Airtable AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Database Management Tools

The best open source Database Management Tool alternative to Airtable is Baserow. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Airtable and five of them are open source Database Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Database Management Tool alternatives to Airtable are Grist, Undb, Mathesar and NocoBase.

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  1. Baserow icon

    Baserow

     71 likes

    Baserow is the secure, open-source platform for building databases, applications, automations, and AI agents — all without code. Trusted by over 150,000 users, Baserow delivers enterprise-grade security with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance, plus cloud and self-hosted...

    53 Baserow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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    Baserow vs Airtable Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Tommi
    3

    It is simple, open source, self-hostable. In a few words, it is great.

    Niels Rogaarden
    Positive
    0

    As a Baserow user in the audiobook industry, I love how easily I can organize my catalog of tracks and titles in one place.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Better since it has a strong focus on Security, love the self-hosted version.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 9 comments
    • Baserow is Freemium and Open SourceAirtable is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Baserow is Privacy focused and DecentralizedAirtable is not according to our users
  2. Grist icon

    Grist

     52 likes

    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership, free team account offers available.

    47 Grist alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Grist vs Airtable Comments
    lixeix
    Positive
    0

    More easy to use, more user-driven features. As a longtime Airtable user, Grist is the alternative I didn't know I needed!

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It is open source and cleaner.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Dmitry Sagalovskiy
    Positive
    1

    In Grist I can arrange my screen by linking tables or cards, so it feels more like an application.

    • Grist is Freemium and Open SourceAirtable is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Grist is Privacy focusedAirtable is not according to our users
  4. Undb icon

    Undb

     12 likes

    Undb is a local-first, offline-first no-code platform that empowers you to build and manage your own databases with ease. Start creating your type-safe APIs and manage your data securely. An Airtable alternative.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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    Grist

    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership...

    https://www.getgrist.com
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    Mathesar

     4 likes

    This open-source tool offers a spreadsheet-like interface for managing and collaborating on Postgres data. With Docker installation, it maintains data privacy using native Postgres access control, and supports complex data setups for seamless workflow integration, all without coding.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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