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Rows alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Rows: future uncertain after joining Superhuman, and not a relational database; records and permissions are basic. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rows, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Quadratic currently ranks first.

Rows has been acquired. Rows has joined Superhuman, and its site now directs users to Superhuman Docs.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Airtable logoAirtableFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 455.3
2Google Sheets logoGoogle SheetsFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 354.5
  1. Airtable logo

    1. AirtableTop pick

    Best for: Non-technical teams that want a flexible shared database with a large template and integration ecosystem

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rows

    Better if your data is really records with relationships rather than calculations.

    Pros

    • Easy to learn for anyone comfortable with spreadsheets
    • Linked records, rollups and many views make real relational setups possible
    • Interfaces let you give colleagues tailored screens instead of raw tables
    • Large ecosystem of templates, integrations and community answers

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Airtable 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 Airtable a good Rows alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $20 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $45 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing basis
    Per seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Google Sheets logo

    2. Google Sheets

    Best for: Teams sharing trackers, budgets and lists that several people update

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rows

    Free, stable and ubiquitous, with add-ons for most data connections.

    Pros

    • Live multi-user editing and cell comments with no file passing
    • Free, with Apps Script automation and many add-ons
    • Edits Excel files directly

    Cons

    • Slows down noticeably with large datasets
    • No equivalent to Excel's Power Query or VBA
    • Offline use needs Chrome or Edge
    Visit Google Sheets Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    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 Google Sheets a good Rows alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Anyone with a Google account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Excel files
    Convert or edit directly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Rows alternative for…

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

Quadratic logo

Best Rows alternative for most people

Quadratic

Modern spreadsheet with Python, SQL and AI built in, under active development.

Grist logo

Best Rows alternative for a free option

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database if you want structure and longevity.

Sourcetable logo

Best Rows alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Sourcetable

AI spreadsheet with data connectors, aimed at analysis and reporting.

Grist logo

Best Rows alternative for open source

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database if you want structure and longevity.

Grist logo

Best Rows alternative for self-hosting

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database if you want structure and longevity.

Airtable logo

Best Rows alternative for Mac

Airtable

Better if your data is really records with relationships rather than calculations.

Airtable logo

Best Rows alternative for Windows

Airtable

Better if your data is really records with relationships rather than calculations.

Google Sheets logo

Best Rows alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Sheets

Free, stable and ubiquitous, with add-ons for most data connections.

Quadratic logo

Best Rows alternative for working in the browser

Quadratic

Modern spreadsheet with Python, SQL and AI built in, under active development.

Rows alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rows?

Quadratic ranks first right now. Modern spreadsheet with Python, SQL and AI built in, under active development. Sourcetable and Grist follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Rows?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Rows?

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

Why do people switch from Rows?

The complaints we hear most: future uncertain after joining Superhuman; not a relational database; records and permissions are basic; AI task limits are tight on the free plan.

How is this list ranked?

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