The best open-source Airtable alternative

Looking for an Airtable alternative with lower pricing, self-hosting, and fewer record limits? Baserow gives teams an open-source database platform with a familiar Airtable-like experience, scalable infrastructure, API-first workflows, and transparent pricing.

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Baserow: the best Airtable alternative for scalable databases

Get everything you enjoy about Airtable, with none of the downsides.

Open source

Cloud + self-hosted deployments

Competitive pricing

Unlimited scalability (self-hosted)

API-first makes every feature an integration endpoint for automation

Customize and extend with both frontend and backend plugins

Fast and more stable, even at scale

GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliant

Powerful Application Builder

Closed source

No self-hosting

More expensive

Low row limits, even at the enterprise level

Limiting API

Only offers frontend plugin extensions

Migrating from Airtable  has never been easier

Move your Airtable data to Baserow without technical barriers — it’s fast, accurate, and future-proof, all in just a 4 simple steps.

Step 1

Open your Airtable base

Head to the Airtable base you want  to import to Baserow and open it.

Step 2

Generate a shareable link

Click Share → Share publicly, enable the shared link, and copy it. This allows Baserow to import your full structure — including filters, views, and groups.

Step 3

Open Baserow and start the import

In Baserow, click Add new → Database →  Import from Airtable.

Step 4

Bring your base to life in Baserow

Paste the link, hit “Import from Airtable” and just like that — your entire Airtable base is instantly recreated in Baserow. All your data, views, and structure, right where you need them.

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Airtable pricing vs Baserow

Baserow offers a more predictable and scalable pricing model for teams that have outgrown Airtable.

Instead of increasing costs with every new collaborator, Baserow gives businesses more flexibility with affordable plans, self-hosting options, and fewer scalability restrictions.

✅ Lower pricing per user compared to Airtable Team and Business plans
✅ Open-source platform with optional self-hosting
✅ No vendor lock-in or closed ecosystem limitations
✅ API-first architecture for advanced workflows and integrations
✅ Higher scalability with fewer row and automation restrictions
✅ Transparent pricing designed for growing teams

Unlike Airtable, Baserow allows organizations to keep full control over their infrastructure, data governance, and long-term costs while maintaining a familiar spreadsheet-style experience.

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Switch to Baserow in 2025 and save 50% on your Airtable bill

Make the move to Baserow this year and get 50% off your current Airtable pricing — no compromises, just more control, flexibility, and transparency. For full details, contact our sales team to receive a tailored quote.

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Why thousands of users  are switching to Baserow

“The basic functions and overall app design are excellent. The migration from Airtable has been effortless.”

Brian T.

Chief Enthusiasm Officer

“I like that it’s using a FOSS model and features self-hosting. It’s just better than Airtable’s setup here.”

Mazin M.

Chief Operations Officer

“We were looking for an Airtable replacement tool and this is by far the best we've seen.”

Rob C.

Digital Content Manager

“Switching to Baserow was a game-changer. It gives us full control without the expensive per-user fees.”

James R.

Operations Manager

Open, secure, scalable, and best value

Open source equals no vendor lock in

With Baserow, you ensure business continuity as you own the software.

User experience is similar to Airtable

No technical skills required. Fast adoption by your team guaranteed.

Developer-friendly and API-first

Write scripts and build plugins that extend Baserow’s functionality.

Compliant data governance and security

Go beyond GDPR, SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance and control the data by self-hosting Baserow.

The best open-source Airtable alternative

Baserow: the best Airtable alternative for scalable databases