Alternatives to Airtable
Spreadsheet-database hybrid for organizing and automating workflows
Pricing: Free (1,000 records/base), $20/seat/mo Team, $45/seat/mo Business From $20/mo
Common pain points:
- ✗ 1,000 record limit on free plan is extremely restrictive
- ✗ Per-seat pricing makes it expensive for teams
- ✗ Performance degrades noticeably with large bases (50K+ records)
- ✗ Automations are limited on lower-tier plans
3 Alternatives to Airtable
NocoDB
Open-source Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet
Free and open-source to self-host. Cloud hosted version also available.
- ✓ Connects to existing databases without data migration
- ✓ Auto-generated REST APIs for every table and view
- ✓ Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Form, and Calendar views included
Replaces: Airtable , Smartsheet
Visit →Baserow
Open-source no-code database and app builder with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance
Open-source and free to self-host with no limits. Cloud plans available with 50% off for Airtable switchers.
- ✓ No storage limits or API rate limits when self-hosted
- ✓ Built-in automation, AI agents, and app builder
- ✓ GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance available
Replaces: Airtable , Smartsheet
Visit →Grist
Open-source spreadsheet-database hybrid with Python formulas and interactive dashboards
Free self-hosted with all features. Cloud free plan with generous limits for teams.
- ✓ Python formulas with full standard library support
- ✓ Interactive dashboards that allow direct data editing
- ✓ Custom layouts with drag-and-drop widget placement
Replaces: Airtable , Smartsheet
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