Best no-code databases and spreadsheets
Airtable-style relational databases and smart spreadsheets you can build without code, from hosted leaders to self-hostable open-source tools and desktop database apps.
27 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All no-code databases and spreadsheets
- Alternatives to Airtable
The best-known spreadsheet-database hybrid, with linked records, interfaces, automations and AI app building.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Baserow
Open-source Airtable alternative for building databases, apps and automations, hosted or on your own server.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to NocoDB
Spreadsheet-style interface that turns new or existing SQL databases into shareable no-code bases.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Grist
Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas, cell-level access rules and self-hosting.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to SmartSuite
No-code work platform combining relational tables with project, portfolio and process management.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Claris FileMaker
Apple-owned platform for building custom database apps across Mac, Windows, iPad, iPhone and web.
PaidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Web - Alternatives to Teable
Open-source AI spreadsheet built on Postgres, designed to handle very large tables in real time.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Quickbase
Enterprise no-code platform for operational databases and apps in construction, manufacturing and field work.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Ninox
German no-code database for building business apps, with data hosted in Germany.
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, iOS - Alternatives to Caspio
- Alternatives to Microsoft Access
Microsoft's long-standing Windows desktop database for tables, forms, queries and reports.
PaidWindows - Alternatives to SeaTable
German no-code database with Airtable-style tables, scripting and a self-hosted server edition.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Knack
No-code online database for building data-driven web apps, portals and client-facing forms.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Quadratic
Browser spreadsheet where cells can run Python, SQL and JavaScript, with an AI agent.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Kintone
No-code platform from Cybozu for building team database apps, workflows and shared workspaces.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Zoho Tables
Zoho's Airtable-style collaborative database, with a free plan and tight Zoho suite integration.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Rows
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AcquiredOnline spreadsheet with built-in integrations and an AI analyst, now part of Superhuman.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Mathesar
Open-source, spreadsheet-like interface for viewing, editing and querying PostgreSQL data.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Stackby
Budget-friendly spreadsheet-database with built-in API connectors for marketing and ops data.
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Tadabase
No-code database app builder with an AI generator for portals, logins and workflows.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Sourcetable
AI spreadsheet that connects to business data and lets you analyse it by chatting.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Tap Forms Pro
Personal and small-business database app for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
PaidmacOS, iOS - Alternatives to Memento Database
Customisable database app for phones and desktops, with offline use, sync and team sharing.
Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to AITable.ai
AI-focused Airtable alternative built on the open-source APITable project, with unlimited seats.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Ragic
Spreadsheet-style no-code database builder for ERP-like business apps, with a free plan.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Microsoft Lists
Microsoft 365's list and tracker app, built on SharePoint and available inside Teams.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Visual DB
Builds forms, sheets and reports on top of your existing SQL database, without code.
Free plan + paidWeb
Our picks by need
Best for most people
AirtableBest for a free option
BaserowBest for open source
NocoDBBest for self-hosting
GristBest for Mac
Claris FileMakerBest for Windows
Microsoft AccessBest for Linux
Memento DatabaseBest for iPhone and Android
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Common questions
What are the best no-code databases and spreadsheets?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading no-code databases and spreadsheets right now are Airtable, Baserow, NocoDB, Grist and SmartSuite.
Are there free no-code databases and spreadsheets?
Yes. Airtable (free plan + paid), Baserow (open source), NocoDB (open source), Grist (open source) and Teable (open source) have a free option, out of 18 free or freemium apps we track.
Which no-code databases and spreadsheets are open source?
Baserow, NocoDB, Grist, Teable, Mathesar and AITable.ai.