Top Free Alternatives to Airtable
Stop paying expensive subscriptions for Databases & Spreadsheets tools. Discover the best free and open-source replacements for Airtable.
Why switch from Airtable?
Airtable limits the number of records you can have on free and lower-tier paid plans. Open-source alternatives let you store unlimited records and self-host for maximum privacy.
NocoDB
Free / Open Source
The Open Source Airtable alternative. Turns any MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite & MariaDB into a smart spreadsheet.
Key Features
- Connects to existing databases
- Grid/Gallery/Kanban views
- Webhooks & APIs
- Role-based access
Pros
- + Works directly with your existing SQL databases
- + 100% free with unlimited rows
- + Very active development
Cons
- - Lacks some of Airtable's advanced formula features
- - Can be buggy on edge cases
Baserow
Free / Premium Paid
Open source no-code database tool and Airtable alternative.
Key Features
- Real-time collaboration
- Custom plugins
- REST API
- Self-hosting support
Pros
- + Very polished, Airtable-like UI
- + Fast performance
- + Headless architecture
Cons
- - Some advanced view types are premium-only
- - Community plugins are still growing
Rowy
Free / Open Source
Extendable Airtable-like spreadsheet UI for databases
Key Features
- 100% data control
- Self-hostable
- No vendor lock-in
- Community-driven
Pros
- + Ownership of your data
- + Flexible and customisable
- + Cost-effective
Cons
- - Requires server setup
- - Smaller commercial support
Totum
Free / Open Source
Business database for non-programmers
Key Features
- 100% data control
- Self-hostable
- No vendor lock-in
- Community-driven
Pros
- + Ownership of your data
- + Flexible and customisable
- + Cost-effective
Cons
- - Requires server setup
- - Smaller commercial support