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AirtableSaaS

Spreadsheet-database hybrid for organizing anything

BaserowOpen Source

Open source no-code database — Airtable alternative

Overview

AirtableBaserow
TypeSaaSOpen Source
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
Pricing$20/moFree (self-hosted)
Self-Hostable
LicenseProprietaryMIT

GitHub Metrics

AirtableBaserow
Stars--4.7k
Forks--574
Contributors--51
Open Issues--1.2k
Last Commit--Apr 2026
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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