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Mathesar

Open-source, spreadsheet-like interface for viewing, editing and querying PostgreSQL data.

Open sourceSelf-hostableNo-code databases and spreadsheets
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About Mathesar

Mathesar is a free, open-source web app that puts a spreadsheet-style interface on top of a PostgreSQL database. Rather than storing data in its own format, it works directly with real Postgres tables, so anything you build is also usable by developers, reporting tools and other software. Non-technical colleagues can browse and edit records, follow foreign-key relationships, filter and group data, import CSVs, and build saved queries through a visual query builder, while access control uses Postgres's own roles and permissions. It is developed by a nonprofit foundation and funded through donations and grants, with no commercial edition holding back features. You install it yourself, typically with Docker, and connect it to new or existing databases; a hosted cloud trial is also offered. It runs in the browser. It suits teams that already rely on Postgres and want a friendlier front end, but it lacks the automations, forms and app-building features of Airtable-style products.

Best for: Teams with PostgreSQL data that want a spreadsheet-like UI for non-developers.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Works directly on real Postgres tables, so no lock-in
  • Uses native Postgres permissions
  • Fully open source with no paid feature tier

Why people leave

  • No automations, forms or app builder
  • You need to run it and a Postgres database yourself
  • Only supports PostgreSQL

Top Mathesar alternatives

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  1. 1NocoDB logo
    NocoDB

    Adds views, forms, automations and APIs on top of an existing SQL database.

    66.5
  2. 2Teable logo
    Teable

    Postgres-backed spreadsheet with collaboration and AI features.

    62.6
  3. 3Baserow logo
    Baserow

    Fuller Airtable-style feature set if you can let it own the database.

    59.6
  4. 4Grist logo
    Grist

    Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and sharing rules.

    55.3
  5. 5Budibase logo
    Budibase

    Build forms and admin apps over the same Postgres data.

    48.9

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Mathesar: common questions

Is Mathesar free?

Yes. Mathesar is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Mathesar open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at mathesar-foundation/mathesar. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Mathesar run on?

Mathesar is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Mathesar?

The highest-ranked Mathesar alternatives right now are NocoDB, Teable and Baserow. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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