Airtable AlternativesOnly Self-Hosted apps categorised as Database Management Tools

Airtable is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are some alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted Database Management Tool alternative is Baserow, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Airtable and ten of them are Database Management Tools available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted Database Management Tool alternatives to Airtable are NocoDB, Grist, Undb and NocoBase.

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Airtable alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for Spreadsheet Apps or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Database Management Tool, Self-Hosted + Database Management Tool, Self-Hosted, Free and Self-Hosted + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Airtable.
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  1. Baserow icon

    Baserow

     74 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...

    62 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. NocoDB icon

    NocoDB

     83 likes

    NocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.

    126 NocoDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    NocoDB vs Airtable Comments
    tangycandy
    Positive
    4

    The best and most affordable contender to Airtable. Has a lot of potential.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It has less capabilities and performance is inferior, I tried them both, Baserow is much better

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    sivadstala
    Positive
    0

    Free open-source & easily connects to existing database

    3 of 4 comments
    • NocoDB is Freemium and ProprietaryAirtable is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Grist icon

    Grist

     56 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.

    56 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
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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...

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    Undb

     13 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.

    73 Undb alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  8. NocoBase icon

    NocoBase

     9 likes

    NocoBase is a scalability-first, open-source no-code development platform. No programming required, build your own collaboration platform, management system with NocoBase in hours.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  9. Mathesar icon

    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.

    44 Mathesar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Tadabase icon

    Tadabase

     8 likes

    Code-free platform for creating custom database web apps with unlimited design flexibility, automation, and built-in integrations like Dropbox and texting. Supports custom domains with SSL, CSS and JS customization, complex data relationships, and collaborative real-time workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Sample Helpdesk App
     
  11. SeaTable icon

    SeaTable

     22 likes

    SeaTable is an innovative no-code platform for creating custom digital solutions without programming. Intuitively build user-defined databases, applications, and workflows.

    53 SeaTable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    SeaTable vs Airtable Comments
    Sumiko Noda
    Positive
    0

    SeaTable is basically a clone of Airtable that can be self-hosted.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I love SeaTable because I can host it on my own server. The setup with Docker was super simple.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Free, simple and powerful. SeaTable helps to organize my data.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SeaTable is Free Personal and ProprietaryAirtable is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. DaDaBIK icon

    DaDaBIK

     2 likes

    Build self-hosted Internal tools, Business apps and Database applications without coding. No data vendor lock-in. Optionally AI-assisted. Spreadsheet-friendly. Running since 2001.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    A School Management System created with DaDaBIK
     
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