Baserow

Open SourceOtherSelf-hostable

No-code database and app builder with a familiar spreadsheet UI, plugins and a REST API — a flexible, self-hostable alternative to Airtable.

Open source alternative to

Airtable

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About Baserow

Baserow keeps the familiar spreadsheet-style interface Airtable popularized, then wraps it in a fully MIT-licensed, self-hostable no-code database and app builder. A plugin system and REST API let you extend it beyond the base spreadsheet experience.

Because it's permissively licensed rather than AGPL, teams that want to build commercial products on top of Baserow have more freedom to do so — a meaningful difference from some of its open-source peers.

Key features

Familiar spreadsheet UI — A grid-first interface that feels immediately familiar to anyone who's used Airtable.
Plugin system — Extend Baserow's functionality with community and custom-built plugins.
REST API — Every database is exposed through a REST API for integrations and automation.
MIT licensed — A permissive license gives you more freedom to build on top of Baserow commercially.

The honest read

What we like

MIT licensed — fully permissive, no AGPL restrictions
Clean, familiar spreadsheet UX
Growing plugin ecosystem
Easy Docker self-hosting
Solid REST API

Worth knowing

Fewer view types than NocoDB or Airtable
Automations are less mature than competitors
Smaller community than NocoDB
Some premium features reserved for paid plans

FAQ

Is Baserow free to use?

Yes — Baserow's core is free and open source under MIT. A paid hosted plan adds extra features and support.

Is Baserow fully open source?

Yes, and it uses the permissive MIT license rather than a copyleft license like AGPL.

Can I self-host Baserow?

Yes — Baserow has an official Docker setup for self-hosting.

How is Baserow different from NocoDB?

Baserow uses its own database under the hood and a permissive MIT license, while NocoDB connects to a database you already have and uses the AGPL-3.0 license.