Databases & spreadsheets
Airtable: Spreadsheet-database hybrid for building apps and workflows. These tools do a similar job: indie picks from our Friday drops and open source projects, each one chosen by a person.
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4 alternatives to Airtable
Free to use, and you can host them yourself
Open source Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet
Best for Teams who want to self-host their data
nocodb.com ↗GitHub ↗Free and open source, cloud plans available
Postgres-powered spreadsheet database with a familiar Airtable feel
Best for Developers who want SQL under their tables
teable.io ↗GitHub ↗Free and open source, cloud plans available
Spreadsheet-database with Python formulas
Best for Analysts who outgrew spreadsheets
getgrist.com ↗GitHub ↗Free self-hosted, paid cloud plans
Open source no-code database and app builder
Best for Teams replacing Airtable without vendor lock-in
baserow.io ↗GitHub ↗Free self-hosted, paid cloud plans
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