The original spreadsheet-database hybrid
Airtable combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the power of a database. Create custom applications, automate workflows, and collaborate on data in real-time. Features powerful views including grid, calendar, kanban, gallery, and timeline views.
Best for: Teams needing flexible data organization with powerful views and automations
Key Features
- ✓Multiple view types
- ✓Automations & integrations
- ✓Custom interfaces
- ✓Sync across bases
- ✓Apps marketplace
Integrations
SlackSalesforceGoogle WorkspaceZapierJiraGitHub
Pricing: Free tier available, from $20/user/month (Team) to custom enterprise
All-in-one workspace with powerful databases
Notion combines wikis, docs, and databases in a single workspace. Its database feature offers flexible views, relations, rollups, and formulas. