Open-source no-code database and app builder, the self-hostable Airtable alternative
About Baserow
Open-source Airtable alternative combining spreadsheet simplicity with database power. 100,000+ active users including Royal Bank of Canada and Capgemini. Features database builder, no-code application builder, automations, dashboards, and AI capabilities (Kuma assistant). Self-hostable with Docker, Cloudron, AWS, or Helm. MIT licensed. GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliant.
**Webstudio Integration:** REST API for data fetching. Rich text returns Markdown format. No images in rich text. Integrates with n8n, Zapier, and Make for automations and webhooks.
**Open Source:** Yes — MIT license. Fully open source, self-hostable with no restrictions.
**Style:** No-code friendly with spreadsheet-familiar interface. Suitable for both technical and non-technical users. Strong developer API.
**Strengths:**
- Truly open source with self-hosting (unlimited rows/storage when self-hosted)
- Significantly cheaper than Airtable at scale
- No vendor lock-in, full data ownership
- Application builder for custom no-code apps
- Built-in automations and dashboards
**Weaknesses:**
- No images in rich text (not ideal for blogs)
- Smaller ecosystem than Airtable
- Cloud version has row limits (3k free, 50k Premium, 250k Advanced)
- Fewer native integrations than competitors
**Pricing:**
- **Free (Cloud):** 3,000 rows, 2GB storage, unlimited databases
- **Premium:** $10/user/month (annual) — 50k rows, 20GB, AI features
- **Advanced:** $20/user/month (annual) — 250k rows, 100GB, RBAC
- **Self-hosted:** Free (open source) or paid licenses for premium features
- **Enterprise:** Custom pricing
How it connects to Webstudio
Webstudio Resource variable GET on the REST endpoint /api/database/rows/table/{id}/?user_field_names=true with header 'Authorization: Token <db token>', filters via query string; bind to a Collection and dynamic pages (official Webstudio guide). Writes: Webstudio Form action POST to the same endpoint, or via n8n (native Baserow node). Webhooks on row create/update trigger rebuilds or n8n flows. Also has an MCP server and built-in application builder and automations.
