Transform Data into Custom Databases and Applications

Managing complex data across spreadsheets is chaotic. You're constantly switching between tools, battling version control issues, and struggling to maintain consistency. Your team wastes hours trying to find information buried in disconnected systems, while important data relationships get lost in translation.

What is Baserow

Baserow is an open-source no-code database platform that lets you create custom database solutions without coding skills. It combines the familiarity of spreadsheets with the power of relational databases, enabling you to visualize and organize data your way. With its intuitive interface, you can build applications, automate workflows, and collaborate in real-time—bringing structure to your organization while keeping complete control of your data.

Key Capabilities

Visual Database Builder : Create customizable databases with multiple field types and relationships, making complex data management accessible to everyone on your team.

Multiple Data Visualization Options : View your data as grids, kanban boards, forms, or galleries to match different workflow needs and improve how team members interact with information.

Self-Hosting Option : Deploy Baserow on your own servers for complete data privacy, security, and control—ideal for organizations with strict data governance requirements.

Automatic REST API : Connect your databases to other tools through the automatically generated API, enabling seamless integration with your existing software ecosystem.

Real-Time Collaboration : Work simultaneously with team members on the same database with live updates, eliminating version conflicts and keeping everyone in sync.

Perfect For

A marketing team was drowning in spreadsheets—campaign data in one place, content calendars in another, and analytics somewhere else. With Baserow, they built a unified marketing hub linking campaigns, content, and results. Now they track everything in one place, cutting meeting time by 40%.

A small business owner needed a custom CRM without the enterprise price tag. Using Baserow's no-code tools, she created a customer database with linked product catalogs and order tracking. The self-hosted solution saved thousands in software fees while giving her complete ownership of customer data.

Worth Considering

Baserow is ideal for teams that value data ownership and customization, but has some limitations. The free cloud plan caps at 3,000 rows per workspace and 2GB storage, though self-hosting removes these limits. While the interface is intuitive for spreadsheet users, complex automations may require integration with third-party tools like Zapier. Advanced database users might miss some enterprise features found in proprietary alternatives. (Freemium with $5/user/month paid tiers)

Also Consider

Airtable: Better for teams needing more built-in automations and a larger template library, though at a higher price point.

Notion: Consider when you need an all-in-one workspace combining notes, docs, and wikis alongside simpler database functionality.

NocoDB: Ideal for developers who want an open-source database with more technical customization options and direct SQL access.

Bottom Line

Baserow offers an impressive balance of power and accessibility for teams needing custom database solutions without coding expertise. Its open-source nature, self-hosting option, and visual interface make it particularly valuable for organizations that prioritize data ownership and customization. If you're outgrowing spreadsheets but aren't ready for complex enterprise solutions, Baserow hits the sweet spot.