Baserow is a secure, open-source platform for building databases, applications, automations, dashboards, and agents with AI — all without code. Trusted by over 150,000 users, Baserow is GDPR, HIPAA and SOC 2 compliant and available as cloud or self-hosted deployments for full data control. With a new AI Assistant, you can now talk to Baserow to build your process and interact with your data. Fully extensible and API-first, Baserow integrates easily into your existing tools.
Intent
I need it when
Build custom business applications and internal tools without writing code or hiring developers
Baserow's no-code Application Builder enables users to create internal tools, client portals, CRMs, and operational software by dragging and dropping components. The AI Assistant (Kuma) can generate database structures and workflows from natural language descriptions, allowing non-technical teams to build production applications faster and cheaper than traditional development.
Automate repetitive business processes and workflows to reduce manual work and human error
Baserow's Automations feature creates no-code workflows with triggers, branches, conditions, and loops. Native actions include HTTP requests, email, and webhooks, plus integrations with third-party tools. Unlimited automation runs enable teams to eliminate manual tasks, improve consistency, and free up staff for higher-value work.
Visualize and communicate data insights to management through dashboards and charts
Baserow Dashboards allow users to create dynamic charts and visualizations from database data without coding. Multiple view types (Grid, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Form, Survey) provide different perspectives on the same data, enabling teams to track progress, identify trends, and communicate insights to stakeholders in real time.
Replace spreadsheets and Airtable with a cost-effective, open-source database platform that maintains data control and compliance
Baserow provides an open-source alternative to Airtable with self-hosting options, GDPR/HIPAA/SOC2 compliance, unlimited scalability on self-hosted deployments, and no per-user fees for self-hosted instances. Users can import data from spreadsheets and Airtable directly, eliminating vendor lock-in while maintaining full data ownership and control.
Maintain data governance, security compliance, and audit trails for regulated industries
Baserow offers GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance certifications, role-based permissions, field-level and view-level access controls, audit logs, two-factor authentication, and SSO. Self-hosting ensures data stays on-premise, and snapshots provide recovery options. These features enable regulated organizations to meet compliance requirements while maintaining full control over sensitive data.
Drop
Not a fit when
User requires a fully managed, zero-configuration solution with no self-hosting option and cannot accept the learning curve of database design
Organization needs enterprise-grade dedicated support with guaranteed SLAs; Baserow offers community support and 1-business-day response only at Advanced tier
User requires advanced row limits beyond 250,000 rows per workspace even on self-hosted; scaling beyond this requires custom infrastructure management
Team needs real-time collaboration on the same record simultaneously with conflict resolution; Baserow supports co-editing but with basic row-level locking
Organization requires pre-built industry-specific applications out-of-the-box without customization; Baserow requires building applications from scratch
User needs proprietary closed-source software with vendor lock-in guarantees; Baserow is open-source MIT licensed with full data portability