Mathesar alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mathesar: no automations, forms or app builder, and you need to run it and a Postgres database yourself. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mathesar, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. NocoDB currently ranks first.

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The best Mathesar alternative for…

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

Best Mathesar alternative for most people

NocoDB

Adds views, forms, automations and APIs on top of an existing SQL database.

Best Mathesar alternative for a free option

Teable

Postgres-backed spreadsheet with collaboration and AI features.

Best Mathesar alternative for open source

Baserow

Fuller Airtable-style feature set if you can let it own the database.

Best Mathesar alternative for self-hosting

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and sharing rules.

Best Mathesar alternative for working in the browser

Budibase

Build forms and admin apps over the same Postgres data.

Mathesar alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mathesar?

NocoDB ranks first right now. Adds views, forms, automations and APIs on top of an existing SQL database. Teable and Baserow follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mathesar?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Mathesar?

Yes: NocoDB, Teable, Baserow and Grist, plus 1 more in the list above. NocoDB, Teable and Baserow can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Mathesar?

The complaints we hear most: no automations, forms or app builder; you need to run it and a Postgres database yourself; only supports PostgreSQL.

How is this list ranked?

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