Rowy
Open-source low-code backend on Google Cloud and Firebase
About Rowy
Rowy is an open-source, low-code backend platform that provides an Airtable-like spreadsheet UI for managing Firestore databases and building cloud functions. It runs on your own Google Cloud project with 30+ field types, serverless cloud functions, webhooks, and a visual workflow builder — all without ongoing server costs since it's 100% serverless.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open-source and free to use — runs on your own GCP project with no platform lock-in
- Intuitive spreadsheet UI makes database management accessible to non-technical team members
- 100% serverless architecture means zero ongoing server costs beyond standard Firebase usage
- Your data never leaves your own Google Cloud project — full data sovereignty
- Cloud functions can be written and deployed directly from the browser IDE
- 30+ field types handle complex data without workarounds
Cons
- Tightly coupled to Google Cloud/Firebase — not suitable for teams using AWS or Azure
- Limited to Firestore databases — cannot manage SQL databases or other NoSQL stores
- Smaller community compared to alternatives like Retool or Appsmith
- Advanced use cases still require understanding of Firebase and GCP concepts
- Pro plan pricing per user can add up for larger teams
Key Features
Spreadsheet UI for Firestore
Manage any existing or new Firestore collection through an intuitive Airtable-like table interface
30+ Field Types
Support for images, files, rich text, JSON, subtables, code, markdown, and other complex data types
Cloud Functions Builder
Write and deploy Firebase cloud functions (Actions, Derivatives, Webhooks) directly from the browser
Firebase Auth Management
Built-in user management interface for Firebase Authentication users and roles
Webhooks
Create webhook endpoints that trigger cloud functions for external integrations and automations
Import & Export
Import data from CSV, TSV, and JSON files or export collections for migration and backup
Role-Based Access Control
Granular permissions system for team members with row and column-level access controls
100% Serverless
Runs entirely on your GCP project with no ongoing server costs — scales automatically with Firebase
Pricing
- Full platform access
- Unlimited tables
- Cloud functions
- Community support
- Self-hosted on your GCP
- Everything in Base
- Priority support
- Advanced RBAC
- Audit logs
- Team management
- Custom deployment
- SLA guarantee
- Dedicated support
- SSO/SAML
- Custom integrations
Best For
Firebase Admin Panel
Give your team a visual interface to manage Firestore data without building a custom admin dashboard
Content Management
Use the spreadsheet UI as a lightweight CMS for managing app content, blog posts, and product data
Backend Automation
Build serverless workflows with cloud functions triggered by database changes or webhooks
Data Operations
Import, export, and bulk-edit Firestore data with a familiar spreadsheet interface
Internal Tools
Build internal dashboards and tools for non-technical team members to manage backend data
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