AppBreakup

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.

No alternatives match these filters.

Show all 5 alternatives

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.