Baserow

Self-Hosted

Open-source no-code database alternative to Airtable

Overview

Baserow is an open-source, self-hosted no-code database tool for creating, managing, and collaborating on relational tables without coding. It supports custom field types (text, files, links), multiple views (grid, gallery, kanban), and role-based access control. Deploy via Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud providers to retain full data ownership. Integrate with Zapier, REST API, or Webhooks; extend functionality with plugins. Ideal for teams wanting a privacy-focused alternative to proprietary tools while enjoying collaborative editing and flexible data management.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  baserow:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: baserow
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

No-code relational database creation
Collaborative editing with RBAC
REST API & third-party integrations
Extensible via plugins
Easy self-hosting (Docker/Kubernetes)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Baserow hard to install?

No—Baserow can be deployed in minutes using Docker (single command), Kubernetes, or pre-built packages. A managed cloud version is also available if self-hosting isn’t your preference.

? Is it a good alternative to Airtable?

Yes—Baserow replicates core Airtable features (no-code tables, relational links, views) while letting you self-host and keep data private. It’s open-source, so you can extend it with plugins or modify the code as needed.

? Is it completely free?

The self-hosted core version is 100% free and open-source under the MIT license. Paid cloud tiers offer hosted instances with priority support, higher storage limits, and team management features.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Database Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data ownership (self-hosted)
⊕ Open-source & customizable
⊕ Intuitive no-code interface
⊕ Supports complex relational data

Cons

⊖ Self-hosting requires server maintenance
⊖ Cloud tiers have paid advanced features
⊖ Limited pre-built templates compared to Airtable