SeaTable
Project collaboration software
Task management software
Strategy and innovation roadmapping tools
Project, portfolio & program management software
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What is SeaTable
SeaTable is a collaborative database and spreadsheet-style work management platform used to organize projects, tasks, and operational data in customizable tables. Teams use it to build lightweight apps for workflows such as project tracking, content calendars, CRM-like lists, and internal request management. It combines spreadsheet views with relational links, forms, automations, and scripting, and it is available as both cloud and self-hosted deployments. SeaTable is often selected when teams want a flexible, database-centric alternative to traditional task boards and rigid project templates.
Flexible, database-first modeling
SeaTable supports structured tables, linked records, and multiple views to model work beyond simple task lists. This makes it suitable for mixed use cases such as project tracking plus asset inventories, stakeholder lists, and dependencies in one workspace. Compared with tools centered on predefined project objects, it provides more control over fields, relationships, and data structure. This flexibility can reduce the need for separate spreadsheets and ad hoc databases.
Multiple input and automation options
SeaTable includes forms for data intake, automations for rule-based actions, and scripting for more advanced logic. These capabilities help teams standardize requests and reduce manual updates across tables and views. For organizations that need repeatable workflows, the combination of forms and automation can replace email-based intake and spreadsheet handoffs. It also supports integrations via API for connecting external systems.
Cloud and self-hosted deployment
SeaTable offers a hosted service and a self-hosted edition, which can be important for data residency, security controls, or internal network requirements. Self-hosting can support organizations that cannot place certain operational data in third-party SaaS environments. This deployment flexibility is less common among collaboration tools that are SaaS-only. It also enables IT teams to manage updates and access policies on their own schedule.
Project portfolio features limited
SeaTable can track projects and tasks, but it is not primarily a portfolio and program management suite. Capabilities such as standardized portfolio governance, advanced resource capacity planning, and executive-level rollups may require custom configuration. Organizations expecting out-of-the-box PPM workflows may need to build them using tables, views, and automations. This can increase implementation effort for larger PMOs.
Requires configuration and discipline
Because SeaTable is highly configurable, teams often need to design schemas, permissions, and conventions to keep data consistent. Without governance, workspaces can fragment into many similar tables and views that are hard to maintain. The learning curve can be higher than tools that guide users with fixed project templates. Successful adoption typically depends on an internal owner who maintains the structure.
Reporting and visualization depth varies
SeaTable provides views and basic analytics, but complex reporting (e.g., multi-project dashboards, advanced roadmaps, and cross-workspace KPIs) may require additional setup or external BI tooling. Users may need to rely on exports, API access, or custom scripts for specialized metrics. For stakeholders who expect rich, prebuilt executive dashboards, this can be a gap. Visualization needs should be validated during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 (up to 25 users) | Unlimited bases & tables; 10,000 total rows; 2 GB file storage; 1 month snapshot retention; unlimited JavaScript runs; 100 Python script runs; 3,000 API calls (fixed). |
| Plus | €7 per user/month (annual billing) — €9 per user/month (monthly billing) | Unlimited bases & tables; 50,000 rows; 50 GB file storage; 6 months snapshots; unlimited JavaScript runs; 5,000 Python runs; 10,000 API calls per user; advanced sharing. |
| Enterprise | €14 per user/month (annual billing) — €18 per user/month (monthly billing) | Unlimited bases, tables and rows; 100 GB file storage; 12 months snapshots; unlimited JavaScript & Python runs; 50,000 API calls per user; 500 AI credits per user; advanced customization, automations, SSO, bank-transfer payment. |
| Dedicated Cloud | Contact Sales (minimum 100 users; annual billing) | Dedicated managed cloud instance; 1,000 GB file storage; 24 months snapshots; unlimited API calls; Enterprise Admin Panel; SSO via SAML & OAuth; optional corporate support and SLAs. |
Additional (SeaTable Server / On‑premises):
- SeaTable Server offers license options for on‑premises installations. The vendor lists a free 3‑user download and paid license tiers (10, 25, 50+ users) with separate licensing/pricing and renewal rules; larger Server licenses and Enterprise licenses require contacting sales or purchasing via the subscription management portal.
Seller details
SeaTable GmbH
Berlin, Germany
2020
Private
https://seatable.io/
https://x.com/seatable_io
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seatable/
