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Baserow

Baserow Self-Hosted, Deploy in One Click

Baserow is an open-source no-code database and Airtable alternative. Automatio deploys it to your own server with HTTPS for total data privacy and no row...

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Baserow

Databases

Baserow is an open source database management tool that allows you to create and manage databases.

database

What you get when you deploy Baserow

The server we rent for it, what it costs, and what the installer will ask you.

Server
CX23 · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
From
$9/month
Setup
No configuration required

Included with every deployment

  • Dedicated server, one app per machine
  • HTTPS certificate issued automatically
  • Free subdomain, custom domain optional
  • Restart, resize, snapshot and restore

The project

Everything this page links to outside Automatio.

Official siteDocumentationSource codeCommunity ForumProduct RoadmapChangelogBaserow XBaserow Subreddit

Deploy Baserow in one click

On your own server, with your own data. No terminal, no Docker commands, no certificate setup.

  1. 1

    Pick a size

    Start on the smallest server that fits the app. Resize later without reinstalling.

  2. 2

    Press deploy

    We rent the server, install the app with Docker, and point a subdomain at it.

  3. 3

    Watch it come up

    Provisioning runs unattended and takes a few minutes. When the HTTPS certificate lands, the app is live and your login details are on the deployment page.

Server size

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Billed monthly with your Automatio subscription. Destroy the server any time and the charge stops.

Key Capabilities

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Relational data modeling

Create complex data structures that behave like professional databases but look like spreadsheets. You can link tables together to create powerful relationships and eliminate data silos. This ensures a single source of truth for your business operations.

  • 1Multiple field types (text, formula, link)
  • 2Relational table linking and mapping
  • 3Lookup and Rollup fields for calculations
  • 4Advanced filtering and multi-column sorting
  • 5JSON-based storage for flexible data

Key Capabilities

  • Relational data modeling

    Create complex data structures that behave like professional databases but look like spreadsheets. You can link tables together to create powerful relationships and eliminate data silos. This ensures a single source of truth for your business operations.

    1. Multiple field types (text, formula, link)
    2. Relational table linking and mapping
    3. Lookup and Rollup fields for calculations
    4. Advanced filtering and multi-column sorting
    5. JSON-based storage for flexible data
  • No-code view builder

    Visualize your data in the way that best fits your current task. Switch between standard grids, gallery views, kanban boards, and calendars to manage information at scale. It includes dedicated form and survey builders to collect data from users directly into your tables.

    1. Standard grid and gallery views
    2. Public and private form builders
    3. Kanban and Calendar project views
    4. Customizable field visibility logic
    5. Survey mode for single-question focus
  • API-first architecture

    Every single action you can perform in the interface is also available via a robust REST API. This makes Baserow an ideal backend for custom applications, web scrapers, or enterprise automation pipelines. It is built to be headless and developer-friendly from the ground up.

    1. Full REST API documentation included
    2. Webhooks for real-time event triggers
    3. API tokens with granular permissions
    4. Native support for n8n, Zapier, and Make
    5. Swagger and Redoc specification support
  • Application builder

    Compose custom pages, dashboards, and internal tools on top of your data without writing code. This allows you to build client portals, inventory dashboards, or task trackers with specific visibility rules. You can map values directly from your tables to UI elements.

    1. Drag-and-drop page components
    2. Custom visibility rules for user roles
    3. Dashboard widgets and chart views
    4. External user login functionality
    5. Dynamic table and button elements

Why self-host Baserow

What to know first

Uncapped row limits: Proprietary providers often charge steep fees based on record counts. Self-hosting allows you to store millions of rows limited only by your server's hardware.
Higher memory usage: Baserow runs multiple services including PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery. It requires at least 2GB of RAM to handle background tasks and API requests reliably.
Complete data sovereignty: Keep sensitive business or client data on your own infrastructure to comply with GDPR or internal IP requirements without trusting a third-party cloud.
SMTP configuration required: To send invitation emails, password resets, or form notifications, you must provide your own SMTP credentials as there is no built-in mail server.
No per-seat pricing: Invite your entire team to collaborate without increasing your monthly bill, removing the financial penalty of scaling your user base.
Storage scaling responsibility: If your database handles heavy file attachments, you are responsible for monitoring disk usage and resizing your VPS when you run out of space.
Direct database access: Gain the ability to query the underlying PostgreSQL database directly for advanced reporting or bulk migrations that APIs cannot handle efficiently.
Manual performance tuning: While the app scales well, instances reaching hundreds of thousands of rows may eventually require manual PostgreSQL optimization to maintain snappy response times.
Plugin extensibility: Install or build custom plugins to add new field types, views, or formula functions specifically tailored to your organization's unique workflow.

Managed, DIY, or One-Click?

The three realistic ways to run {name}, compared honestly.

