Baserow
Open-source no-code database and application builder
About Baserow
Baserow is an open-source, no-code platform for building databases, applications, automations, and AI agents. Trusted by over 150,000 users, it offers a spreadsheet-like interface with powerful database capabilities, API-first design, and enterprise-grade security including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open source with self-hosting option for complete data control
- Generous free tier for small teams
- GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliant
- Half the price of Airtable with more rows
- Built-in AI assistant for natural language database creation
- API-first design for developer flexibility
Cons
- Smaller plugin ecosystem than Airtable
- Advanced automations require paid plan
- Self-hosting requires technical knowledge
- Mobile experience not as polished as competitors
- AI features limited to higher tiers
Key Features
Spreadsheet-Database Hybrid
Familiar spreadsheet interface with the power of a relational database
No-Code App Builder
Create applications and portals on your own domain without coding
Workflow Automation
Automate repetitive tasks with built-in workflow automation
AI Assistant
Create databases and workflows using natural language with the built-in AI
API-First Design
Full REST API for integration with existing tools and custom applications
Self-Hosting Option
Deploy on your own servers with unlimited rows, storage, and API requests
Dashboards & Visualization
Visualize data through customizable dashboards and views
Enterprise Security
GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliant with role-based access control
Pricing
- 3,000 rows per workspace
- Unlimited databases
- REST API access
- Community support
- Everything in Free
- More rows per workspace
- Premium views
- Row coloring
- Priority support
- Everything in Premium
- 250,000 rows per workspace
- Advanced automations
- AI features
- RBAC
- Audit log
- Unlimited everything
- Full source code access
- No row or storage limits
- Complete data control
Best For
Project Management
Track projects, tasks, and deadlines with customizable views and automations
CRM & Sales Pipeline
Build a custom CRM to manage contacts, deals, and customer relationships
Content Management
Organize editorial calendars, content pipelines, and publishing workflows
Data Collection & Analysis
Collect form responses, survey data, or inventory information and visualize with dashboards
Internal Tools
Build custom internal applications and portals for team workflows
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Best for operations teams that need enterprise scale without enterprise pricing — Baserow's self-hosted option delivers unlimited everything with full compliance, ideal for large teams and regulated industries.