yes verified 2026-07-09
runs all of Baserow's various services in a single container for maximum ease of use
https://baserow.io/docs/installation/install-with-docker -
Row limits (free tier) Yes verified 2026-07-09
3,000 rows per workspace
https://baserow.io/pricing -
Permissions & roles Yes verified 2026-07-09
Free and Premium plans offer two workspace-level roles, without granular, table-level restrictions.
https://baserow.io/user-docs/permissions-overview -
Import from spreadsheets Yes verified 2026-07-09
Import existing Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx, .xls, or ods) directly into a new Baserow table.
https://baserow.io/user-docs/create-a-table-via-import -
Attachments Yes verified 2026-07-09
The Baserow File field makes it easy to attach one or more files directly to a row, keeping all your related assets in one central location.
https://baserow.io/user-docs/file-field -
External sharing Yes verified 2026-07-09
Anyone with a shared view link can access the view without logging in.
https://baserow.io/user-docs/public-sharing
FAQ
Yes. NocoDB, SeaTable and Grist have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
NocoDB, SeaTable and Grist — every license claim links its source.