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Stackby alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Stackby: smaller community and fewer third-party guides, and interface is less refined than Airtable or SmartSuite. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Stackby, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Airtable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Airtable logoAirtableFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 466.5
2Baserow logoBaserowOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Zoho Tables logoZoho TablesFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
4Rows logoRowsFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 355.3
  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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stackby

    Bigger ecosystem and more mature interfaces if budget is less of a concern.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Airtable a good Stackby 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. Baserow logo

    2. Baserow

    Best for: Teams that want Airtable's workflow with the option to host their data themselves

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stackby

    Similarly priced, but open source and self-hostable.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Stackby 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)
  3. Zoho Tables logo

    3. Zoho Tables

    Best for: Small businesses already on Zoho that want Airtable-style tables at a lower price

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stackby

    Low-cost Airtable-style tables that fit neatly into the Zoho suite.

    Pros

    • Inexpensive compared with Airtable
    • Connects natively with other Zoho apps
    • Free plan and no-card trial

    Cons

    • Free plan is limited to two users
    • Smaller community and template library
    • Fewer third-party integrations outside Zoho
    Visit Zoho Tables 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 Zoho Tables a good Stackby alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 2 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    Minimum 3 licences
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Rows logo

    4. RowsAcquired

    Best for: Small teams building live reports from SaaS data in a spreadsheet format

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stackby

    Spreadsheet-first tool with integrations, if you prefer formulas to records.

    Pros

    • Integrations work like spreadsheet functions
    • Published sheets look clean enough to share as reports
    • AI extracts and analyses data from PDFs and imports

    Cons

    • Future uncertain after joining Superhuman
    • Not a relational database; records and permissions are basic
    • AI task limits are tight on the free plan
    Visit Rows 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 Rows a good Stackby alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    $0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rows.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $8 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rows.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Superhuman
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rows.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Stackby alternative for…

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

Airtable logo

Best Stackby alternative for most people

Airtable

Bigger ecosystem and more mature interfaces if budget is less of a concern.

Baserow logo

Best Stackby alternative for a free option

Baserow

Similarly priced, but open source and self-hostable.

Zoho Tables logo

Best Stackby alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Tables

Low-cost Airtable-style tables that fit neatly into the Zoho suite.

Baserow logo

Best Stackby alternative for open source

Baserow

Similarly priced, but open source and self-hostable.

Baserow logo

Best Stackby alternative for self-hosting

Baserow

Similarly priced, but open source and self-hostable.

Airtable logo

Best Stackby alternative for Mac

Airtable

Bigger ecosystem and more mature interfaces if budget is less of a concern.

Airtable logo

Best Stackby alternative for Windows

Airtable

Bigger ecosystem and more mature interfaces if budget is less of a concern.

Airtable logo

Best Stackby alternative for iPhone and Android

Airtable

Bigger ecosystem and more mature interfaces if budget is less of a concern.

SmartSuite logo

Best Stackby alternative for working in the browser

SmartSuite

More structured work-management features for growing operations teams.

Stackby alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Stackby?

Airtable ranks first right now. Bigger ecosystem and more mature interfaces if budget is less of a concern. Baserow and SmartSuite follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Stackby?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Stackby?

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

Why do people switch from Stackby?

The complaints we hear most: smaller community and fewer third-party guides; interface is less refined than Airtable or SmartSuite; advanced connector refreshes are limited on cheaper plans.

How is this list ranked?

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