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Self-Hosting Baserow: No-Code Database Platform

Baserow is a self-hosted Airtable alternative. Create databases, forms, and views without code. Perfect for teams managing structured data.

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What Is Baserow?


Baserow is an open-source no-code database platform. It provides a spreadsheet-like interface for managing structured data with the power of a real database underneath.


Baserow vs Airtable


| Feature | Baserow | Airtable |

|---------|---------|----------|

| Price | Free (self-hosted) | $20/user/month |

| Records | Unlimited | 50,000 (Pro) |

| Storage | Your server | 20 GB (Pro) |

| API | Full REST | Full REST |

| Self-hosted | Yes | No |


Features


Field Types

  • Text, number, date, boolean
  • Single select, multi-select
  • Link to another table (relations)
  • Formula fields
  • File uploads
  • URL, email, phone
  • Rollup, lookup, count

    • Views

  • Grid (spreadsheet)
  • Kanban board
  • Gallery (card layout)
  • Form (data entry)
  • Calendar

    • Collaboration

  • Real-time editing
  • Comments on rows
  • Row-level permissions
  • Team workspaces

    • API

    Every table gets an auto-generated REST API. Build applications on top of your Baserow data.


    Use Cases


    CRM

    Track contacts, deals, and interactions.


    Project Tracking

    Tasks, deadlines, assignees, and status tracking.


    Inventory

    Products, quantities, locations, and suppliers.


    Content Calendar

    Plan, schedule, and track content across channels.


    Event Management

    Registrations, speakers, venues, and schedules.


    Deployment


    1. Deploy Baserow on TinyPod

    2. Create your first table

    3. Define fields

    4. Import data (CSV) or start fresh

    5. Create views and forms

    6. Invite team members


    Resources: 2 CPU, 2 GB RAM.