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Ninox alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ninox: proprietary scripting language for advanced logic, and community and resources are stronger in German than English. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ninox, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SeaTable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Baserow logoBaserowOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  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

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ninox

    Open-source and self-hostable, with EU-based cloud hosting.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Baserow a good Ninox 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)

The best Ninox alternative for…

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

SeaTable logo

Best Ninox alternative for most people

SeaTable

Another German-hosted option with a more Airtable-like table interface.

Baserow logo

Best Ninox alternative for a free option

Baserow

Open-source and self-hostable, with EU-based cloud hosting.

Airtable logo

Best Ninox alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Airtable

Larger ecosystem and integrations if German hosting is not needed.

Baserow logo

Best Ninox alternative for open source

Baserow

Open-source and self-hostable, with EU-based cloud hosting.

SeaTable logo

Best Ninox alternative for self-hosting

SeaTable

Another German-hosted option with a more Airtable-like table interface.

Claris FileMaker logo

Best Ninox alternative for Mac

Claris FileMaker

Classic custom-database platform with strong offline desktop and iPad clients.

Microsoft Access logo

Best Ninox alternative for Windows

Microsoft Access

Desktop database for Windows shops that prefer local files.

Airtable logo

Best Ninox alternative for iPhone and Android

Airtable

Larger ecosystem and integrations if German hosting is not needed.

SeaTable logo

Best Ninox alternative for working in the browser

SeaTable

Another German-hosted option with a more Airtable-like table interface.

Ninox alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ninox?

SeaTable ranks first right now. Another German-hosted option with a more Airtable-like table interface. Claris FileMaker and Microsoft Access follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ninox?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Ninox?

Yes: Baserow. Baserow can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Ninox?

The complaints we hear most: proprietary scripting language for advanced logic; community and resources are stronger in German than English; AI usage is charged separately as credits.

How is this list ranked?

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