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
★ 146,174Dify 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.
NocoDB
★ 63,527NocoDB 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.
PocketBase
★ 59,233PocketBase 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.
Appwrite
★ 56,387Appwrite 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.
Appsmith
★ 40,127Appsmith 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.
MindsDB
★ 39,323AI layer for existing databases that allows you to effortlessly develop, train and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models using standard queries.
Halo
★ 39,100A powerful and easy-to-use website building tool (documentation in Chinese).
ToolJet
★ 38,052ToolJet 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.
Directus
★ 36,051Directus 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.
Budibase
★ 28,051Budibase 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.
ChartDB
★ 22,456Database diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query.
Bytebase
★ 14,175Safe database schema change and version control for DevOps teams, supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, TiDB, ClickHouse, and Snowflake.
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 (146,174 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.