Best Self-Hosted Airtable Alternatives in 2026
Airtable is a no-code database platform for building apps and workflows with spreadsheet-like interfaces. Free tier available; paid plans start at $24/user/mo.
11 Self-Hosted Alternatives to Airtable
NocoDB
62KTurn your existing database into a collaborative spreadsheet interface — without moving a single row of data.
NocoBase
22KOpen-source no-code platform for building business applications with a plugin architecture and data model-driven approach.
Teable
21KNo-code database platform combining PostgreSQL power with a spreadsheet interface for data management and collaboration.
AITable
15KAITable.ai simplifies workflow automation with a visual database; connects to 6,000+ apps via Zapier, Make, Pabbly, Activepieces
Grist
11KReleased under Apache-2.0, Grist provides versatile data management platform combining spreadsheet simplicity on self-hosted infrastructure.
Rowy
6.8KRowy is a self-hosted API management replacement for Airtable, Glide, and more.
Mathesar
4.9KMathesar lets you run tool that provides an intuitive entirely on your own server.
Baserow
4.5KBaserow is a Python-based application that creates your own database without technical experience.
Baserow
4.5KSelf-hosted database management tool that provides create, customize, and manage databases.
undb
2.9KUndb is a self-hosted container management replacement for Airtable, Firebase, and more.
EspoCRM
2.8KEspoCRM offers relationship management, sales automation, marketing automation as a self-hosted CRM software.
Why Look for Airtable Alternatives?
Airtable bills per seat and limits records on free plans. For internal data apps and no-code databases, self-hosted alternatives connect directly to your existing databases without per-user pricing.
Self-hosted alternatives give you full data ownership, predictable costs, and zero vendor lock-in. You run the software on your own infrastructure and control everything.
11 Best Open-Source Alternatives to Airtable
NocoDB
Build databases like spreadsheets, no coding required. — 62,470 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
NocoBase
No-code platform for building business applications — 21,833 GitHub stars. Licensed under Custom.
Teable
No-code database built on PostgreSQL — 21,021 GitHub stars. Licensed under Custom.
Grist
A modern, open-source spreadsheet-database hybrid. — 10,772 GitHub stars. Licensed under Apache-2.0.
Rowy
Manage databases and build workflows visually. — 6,803 GitHub stars. Licensed under Open Source.
Mathesar
Spreadsheet-like interface for interacting with PostgreSQL data directly — 4,882 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
Baserow
Create scalable databases and apps without coding — 4,429 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
undb
Build and manage custom databases with ease, create type-safe APIs, and develop applications quickly — 2,909 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
AITable
AITable.ai offers a visual database platform that simplifies workflow automation and connects to over 6,000 apps through integrations like Zapier and Make. — 15,302 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Baserow
Open source no-code database tool and Airtable alternative. — 4,429 GitHub stars. Licensed under Open Source.
EspoCRM
Manage all company relationships effortlessly. — 2,830 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Why Self-Host Instead of Airtable?
- Data ownership. Your data stays on your server, not on Airtable’s infrastructure.
- Predictable costs. Pay a fixed VPS cost instead of growing per-user or per-usage fees.
- No vendor lock-in. Export and migrate your data anytime. You control the database.
- GDPR and compliance. Hosting your own tools simplifies data residency and compliance requirements.
How much can you save?
Airtable (Team)
$240/mo
10 users x $24.00/user
$2,880/year
NocoDB (self-hosted)
$10/mo
VPS hosting only. $0 per-user fees.
$320 year 1 (incl. $200 setup)
Your annual savings
$2,560
Year 1 (after setup cost). Year 2+: $2,760/year (96% less).
That's $230 saved every month.
NocoDB runs on a $10/mo VPS with unlimited users. Setup by upready.dev starts at $200 (one-time). Airtable pricing as of March 2026.
Why teams switch from Airtable
- → Data ownership. Your data stays on your server -- not on Airtable's infrastructure.
- → Predictable costs. Pay a fixed VPS cost instead of growing per-user or per-usage fees.
- → No vendor lock-in. Export and migrate your data anytime. You control the database.
- → GDPR and compliance. Hosting your own tools simplifies data residency and compliance requirements.
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