Baserow
Drag and drop app builder software
No-code development platforms
Database management systems (DBMS)
Database as a service (DBaaS) providers
Application development software
Mobile development software
Rapid application development (RAD) software
Database software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
Take the quiz to check if Baserow and its alternatives fit your requirements.
$10 per user per month
Free TrialFree version
Small
Medium
Large
- Real estate and property management
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
What is Baserow
Baserow is an open-source no-code platform that provides an Airtable-like database interface for building and managing structured data and lightweight internal tools. It targets teams that need to create tables, views, and simple workflows without writing code, with options to self-host or use a managed cloud service. The product emphasizes a spreadsheet-style UI backed by a relational database, plus an API for integrating data with other applications. It is commonly used for operational trackers, content/catalog management, and as a backend for simple apps and automations.
Open-source and self-hostable
Baserow offers an open-source edition that organizations can run on their own infrastructure. This supports use cases that require data residency, custom security controls, or deployment in restricted environments. Self-hosting can also reduce vendor lock-in compared with fully proprietary no-code builders.
Database-first, spreadsheet UI
The core experience centers on creating tables, fields, and views in a spreadsheet-like interface. This makes it approachable for non-technical users who need to model and maintain structured data. It fits well when the primary requirement is a flexible data layer rather than a pixel-perfect front-end builder.
API and integration readiness
Baserow exposes APIs that enable external applications and automations to read and write data. This supports using Baserow as a lightweight backend for internal tools, portals, or custom front ends. It can complement other app-building tools by providing a central data store with programmatic access.
Limited full app UI building
Baserow focuses on data management and views rather than comprehensive drag-and-drop UI composition for end-user applications. Teams that need complex page layouts, component libraries, and advanced client-side logic may need additional tooling. This can increase overall solution complexity when a complete app builder is required.
Advanced governance varies by edition
Enterprise-grade governance needs (fine-grained permissions, auditability, and centralized administration) may depend on the chosen plan and deployment model. Organizations should validate role-based access controls and compliance features against internal requirements. In regulated environments, additional controls may be needed around access, logging, and change management.
Scaling and performance planning required
As datasets and concurrent usage grow, performance depends on database sizing, hosting configuration, and operational practices. Self-hosted deployments require in-house monitoring, backups, and upgrade management. Teams without DevOps capacity may prefer the managed service but should still validate limits and SLAs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (Cloud & Self-hosted) | Unlimited databases; Cloud limits: 3,000 rows per workspace and 2GB storage per workspace; Grid, Form & Gallery views; Library of 65+ templates. |
| Premium | $10 per user/month (billed yearly) or $12 per user/month (billed monthly) | Everything in Free plus: 50,000 rows per workspace (cloud), 20GB storage/workspace, Kanban/Survey/Calendar views, XML/JSON/Excel export, row comments & coloring. Available for Cloud and Self-hosted. |
| Advanced | $18 per user/month (billed yearly) or $22 per user/month (billed monthly) | Everything in Premium plus: 250,000 rows per workspace (cloud), 100GB storage/workspace, role-based permissions, free read/comment users, audit logs, priority support. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Enterprise (self-hosted) with managed instances, implementation services, payment by invoice, co-branding and custom SLAs. Contact sales for pricing. |
Seller details
Baserow B.V.
Netherlands (exact city unspecified)
2020
Private
https://baserow.io
https://x.com/baserowio
https://www.linkedin.com/company/baserow/
