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SeaTable alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SeaTable: smaller ecosystem and community than Airtable, and interface and documentation are less polished in places. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SeaTable, 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
2Grist logoGristOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
3NocoDB logoNocoDBOpen 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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from SeaTable

    Also European and self-hostable, with an open-source core and app builder.

    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 SeaTable 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. Grist logo

    2. Grist

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from SeaTable

    Open-source and self-hostable 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 ×0.369
    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 SeaTable 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)
  3. NocoDB logo

    3. NocoDB

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from SeaTable

    Self-hostable and can use an existing SQL database as its storage.

    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 ×0.363
    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 NocoDB a good SeaTable 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)

The best SeaTable alternative for…

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

Baserow logo

Best SeaTable alternative for most people

Baserow

Also European and self-hostable, with an open-source core and app builder.

Grist logo

Best SeaTable alternative for a free option

Grist

Open-source and self-hostable with Python formulas and granular access rules.

Ninox logo

Best SeaTable alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Ninox

German-hosted no-code database with a stronger focus on building business apps.

NocoDB logo

Best SeaTable alternative for open source

NocoDB

Self-hostable and can use an existing SQL database as its storage.

Baserow logo

Best SeaTable alternative for self-hosting

Baserow

Also European and self-hostable, with an open-source core and app builder.

Airtable logo

Best SeaTable alternative for Mac

Airtable

Larger ecosystem and more integrations if EU hosting is not required.

Airtable logo

Best SeaTable alternative for Windows

Airtable

Larger ecosystem and more integrations if EU hosting is not required.

Airtable logo

Best SeaTable alternative for iPhone and Android

Airtable

Larger ecosystem and more integrations if EU hosting is not required.

Baserow logo

Best SeaTable alternative for working in the browser

Baserow

Also European and self-hostable, with an open-source core and app builder.

SeaTable alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SeaTable?

Baserow ranks first right now. Also European and self-hostable, with an open-source core and app builder. Ninox and Airtable follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SeaTable?

Yes. Baserow (open source), Ninox (free plan + paid), Airtable (free plan + paid) 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 SeaTable?

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

Why do people switch from SeaTable?

The complaints we hear most: smaller ecosystem and community than Airtable; interface and documentation are less polished in places; prices are listed in euros excluding VAT, which complicates comparisons.

How is this list ranked?

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