NocoDB
A Free & Self-hostable Airtable Alternative.
65.4k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Open-source and self-hosted alternatives to Airtable
Spreadsheet-style databases you can self-host. Several of these sit on top of a real database like PostgreSQL, so your data stays portable.
Category: No-code databases · GitHub data as of Oct 29, 2026 · FAQ · Cost & self-hosting
| Project | What it is | License | GitHub stars | Last release | Runs as | Hosted plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NocoDB Active Mixed or custom | A Free & Self-hostable Airtable Alternative. | Mixed or custom | 65.4k | Oct 29, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| Teable Active Mixed or custom | A spreadsheet-style database built on Postgres, for teams that want an Airtable-like interface they can host. | Mixed or custom | 21.9k | Oct 29, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| APITable Active AGPL-3.0 | A spreadsheet-style database with an API-first design for building collaborative apps. | AGPL-3.0 | 15.7k | Sep 6, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| Grist Active Apache-2.0 | Grist is the evolution of spreadsheets. | Apache-2.0 | 12.0k | Oct 29, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| Baserow Active Mixed or custom | A no-code database with an Airtable-like interface, plus automations and app building. Available self-hosted or in the cloud. | Mixed or custom | 6.2k | Oct 13, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
Are they still maintained?
5 of 5 Airtable alternatives here had a code push or release in the last 180 days (checked Oct 29, 2026).
- NocoDB: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- Teable: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- APITable: active, last activity Sep 6, 2026 (53 days ago)
- Grist: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- Baserow: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
See every project in the "Is it still maintained?" tracker →
What switching from Airtable costs
Airtable: current plans and prices are on Airtable's pricing page.
| Alternative | How you run it | Software cost | What you pay for |
|---|---|---|---|
| NocoDB | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| Teable | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| APITable | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| Grist | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Apache-2.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| Baserow | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
Self-hosting basics: NocoDB, Teable, APITable, Grist and Baserow need a server, which can be a small cloud server or a spare machine at home. For a sense of scale, DigitalOcean's price list shows a 1 GiB server at $6/month and 2 GiB at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size, and budget time for updates and backups.
Don't want to run a server? NocoDB, Teable, APITable, Grist and Baserow offer a hosted plan run by the project itself. Prices change, so check each project's site.
License check: NocoDB, Teable and Baserow do not use a single standard open-source license that GitHub can detect. Read the license before using them in a business.
The options in more detail
Teable
A spreadsheet-style database built on Postgres, for teams that want an Airtable-like interface they can host.
21.9k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
APITable
A spreadsheet-style database with an API-first design for building collaborative apps.
15.7k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Sep 6, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Grist
Grist is the evolution of spreadsheets.
12.0k GitHub stars · Apache-2.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Baserow
A no-code database with an Airtable-like interface, plus automations and app building. Available self-hosted or in the cloud.
6.2k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Airtable alternatives: common questions
What is the best open-source alternative to Airtable?
It depends on how you use Airtable. Of the 5 options here, NocoDB is the most followed on GitHub (65.4k stars) and is actively maintained, with its latest release on Oct 29, 2026.
Is there a self-hosted Airtable alternative?
Yes. NocoDB, Teable, APITable, Grist and Baserow run on a server you control, so your data stays with you. If you'd rather not run a server, NocoDB, Teable, APITable, Grist and Baserow also offer a hosted plan from the people who make them.
Is there a free alternative to Airtable?
Yes. Every project on this page can be downloaded and used at no cost from its public repository. Server apps are free software, but you pay for the server they run on. Check the license of NocoDB, Teable and Baserow before using them in a business.
Are these Airtable alternatives still maintained?
As of Oct 29, 2026, 5 of 5 had a code push or release in the last 180 days. None are flagged as inactive or archived. We re-check every project weekly.
How much does it cost to switch from Airtable?
The software itself is free. For server apps, the main cost is hosting: as a reference point, DigitalOcean lists a 1 GiB server at $6/month and a 2 GiB server at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size. The hidden cost is time: moving your data and, for self-hosted apps, keeping up with updates and backups.
Are all of these really open source?
Not all under a standard license. NocoDB: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. Teable: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. Baserow: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. The others use OSI-approved open-source licenses.
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