Baserow

baserow.io
Database
1-2 Weeks

No-code open source database & application builder

How to Replace Baserow

Overview

Baserow is a data collaboration platform that allows teams to organize data, build powerful applications, and automate business processes without sacrificing control, compliance, privacy, and security. It combines database management, application building, dashboards, and workflow automation in a single platform with both cloud and self-hosted deployment options.

Features

78 features across 17 categories

AI(5)

AI AgentsAIPremium

AI agent nodes for workflow automation

AI FieldAIPremium

AI-powered field for automated data processing

AI Formula GeneratorAIPremium

AI-powered tool for generating formulas

Kuma AI AssistantAIPremium

AI assistant that can build databases and applications based on natural language descriptions

MCP ServerAIPremium

Model Context Protocol server for AI integrations

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(1)

Instance-Wide Admin PanelPremium

Centralized administration panel for managing instances

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Application Development(11)

Application BrandingPremium

Customize application appearance with branding

Collection Elements

Basic and advanced collection components for displaying data

Custom CSS/JSPremium

Add custom CSS and JavaScript for advanced customization

Custom DomainsPremium

Use custom domains for applications and portals

File Upload ElementPremium

Add file upload functionality to forms and applications

Form Elements

Pre-built form components for application building

No-Code Application Builder

Build custom applications by composing pages, dashboards, and workflows without writing code

Pages & Parameters

Create multi-page applications with parameterized content

Payment ElementPremium

Integrate payment processing in applications

VariablesPremium

Store and use variables in applications and workflows

White Label ApplicationsPremium

Build white-labeled applications without Baserow branding

Automation(2)

Native Automations

Built-in automation actions including HTTP, email, and webhooks

Workflow Automation

Create automated workflows with triggers, branches, conditions, and loops to eliminate manual work

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(3)

Free Read/Comment UsersPremium

Allow users to view and comment on data without consuming paid licenses

Public View SharingPremium

Share database views publicly without requiring login

Row Comments & ColoringPremium

Add comments and color-code rows for collaboration

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core Database(1)

Database Management

Create and manage unlimited databases with support for multiple data sources including spreadsheets, CSV, XML, and JSON

Customization(2)

Co-Branding OptionsPremium

Customize branding throughout the platform

Plugin Extensions

Extend functionality with custom frontend and backend plugins

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(7)

Data Import/Export

Import data from CSV, XML, JSON and export to multiple formats

Deduplication & Search and ReplacePremium

Remove duplicate records and perform bulk find and replace operations

Field ConstraintsPremium

Define validation rules and constraints for field data

Filtering & Sorting

Filter and sort data by multiple criteria

Row Change History

Track historical changes to database records

Search & Group By

Search records and group data by fields

SnapshotsPremium

Create backup snapshots of database data

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data Sync(9)

Baserow Table Sync

Synchronize data between Baserow tables

GitHub Integration

Sync data with GitHub issues

GitLab Integration

Sync data with GitLab issues

HubSpot Sync

Sync customer data with HubSpot

iCal Sync

Synchronize calendar data via iCal format

Jira Integration

Sync data with Jira issues

Pipedrive SyncPremium

Sync customer data with Pipedrive

PostgreSQL Sync

Sync data with PostgreSQL databases

Salesforce Sync

Sync data with Salesforce

Deployment(7)

AWS Deployment

Deploy on Amazon Web Services

Cloud Deployment

Host Baserow in the cloud managed by Baserow

Cloudron Deployment

Deploy via Cloudron platform

Docker Deployment

Deploy using Docker containers

Helm Deployment

Deploy using Helm charts for Kubernetes

Managed Private InstancePremium

Private Baserow instance managed by Baserow team

Self-Hosted Deployment

Deploy Baserow on your own infrastructure

Field Types(3)

20+ Field Types

Comprehensive set of field types for data modeling

Barcode FieldPremium

Field type for barcode data

Button FieldPremium

Interactive button field type

Integration & API(5)

API-First Architecture

All features are available as API endpoints for automation and integration

Email Actions

Send emails from automated workflows

HTTP Actions

Make HTTP requests from automated workflows

Third-Party Integrations

Connect to external tools and services

Webhooks

Send automated webhooks to external systems

Reporting & Analytics(2)

Dashboards

Create custom dashboards with charts to track progress and communicate data to management

Graph WidgetPremium

Visual charting widget for data visualization

Security & Access Control(7)

Custom RolesPremium

Create custom user roles with specific permissions

Field-Level PermissionsPremium

Control access to specific fields within a database

Role-Based PermissionsPremium

Assign different access levels to users based on roles

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Enterprise SSO support for centralized authentication

SSO User AuthenticationPremium

Support for SSO authentication in applications

Two-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Enable 2FA for enhanced account security

View-Level PermissionsPremium

Restrict access to specific views

Security & Governance(4)

Audit LogsPremium

Track and log all user activities for compliance and security

GDPR CompliancePremium

Built-in compliance with GDPR regulations

HIPAA CompliancePremium

Built-in compliance with HIPAA regulations

SOC 2 Type II CertificationPremium

SOC 2 Type II certified for security and compliance

Templates(1)

Solution Templates

Pre-built templates for common use cases

Visualization(8)

Calendar ViewPremium

Calendar-based view for scheduling and date management

Form View

Interactive form interface for data collection and entry

Gallery View

Visual card-based view for displaying database records

Grid View

Spreadsheet-like interface for viewing and managing database records

Kanban ViewPremium

Kanban board view for managing tasks and workflows

Personal ViewsPremium

Create personalized views of data for individual users

Survey ViewPremium

Survey-based interface for collecting responses

Timeline ViewPremium

Gantt chart-style timeline view for project planning

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Unlimited databases
  • 3,000 rows per workspace
  • 2GB of storage per workspace
  • Grid, Form & Gallery views
  • Library of 65+ templates
  • Unlimited automations in beta
  • Community support

Premium

Popular
$10/user/month billed yearly
  • Everything in Free
  • 50,000 rows per workspace
  • 20GB of storage per workspace
  • Kanban, Survey & Calendar views
  • Timeline views
  • XML, JSON, & Excel export
  • Row comments & coloring
  • 90 days row change history
  • Unlimited automations in beta
  • Free trial available

Advanced

$18/user/month billed yearly
  • Everything in Premium
  • 250,000 rows per workspace
  • 100GB of storage per workspace
  • Role based permissions
  • Free read/comment users
  • Audit logs
  • 180 days row change history
  • Advanced permissions
  • Field-level permissions
  • View-level permissions
  • Custom roles
  • Single sign-on (SSO)
  • Unlimited automations in beta
  • Priority support within 1 business day

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Baserow

Monthly$12/mo
Yearly$144/yr
5-Year Total$720

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~12 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$144
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$432
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$720
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 78 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Baserow alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 78 features.

Buy Baserow

Better Value
Monthly cost$120/mo
3-year total$4,320
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$96,000
Maintenance$1,440/mo
3-year total$147,840
Dev time~8 months

Buying Baserow saves ~$143,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 78 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

9 known integrations

EmailGitHubGitLabHTTP WebhooksHubSpotJiraPipedrivePostgreSQLSalesforce