Baserow covers the Airtable basics - grids, views, filters, forms, and a REST API - with an open-source core you can run on your own server, which matters when the data cannot leave the building. The API is straightforward enough to drive from a script, and the self-hosted install is a single container.
Who it is for
A team that needs an Airtable-style base but cannot let the data leave its own servers.
Key features
- Grid, gallery, form, and kanban views
- Self-hosted via a single Docker image
- REST API generated per table
- Open-source core with no record cap
- Field-level permissions on paid
- Smaller integration catalog than Airtable
Where it falls short
The integration ecosystem is much smaller than Airtable's, and self-hosting puts upgrades, backups, and uptime on you.
Pricing
Self-hosted open-source edition is free with no record limit; the hosted cloud is per user, and advanced permissions and SSO are paid gates.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Baserow.
Alternatives to Baserow
Frequently asked
Is Baserow free?
Partly. Self-hosted open-source edition is free with no record limit; the hosted cloud is per user, and advanced permissions and SSO are paid gates.
What is Baserow best for?
A team that needs an Airtable-style base but cannot let the data leave its own servers.
What are the best alternatives to Baserow?
The closest substitutes we list are Airtable and NocoDB. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Baserow run on?
Baserow is available on Web and Self-hosted.