20 alternatives to Airtable

Airtable is a Database Management product. The community recommends 20 alternatives: 19 open source, 20 self-hostable and 19 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Airtable highlighted.

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About Airtable

Spreadsheet-database hybrid for building shared tables, views, forms and lightweight apps without code.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
iOS
Android

Quick picks

Atomic Server logo

Best open-source pick

Atomic Server

Open source, MIT license

Atomic Server logo

Best self-hosted pick

Atomic Server

Run it on your own server

Atomic Server logo

Best free pick

Atomic Server

Free to use

All alternatives

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    Atomic Server

    Knowledge Management Tools

    Knowledge graph database with documents (similar to Notion), tables, search, and a powerful linked data API. Lightweight, very fast and no runtime dependencies.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Baserow

    Database Management

    Create your own database without technical experience (alternative to Airtable).

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    3.

    Budibase

    Software Development

    Build and automate internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, CRUD apps, and more, in minutes (alternative to Outsystems, Retool, Mendix, Appian).

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    d9

    Database Management

    d9 - openSource maintenance of directus

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Directus

    内容管理系统

    开源的数据平台和 API 生成器

    Open source · busl-1-1
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Expressa

    Content Management Systems (CMS)

    Content Management System for powering database driven websites using JSON schemas. Provides permission management and automatic REST APIs.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    7.

    Grist

    Office Suites

    Next-generation spreadsheet with relational structure, formula-based access control, and a portable, self-contained format (alternative to Airtable).

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Kinto

    File Transfer & Synchronization

    Minimalist JSON storage service with synchronisation and sharing abilities.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Kottster

    Database Management

    Instant Node.js admin panel. Secure, self-hosted, and easy to set up

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Limbas

    Database Management

    Database framework for creating database-driven business applications. As a graphical database frontend, it enables the efficient processing of data stocks and the flexible development of comfortable database applications.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Mathesar

    Database Management

    Intuitive UI to manage data collaboratively, for users of all technical skill levels. Built on Postgres – connect an existing DB or set up a new one.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    NocoDB

    Database Management

    No-code platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet (alternative to Airtable or Smartsheet).

    Open source · sul-1-0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    PocketBase

    低代码开发

    开源的实时后端和数据库,单文件部署

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    14.

    REI3

    Money, Budgeting & Management

    Open source, expandable Business Management Software. Manage tasks, time, assets and much more.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Saltcorn

    Software Development

    Free and open source no-code application builder

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    SQLPage

    低代码开发

    使用 SQL 直接构建 Web 界面的工具

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Strapi

    内容管理系统

    现代化的无头 CMS,提供强大的 API 和内容管理功能

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    Teable

    Database Management

    ✨ AI Spreadsheet for Business

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    ToolJet

    低代码开发

    开源的低代码平台,用于构建内部工具和业务应用

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Open source (Airtable is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)
    • + Free to use (Airtable is paid)
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    UI Bakery

    Software Development

    Build internal tools, customer portals, and CRUD apps quickly. Configure scheduled jobs and webhooks. Create structure and manage data through a GUI.

    Self-hostable

    Compared with Airtable

    • + Self-hostable (Airtable is not)

Airtable vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Airtable
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android——
Atomic ServerYesYesMIT———0
BaserowYesYesMIT———0
BudibaseYesYesGPL-3.0———0
d9YesYesGPL-3.0———0
DirectusYesYesbusl-1-1———0
ExpressaYesYesMIT———0
GristYesYesApache-2.0———0
KintoYesYesApache-2.0———0
KottsterYesYesApache-2.0———0
LimbasYesYesGPL-2.0———0
MathesarYesYesGPL-3.0———0
NocoDBYesYessul-1-0———0
PocketBaseYesYesMIT———0
REI3YesYesMIT———0
SaltcornYesYesMIT———0
SQLPageYesYesMIT———0
StrapiYesYesMIT———0
TeableYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
ToolJetYesYesGPL-3.0———0
UI BakeryNoYesproprietary———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Airtable?

Community-recommended alternatives to Airtable include Atomic Server, Baserow, Budibase, d9, Directus, and Expressa. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Airtable?

Yes. Atomic Server, Baserow, Budibase, d9, Directus, and Expressa can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Airtable?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Atomic Server, Baserow, Budibase, d9, Directus, and Expressa.

Can I self-host an alternative to Airtable?

Yes. Atomic Server, Baserow, Budibase, d9, Directus, and Expressa can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Airtable alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

  • CC
    Cluster Control

    Setup many databases in few clicks with monitoring, load balancing and more.

    Self-hostable
  • Azimutt logo
    Azimutt

    Visual database exploration made for real world databases (big and messy). Explore your database schema as well as data, document them, extend them and even get analysis and guidelines.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • Bytebase logo
    Bytebase

    Safe database schema change and version control for DevOps teams, supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, TiDB, ClickHouse, and Snowflake.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • Chartbrew logo
    Chartbrew

    Connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create beautiful charts.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • CloudBeaver logo
    CloudBeaver

    Manage databases, supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and more. A web/hosted version of DBeaver.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • Adminer logo
    Adminer

    Database management in a single PHP file. Available for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, MongoDB and others.

    Open source
    Self-hostable

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