The alternatives
nocodb
🔥 🔥 🔥 A Free & Self-hostable Airtable Alternative
nocodb/nocodb Updated 2026-04-30 directus
The flexible backend for all your projects 🐰 Turn your DB into a headless CMS, admin panels, or apps with a custom UI, instant APIs, auth & more.
directus/directus Updated 2026-05-01 teable
✨ The Next Gen Airtable Alternative: No-Code Postgres
teableio/teable Updated 2026-04-30 baserow
Build databases, automations, apps & agents with AI — no code. Open source platform available on cloud and self-hosted. GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 compliant. Best Airtable alternative.
bram2w/baserow Updated 2026-04-30 baserow
Build databases, automations, apps & agents with AI — no code. Open source platform available on cloud and self-hosted. GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 compliant. Best Airtable alternative.
baserow/baserow Updated 2026-04-22 Comparison notes
OSS alternatives typically require self-hosting and operational effort in exchange for predictable cost and full data control. Feature parity varies — evaluate each option against your specific workflow before committing.
Migration tips
- Export data from the SaaS before migration (most provide CSV/JSON exports)
- Pilot the OSS alternative with a subset of your team before full rollout
- Budget for self-hosting infrastructure and maintenance time
FAQ
Can I fully replace Airtable with an OSS tool?
Feature parity varies. Most OSS alternatives cover 70-90% of core workflows, but may lack polish, integrations, or specialized features. Pilot the alternative with a subset of your team before fully committing.
What's the cost of self-hosting?
Plan for ~$5-50/month in VPS costs (DigitalOcean, Hetzner, etc.) plus 2-8 hours/month in maintenance. For a team of 20+, self-hosting usually breaks even against SaaS pricing within 6-12 months.
Which alternative should I pick?
Sort by GitHub stars (a proxy for community health), check the last-pushed date (avoid unmaintained projects), and read recent issues to gauge responsiveness.