Database apps

Building simple databases and tables, like a spreadsheet with more structure.

3open alternatives 2do the whole job

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Airtable

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Open-source apps that replace Airtable

APITable

16kActiveIn your browserAGPL-3.0Runs on your own server

APITable is a spreadsheet-style database that lets teams organize, share and link records in tables. It can be self-hosted on your own server and is aimed at teams who want an Airtable-like tool they control.

Runs on your own server · GitHub

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Baserow

Not on GitHubActiveIn your browserMITOpen coreRuns on your own server

Baserow is a web tool for building databases that look and work like spreadsheets, with forms, boards, dashboards and automations on top. It is aimed at teams who want to organize data and build simple internal tools without writing code.

Runs on your own server · GitLab

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Rowy

6.8kQuiet for a yearIn your browserApache-2.0Replaces partlyFor developers

Rowy is a spreadsheet-style interface for managing data stored in Google Cloud Firestore, with options to run automations. It is aimed at teams and developers who want to build simple internal tools without much coding.

For developers · GitHub

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