Baserow
ExternalBaserow is an open-source no-code platform for building databases, apps, and automations, offering full control over data with cloud and self-hosted deployment options. Featuring intuitive spreadsheet-like interfaces, diverse views like Grid, Kanban, and Calendar, native automations, and AI tools such as the Kuma assistant, it ensures GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance. Ideal for small businesses, startups, and teams seeking a cost-effective, privacy-focused alternative to Airtable without vendor lock-in.
Description
Baserow is an open-source no-code platform for building databases, apps, and automations, offering full control over data with cloud and self-hosted deployment options. Featuring intuitive spreadsheet-like interfaces, diverse views like Grid, Kanban, and Calendar, native automations, and AI tools such as the Kuma assistant, it ensures GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance. Ideal for small businesses, startups, and teams seeking a cost-effective, privacy-focused alternative to Airtable without vendor lock-in.
Key capabilities
- No-code database creation with Grid, Gallery, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Form, and Survey views
- App builder for pages, dashboards, and workflows
- Native automations with triggers, conditions, loops, webhooks, and HTTP
- AI features including Kuma assistant and AI fields powered by ChatGPT, Mistral, Anthropic
- Self-hosting via Docker, Cloudron, AWS, and cloud-hosted options
- Integrations with Postgres, Jira, GitLab, GitHub, and imports from CSV, Excel, Airtable
Core use cases
- 1.Task and project management
- 2.CRM and customer data tracking
- 3.Risk assessment and ESG reporting
- 4.Marketing campaigns and advertising
- 5.Manufacturing and purchasing management
- 6.Data dashboards and reporting
Is Baserow Right for You?
Best for
- Small businesses, nonprofits, and startups needing affordable data tools
- Teams handling project management, CRM, or task tracking
- Developers requiring extensible APIs and self-hosting for custom apps
Not ideal for
- Enterprises with complex data manipulation needs
- Users relying on heavy mobile or desktop app usage
- Teams needing extensive out-of-the-box integrations
Standout features
- Real-time collaboration
- Powerful API-first design
- Extensible via plugins
- GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II compliant
- Unlimited rows and storage in self-hosted
- Ready-made templates for various industries
Pricing
Free
Advanced
Premium
Reviews
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User Feedback Highlights
Most Praised
- User-friendly intuitive interface like spreadsheets for non-technical users
- Reliable self-hosting with no row or storage limits
- Powerful API for custom automations and integrations
- Cost-effective alternative to Airtable
- Real-time collaboration and good performance for most datasets
- Active community and responsive support
Common Complaints
- Frequent logouts disrupting work sessions
- Performance slowdowns with large datasets or API calls after updates
- Limited advanced features compared to enterprise tools
- Occasional 500 errors when publishing applications
- No native mobile or desktop apps, web-only access
- Gaps in documentation for some integrations