Alternatives to Stackby
Spreadsheet-style databases with API connectors
Stackby ranks #6 of 7 in No-code databases, with an Alt Score of 93. It is proprietary, freemium from $10/user/month and available on Web, iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Small to mid-size teams and businesses (marketing, sales, ops, HR, finance) who want a flexible database to organize work without writing code, as an alternative to Airtable or spreadsheets.
A no-code, spreadsheet-style database builder with custom tables, multiple views, forms, and page designer for presenting data. Built-in API connectors pull in live data from external platforms and services directly into tables. Automations and integrations (Zapier, Make, Slack, Microsoft Teams, AI tools) let you trigger actions on that data. Industry-specific templates (CRM, content calendars, project trackers) speed up setup.
Create a 'stack' containing tables (like spreadsheets with database features), then populate them by importing files (CSV, Excel, XML, JSON) or connecting an API connector to sync live external data. Apply different views, forms, or automations to work with the data, and collaborate with teammates within the stack.
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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 Stackby is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Platforms Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows verified 2026-07-09
Web, Android, iOS, WebClipper and Desktop Apps Download apps for MacOS and Windows
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-09
© Relytree Technologies Private Limited & Relytree Inc
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-09
Free $0 free forever … Economy … Business … Pro … Enterprise
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Starts at $10/user/month verified 2026-07-09
can choose between Economy, Business and Pro plans, starting at $10/user/month
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Status active verified 2026-07-09
Product updates published through 2026.
July 2025: Stackby Guides — New Learning Resource
https://help.stackby.com/en/articles/479-july-2025-stackby-guides-—-new-learning-resource -
Views (grid, kanban, calendar) Yes verified 2026-07-09
Whether you prefer grids, timelines, calendars, galleries, lists, or Kanban boards, easily organize, track, and manage your projects and data your way.
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Formulas Yes verified 2026-07-09
You can represent a single column type in a different way or compute between two or more different column types (Text or Number) using Formulas.
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Linked records Yes verified 2026-07-09
A column type 'Link' allows you to do just that. You can now link between two tables via linking rows from each, and make a perfect relational database.
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Automations Yes verified 2026-07-09
Create workflow automations using triggers and actions to automate manual tasks and get things done. Sending emails, slack notifications, updating rows, generate with AI and more.
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Forms intake Yes verified 2026-07-09
If Allow records to be created through forms is on, forms will continue to accept submissions.
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API access Yes verified 2026-07-09
Stackby now supports Personal Access Tokens (PATs) — giving developers and power users a secure, scoped way to authenticate with the Stackby API.
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Self-hostable No verified 2026-07-09
Cloud-only SaaS; no self-hosting option.
© Relytree Technologies Private Limited & Relytree Inc
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Row limits (free tier) Yes verified 2026-07-09
Free includes: … 1500 rows per stack
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Permissions & roles Yes verified 2026-07-09
You can select permission levels (Editors and up, Creators and up, Specific users, Nobody), or specific users.
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Import from spreadsheets Yes verified 2026-07-09
You can also create a new stack by importing your spreadsheet or CSV file.
https://help.stackby.com/en/articles/49-creating-new-stack-via-csv-import -
Attachments Yes verified 2026-07-09
An attachment or files field type allows you to add multiple files directly to your Stackby rows.
https://help.stackby.com/en/articles/73-column-type-attachments-or-files -
External sharing Yes verified 2026-07-09
If you want to embed a stack on your website or on your blog, it is very easy. … You can also share a stack without embedding … when you want to share it on a view only basis.
https://help.stackby.com/en/articles/52-how-to-embed-a-stack-to-any-website-or-web-page
FAQ
Yes. Baserow, NocoDB and SeaTable have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Baserow, NocoDB and SeaTable — every license claim links its source.