Airtable alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Airtable alternative for most people
BaserowOpen-source and self-hostable with a very similar grid and form experience, plus cheaper paid tiers.
Best Airtable alternative for a free option
NocoDBTurns an existing SQL database into an Airtable-like grid, and can run on your own server.
Best Airtable alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SeaTableA GDPR-focused alternative hosted in Germany, with a self-hosted server edition.
Best Airtable alternative for open source
GristOpen-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and granular access rules.
Best Airtable alternative for self-hosting
TeablePostgres-backed open-source option that handles large tables without per-base record caps.
Best Airtable alternative for Mac
NotionBetter if your databases mostly live inside documents and wikis rather than standalone apps.
Best Airtable alternative for Windows
NotionBetter if your databases mostly live inside documents and wikis rather than standalone apps.
Best Airtable alternative for iPhone and Android
NotionBetter if your databases mostly live inside documents and wikis rather than standalone apps.
Best Airtable alternative for working in the browser
SmartSuiteCovers 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.