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Databases & no-code tables

Build databases with forms, views and reports without writing code.

Paid apps and their free alternatives

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Airtable
4 free alternatives
Top pick:NocoDBLicense: Source-available
Saves $240 USD a year
Microsoft Access
3 free alternatives
Top pick:LibreOffice BaseLicense: Open source
Saves $100 USD a year

Free databases & no-code tables

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5 alternatives

Baserow
Open-source no-code database with spreadsheet-style tables, form and kanban views, automations and an API.
License: Open source
- Web
- Self-hosted
Status: Active
This replaces Airtable and Microsoft Access
Grist
Open-source relational spreadsheet that mixes tables, Python formulas, charts and access rules, hosted or self-managed.
License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Web
- Self-hosted
Status: Active
- XLSX: opens and saves, partial fidelity. Imports data and exports XLSX; formulas and formatting are not kept
- CSV: opens and saves, full fidelity
This replaces Airtable, Microsoft Excel and monday.com
LibreOffice Base
Open-source database front end in the LibreOffice suite, with tables, queries, forms and reports.
License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Status: Active
- ACCDB: opens only, partial fidelity. Connects to ACCDB files for reading and migration; may need Java
- MDB: opens only, partial fidelity. Connects to MDB files for reading and migration; may need Java
This replaces Microsoft Access
NocoDB
Source-available no-code database that gives SQL databases a spreadsheet-style interface with views, forms and an API.
License: Source-available
- Web
- Self-hosted
Status: Active
This replaces Airtable and Microsoft Access
Teable
Open-source no-code database on Postgres with grid, kanban and calendar views, forms and automations, hosted or self-hosted.
License: Open source
- Web
- Self-hosted
Status: Active
This replaces Airtable