Baserow
FreeOpen-source, self-hostable no-code database — the Airtable alternative where you own your data. Build custom apps on top of your tables with a powerful API.
How to install Baserow as a PWA
Frequently asked questions about Baserow
What makes Baserow different from Airtable?
Baserow is open-source and self-hostable — you can run it on your own VPS and avoid Airtable's per-user, per-row pricing that escalates sharply past 50,000 rows. Functionally it covers the same core: tables, views, formulas, links, automations, API access. Airtable has the larger third-party integration ecosystem and a more polished mobile app. Baserow wins on price at scale, data sovereignty and customisability (you can build custom plugins on the Vue.js front-end).
Is Baserow free?
Baserow's MIT-licensed self-hosted core is fully free — no row, user or feature limits. The hosted cloud at baserow.io has a free tier with 1,500 rows per workspace, then Premium ($12/user/month) and Advanced ($20/user/month). Enterprise self-hosted adds SSO, audit logs and SLA support starting around $50/user/month. Self-hosting on a $5 VPS with Docker is the standard choice for teams who want full features at no per-user cost.
How does Baserow compare to NocoDB?
NocoDB turns existing relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, MSSQL) into a spreadsheet UI — its strength is connecting to data you already have. Baserow runs its own Postgres-backed storage and is closer to a true Airtable replacement built from scratch. For greenfield no-code databases, Baserow's UX is more polished; for putting a UI on an existing production database, NocoDB is the right tool. Both are MIT-licensed and self-hostable.
Can Baserow work offline?
Baserow is installable as a PWA but is fundamentally a server-backed multi-user database. The app shell can load offline but data operations require the server. For genuine offline access, host Baserow on a local network so the server runs on your LAN. There is no built-in CRDT-style local-first store yet.
Is Baserow production-ready for business use?
Baserow has been used in production since 2020 and powers internal tools at small/medium businesses, agencies, schools and government workgroups. Public case studies include municipalities in the Netherlands and ed-tech companies. The enterprise edition has SOC 2 in progress and ISO 27001 alignment. For mission-critical use cases (e.g. CRM for a 50-person sales team), enterprise self-hosting with proper backups is standard.
Where Baserow is heading (12-24 months)
- →Real-time multi-cursor editing (current sync is solid but not Figma-grade) is on the roadmap.
- →Native AI assistant on top of tables (similar to Airtable AI) would close a competitive gap.
- →A first-class mobile app is needed to fully replace Airtable in field-data-collection workflows.
Related questions
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- How do I self-host Baserow on Docker?
- Can I import my Airtable workspace into Baserow?
- Does Baserow support row-level permissions?
- How do I build a custom plugin for Baserow?
- What is the row-count performance ceiling for self-hosted Baserow?
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