Self-hosted alternatives to Airtable

A visual database and smart spreadsheets, self-hosted. Below are 12 open source options you host on your own server — with no monthly per-user fee and full control of your data.

Dify.ai

★ 148,331

Dify is a platform for building AI applications — chatbots, agents and RAG flows — with a visual interface and support for many models. Self-hosted, it lets you build AI products while keeping prompts, data and users on your own server.

Software Development - Low Code Apache-2.0

NocoDB

★ 63,812

NocoDB turns any SQL database into a smart spreadsheet with forms, views and automations, Airtable-style. Self-hosted, it pairs the convenience of a visual spreadsheet with the power of a real database.

Database Management SUL-1.0

PocketBase

★ 59,511

PocketBase is a complete backend in a single executable file: database, authentication, files and a realtime API. Self-hosted, it's the open source alternative to Firebase, ideal for apps and prototypes.

Software Development - Low Code MIT

Appwrite

★ 56,534

Appwrite is a backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform with authentication, database, functions and storage, accessible via SDKs. Self-hosted, it's the open source alternative to Firebase for developers who want full control.

Software Development - Low Code BSD-3-Clause

Appsmith

★ 40,297

Appsmith lets you quickly build internal admin panels and CRUD apps, connecting databases and APIs. It's the open source alternative to Retool, running on your own infrastructure.

Software Development - Low Code Apache-2.0

MindsDB

★ 39,386

AI layer for existing databases that allows you to effortlessly develop, train and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models using standard queries.

Database Management Elastic-2.0

Halo

★ 39,250

A powerful and easy-to-use website building tool (documentation in Chinese).

Software Development - Low Code GPL-3.0

ToolJet

★ 38,167

ToolJet is a low-code framework for building and shipping internal tools with little engineering effort. Self-hosted, it's the alternative to Retool with your data under control.

Software Development - Low Code GPL-3.0

Directus

★ 36,440

Directus turns any SQL database into a headless CMS with a REST/GraphQL API and an admin panel. Self-hosted, it gives you full freedom over data and content model, with no platform fees.

Database Management BUSL-1.1

Budibase

★ 28,103

Budibase builds internal apps, dashboards and CRUD flows in minutes, with a built-in or connected database. Hosted by you, it's an open source alternative to OutSystems and Retool.

Software Development - Low Code ⊘ Proprietary

ChartDB

★ 22,566

Database diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query.

Database Management AGPL-3.0

Bytebase

★ 14,243

Safe database schema change and version control for DevOps teams, supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, TiDB, ClickHouse, and Snowflake.

Database Management MIT

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free self-hosted alternative to Airtable?

Yes. We've gathered 12 self-hosted, open source alternatives to Airtable — including Dify.ai, NocoDB, PocketBase. You run all of them on your own server.

What is the best open source alternative to Airtable?

Dify.ai is one of the most popular (148,331 GitHub stars). The "best" depends on your case — compare the options below.

Do I need a server to replace Airtable?

Yes. You can use a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS (from ~€4/mo). See the hosting suggestions on this page.