Open-source alternatives to Airtable
The most popular self-hosted, open-source alternatives to Airtable (spreadsheet-style databases and no-code apps) are NocoDB (65,294 GitHub stars), Baserow (2,265 GitHub stars) and Saltcorn (2,086 GitHub stars). SelfHostHub lists 3 options below, taken from its Database Management and Low Code categories; 3 support Docker and all of them can run on your own server.
Comparison of self-hosted Airtable alternatives
| Project | GitHub stars | Licence | Language / platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NocoDB | 65,294 | SUL-1.0 | Nodejs, Docker | No-code platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet (alternative to Airtable and Smartsheet). |
| Baserow | 2,265 | MIT | Docker | Create your own database without technical experience (alternative to Airtable). |
| Saltcorn | 2,086 | MIT | Docker, Nodejs | No-code database application builder for web and mobile applications. One platform for user interface, data backend, durable workflows, email, PDF generation, and AI applications. |
Star counts and licences come from the awesome-selfhosted dataset and may lag GitHub slightly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best open-source alternative to Airtable?
By GitHub stars, NocoDB is the most popular self-hosted alternative to Airtable listed here, followed by Baserow and Saltcorn. The best fit depends on the features and stack you need.
Is there a free self-hosted alternative to Airtable?
Yes. All 3 projects on this page are open source and can be self-hosted at no licence cost; you pay only for your own server.
Which licences do these Airtable alternatives use?
The most common licences among them are MIT (2) and SUL-1.0 (1).
Can I run a Airtable alternative with Docker?
3 of the 3 alternatives list Docker as a supported platform.