Data Ownership

Managed SaaSThird-party servers
DIY on a VPS100% Yours
Automatio one-click100% Yours

Scaling Cost

Managed SaaSPer-user/Per-row fees
DIY on a VPSHardware cost only
Automatio one-clickFlat monthly server fee

Setup Time

Managed SaaSInstant
DIY on a VPS1-2 Hours
Automatio one-click~15 Minutes

SSL/HTTPS

Managed SaaSIncluded
DIY on a VPSManual configuration
Automatio one-clickAuto-configured

Maintenance

Managed SaaSZero
DIY on a VPSHigh (Manual patching)
Automatio one-clickZero

Who this is for

People who actually run Baserow on their own server, and what changes when they do.

a solo founder managing inventory

Frustrated by Airtable's row limits on their free or entry-level plans.

They can track tens of thousands of product SKUs and historical sales data on a fixed-cost server they control.

  • Import 50,000 legacy records
  • Create a public inventory view
  • Connect a web scraper to the API

a small agency tracking clients

High per-user monthly costs for collaborative project management tools.

The agency can host their own client database and invite all staff members without additional license fees.

  • Build a client onboarding form
  • Link projects to monthly billing
  • Share progress via gallery views

a developer building a backend

Needs a GUI for a database that non-technical clients can manage safely.

They get a professional UI for data entry while maintaining full API access for their custom-coded frontend.

  • Configure webhooks for updates
  • Generate API keys for the app
  • Directly query Postgres for reports

a homelabber degoogling their life

Tired of storing personal contact and finance data in the public cloud.

They can move all their spreadsheets to a private server they fully own and access via their own domain.

  • Migrate Google Sheets to Baserow
  • Track home maintenance logs
  • Manage a shared family calendar

About This App

What this app does and where it fits.

The open source alternative to Airtable

Baserow is designed to provide the flexibility of a spreadsheet with the structural power of a relational database. It solves the common problem of data silos by allowing non-technical teams to build sophisticated data systems without writing a single line of SQL. Founded with an API-first philosophy, Baserow is as much a tool for developers as it is for project managers. It uses a modern tech stack (Python/Django for the backend and Nuxt.js for the frontend) ensuring that the interface is snappy even when processing large volumes of information.

How relational data works

Unlike a flat spreadsheet, Baserow allows you to link tables together to create meaningful relationships. For example, you can have a Clients table and an Invoices table where each invoice is linked to a specific client record. When you update a client's address in the primary table, it automatically reflects across every associated invoice. This prevents data duplication and enables complex features like lookups and rollups, allowing you to summarize data across multiple tables for high-level reporting.

Your first hour with Baserow

Starting with Baserow is intuitive for anyone familiar with Excel or Airtable. Your first hour will likely be spent importing existing CSV or Airtable data. The interface allows you to add fields and choose from over a dozen types, including Date, URL, Single Select, and Formulas. Once your data is structured, you can create different Views. You might build a Kanban view to track project status, a Calendar view for deadlines, or a Form view to collect new leads from your website. Because it is API-first, you can instantly generate a REST endpoint for your table to connect it to other tools.

Maturity and extensibility

Baserow is a mature project used by organizations like the Royal Bank of Canada and Capgemini. It is released under the MIT license, meaning you have full access to the source code. Unlike proprietary alternatives that lock advanced features behind enterprise gates, the self-hosted version gives you control over the entire environment. Developers can extend the core functionality by building plugins, adding custom field types, or creating unique ways to visualize data that aren't available in the standard release.

About This App

Community Feedback

See what the community thinks about Baserow

“Baserow is the first tool I've found that actually feels like a viable Airtable replacement for my self-hosted stack. The API is incredibly clean.”
— tech_lead_88
reddit
“I moved my agency's client tracking to a self-hosted Baserow instance because I was tired of paying $20 per seat every month. It's been rock solid.”
— agency_owner_vince
hackernews
“Baserow needs at minimum 2GB of ram and also is quite demanding, consider upgrading the VM Baserow is running on if you see slow performances.”
— nigel
forum
“I love that I can query the Postgres database directly for reporting when the API isn't fast enough for bulk exports.”
— database_pro
hackernews
“The migration from Airtable via CSV was painless, though I had to rebuild some complex formulas manually.”
— data_wiz
reddit
“Self-hosting Baserow on a dedicated VPS is much more economical than Airtable once you hit 5+ users.”
— @selfhoster_jon
twitter

Related Videos

Watch tutorials, reviews, and discussions about Baserow

“organize your data with greater speed flexibility and no vendor lock-in”

“Baserow is built for scale speed and stability with huge volumes of data”

“it's open source so it's free to use and you can develop your own plugins and extensions”

“if you're going to host it on your own infrastructure you can scale up the resources”

“it really feels like a minimalist version of air table”

“you can create your own custom field types”

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Pro Tips

Expert tips to help you get the most out of Baserow and achieve better results.

Pick a 2GB+ server

Baserow's multi-container stack needs at least 2GB of memory to handle Celery background tasks and API requests without lag.

Use batch API endpoints

If you are migrating data or building a scraper, use the batch create endpoints to significantly reduce overhead compared to individual row updates.

Configure SMTP first

Set up your email provider credentials immediately after install to ensure user invitations and form notifications work as expected.

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Mohammed Ibrahim

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Ben Bressington

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Frequently Asked Questions

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