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Airtable alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Airtable: per-seat pricing gets expensive as more people need edit access, and record and automation limits per base can force workarounds. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Airtable, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Baserow currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Baserow logoBaserowOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2NocoDB logoNocoDBOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Grist logoGristOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 555.3
4Teable logoTeableOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 453.6
  1. Baserow logo

    1. BaserowTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want Airtable's workflow with the option to host their data themselves

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Airtable

    Open-source and self-hostable with a very similar grid and form experience, plus cheaper paid tiers.

    Pros

    • Familiar Airtable-style interface with an import path for existing bases
    • Self-hosted edition avoids per-base row caps
    • Includes an application builder and automations, not just tables
    • Paid plans are cheaper per user than Airtable's

    Cons

    • Some views and admin features need a paid licence even when self-hosted
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than Airtable
    • Running your own instance means handling upgrades and backups
    Visit Baserow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Baserow a good Airtable alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $10 per user/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $18 per user/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. NocoDB logo

    2. NocoDB

    Best for: Developers and teams who want an Airtable-like view over a SQL database they already run

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Airtable

    Turns an existing SQL database into an Airtable-like grid, and can run on your own server.

    Pros

    • Connects to an existing Postgres or MySQL database instead of locking data away
    • Automatic REST APIs for every table
    • Self-hostable with Docker, and paid seats are capped per workspace

    Cons

    • Advanced features are reserved for cloud and enterprise editions
    • Interface is less polished than Airtable for non-technical users
    • Licence terms have changed over time, so review them before commercial use
    Visit NocoDB Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is NocoDB a good Airtable alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nocodb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $12 per seat/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nocodb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nocodb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bring your own database
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nocodb.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Grist logo

    3. Grist

    Best for: Analysts and organisations that want an open-source spreadsheet-database with strict sharing controls

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Airtable

    Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and granular access rules.

    Pros

    • Python formulas alongside spreadsheet functions
    • Row- and column-level access rules for safe sharing
    • Apache-licensed core that is easy to self-host

    Cons

    • Interface feels utilitarian next to Airtable or SmartSuite
    • Fewer native integrations; many connections go through the API or webhooks
    • Documents slow down with very large datasets
    Visit Grist Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Grist a good Airtable alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $10/user/month ($8 billed annually)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formulas
    Excel functions and Python
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days of Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Teable logo

    4. Teable

    Best for: Teams with large datasets that want an open-source Airtable alternative on Postgres

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Airtable

    Postgres-backed open-source option that handles large tables without per-base record caps.

    Pros

    • Postgres storage handles very large tables and direct SQL access
    • Self-hostable open-source edition
    • AI features and credits included on every plan

    Cons

    • Young product with frequent changes
    • Key enterprise features are only in the commercial version
    • Smaller integration catalogue than established rivals
    Visit Teable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Teable a good Airtable alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0 per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $13 per seat/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, with a commercial edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Airtable alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Baserow logo

Best Airtable alternative for most people

Baserow

Open-source and self-hostable with a very similar grid and form experience, plus cheaper paid tiers.

NocoDB logo

Best Airtable alternative for a free option

NocoDB

Turns an existing SQL database into an Airtable-like grid, and can run on your own server.

SeaTable logo

Best Airtable alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SeaTable

A GDPR-focused alternative hosted in Germany, with a self-hosted server edition.

Grist logo

Best Airtable alternative for open source

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and granular access rules.

Teable logo

Best Airtable alternative for self-hosting

Teable

Postgres-backed open-source option that handles large tables without per-base record caps.

Notion logo

Best Airtable alternative for Mac

Notion

Better if your databases mostly live inside documents and wikis rather than standalone apps.

Notion logo

Best Airtable alternative for Windows

Notion

Better if your databases mostly live inside documents and wikis rather than standalone apps.

Notion logo

Best Airtable alternative for iPhone and Android

Notion

Better if your databases mostly live inside documents and wikis rather than standalone apps.

SmartSuite logo

Best Airtable alternative for working in the browser

SmartSuite

Covers the same database use cases with more built-in project and work-management features.

Airtable alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Airtable?

Baserow ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable with a very similar grid and form experience, plus cheaper paid tiers. NocoDB and SmartSuite follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Airtable?

Yes. Baserow (open source), NocoDB (open source), SeaTable (free plan + paid) and Notion (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Airtable?

Yes: Baserow, NocoDB, Grist and Teable. Baserow, NocoDB and Grist can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Airtable?

The complaints we hear most: per-seat pricing gets expensive as more people need edit access; record and automation limits per base can force workarounds; no self-hosting option, so data lives only in Airtable's cloud.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Airtable, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.