Alternatives / Airtable
Nine options span no-code databases, relational spreadsheets, PostgreSQL interfaces, a Firestore backend, and low-code application builders. Licenses range from MIT, Apache-2.0, AGPL, and GPL to source-available terms.
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Baserow, Teable, APITable, and undb provide their own database experience. Mathesar works directly on PostgreSQL, NocoDB can connect to existing relational databases, and Rowy presents a spreadsheet interface for Firestore. If portability matters, check whether a tool exposes a database you already control or stores data in its own model.
Baserow combines databases with application pages, dashboards, and workflows. NocoBase is oriented toward complete internal systems such as CRM, ERP, and approval applications. Grist, Teable, Mathesar, and undb are more focused on tables and data workflows.
Baserow uses PostgreSQL internally; Teable is built around PostgreSQL; Mathesar operates directly on PostgreSQL databases; and NocoDB can connect to PostgreSQL. Mathesar is a direct fit when you want ordinary PostgreSQL schemas and permissions.
A public repository does not by itself make software open source. NocoDB's current Sustainable Use License and NocoBase's Apache-based license with added restrictions are source available. Other projects listed here use the stated open-source licenses for their core or community editions; commercial editions and features can have separate terms.
Teams look for Airtable alternatives when they want to self-host business data, connect an interface to a database they already operate, reduce dependence on per-seat SaaS pricing, or choose software with transparent licensing. The projects here range from no-code databases to PostgreSQL interfaces, a Firestore backend, and low-code application platforms.
Airtable-style interface for existing PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, with multiple views, APIs, webhooks, collaboration, and schema management. Current releases use the Sustainable Use License, which adds restrictions beyond standard open-source licenses.
Pricing: Self-hosted and hosted options; check current terms and plan limits.
Build CRM, ERP, approval, and back-office applications using visual data modeling, workflows, permissions, plugins, and AI-assisted development. Its license adds restrictions to Apache-2.0.
Pricing: Self-hosted options; commercial licensing applies to restricted uses and features.
PostgreSQL spreadsheet experience with linked records, formulas, multiple views, real-time collaboration, APIs, app building, and AI features. Community Edition core is AGPL-3.0; packages under packages/ use MIT.
Pricing: Self-hosted Community Edition; some AI and enterprise features are commercial.
AGPL-3.0 collaborative database with linked tables, grid, gallery, Kanban, calendar, Gantt, forms, dashboards, automation, permissions, and extensible widgets. Hosted commercial evolution is known as AITable.ai.
Pricing: Open-source self-hosted edition; hosted commercial service available separately.
Apache-2.0 Community Edition combines spreadsheet formulas with relational tables, Python formulas, forms, charts, access rules, APIs, version history, and self-hosting.
Pricing: Self-hostable Apache-2.0 Community Edition; additional commercial functionality is available.
Apache-2.0 visual interface for Google Firestore with JavaScript and TypeScript Cloud Functions, backend workflows, role-based permissions, file uploads, APIs, and external connectors.
Pricing: Works with Firebase and Google Cloud in your own GCP project.
Open-core relational database with grid, Kanban, calendar, timeline, and form views, plus application pages, dashboards, workflows, APIs, plugins, and AI features. Core is MIT; some features are commercial.
Pricing: MIT-licensed core with separately available commercial features and plans.
GPL-3.0 interface that works with normal PostgreSQL schemas, tables, relationships, roles, and permissions instead of introducing a proprietary data abstraction. Maintained by the nonprofit Mathesar Foundation.
Pricing: Free and open-source self-hosted project.
Archived AGPL-3.0 database and backend platform with grid, Kanban, gallery, and form views, type-safe APIs, and Docker deployment.
Pricing: Open-source and self-hosted; Docker deployment is available.
| Tool | Stars | License | Self-hosted | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NocoDB | 65.1K | Sustainable Use License | Yes | Self-hosted and hosted options; check current terms and plan limits. |
| NocoBase | 24.3K | NocoBase License (Apache-based) | Yes | Self-hosted options; commercial licensing applies to restricted uses and features. |
| Teable | 21.9K | AGPL-3.0 core / MIT packages | Yes | Self-hosted Community Edition; some AI and enterprise features are commercial. |
| APITable | 15.6K | AGPL-3.0 | Yes | Open-source self-hosted edition; hosted commercial service available separately. |
| Grist | 11.9K | Apache-2.0 Community Edition | Yes | Self-hostable Apache-2.0 Community Edition; additional commercial functionality is available. |
| Rowy | 6.8K | Apache-2.0 | GCP-hosted | Works with Firebase and Google Cloud in your own GCP project. |
| Baserow | 6.1K | MIT core | Yes | MIT-licensed core with separately available commercial features and plans. |
| Mathesar | 5.1K | GPL-3.0 | Yes | Free and open-source self-hosted project. |
| undb | 3K | AGPL-3.0 (archived) | Yes | Open-source and self-hosted; Docker deployment is available. |
Want a full no-code Airtable-style workspace
Baserow combines relational tables, multiple views, forms, APIs, workflows, dashboards, and an application builder, with an MIT-licensed core.
Want a spreadsheet interface on existing PostgreSQL
Mathesar works directly with PostgreSQL schemas and permissions, keeping data accessible to other compatible tools.
Want a visual interface for existing SQL data
NocoDB connects to relational databases, but its current Sustainable Use License is source available rather than standard open source.
Want spreadsheet formulas and relational data
Grist combines formulas, relational tables, Python formulas, and access rules in its Apache-2.0 Community Edition.
Want to build internal CRM or ERP applications
NocoBase focuses on custom business systems and workflows; review its additional license restrictions.
Want an Airtable-like backend on Firebase
Rowy provides a visual interface over Firestore and supports Cloud Functions in the same workspace.
Want a PostgreSQL-first no-code database
Teable pairs a collaborative spreadsheet experience with PostgreSQL, linked records, formulas, and APIs.
Want a collaborative database with widgets and dashboards
APITable includes linked tables, many views, forms, dashboards, automation, and extensible widgets.
Want a lightweight self-hosted database and API
undb combines several table views with type-safe APIs and Docker deployment.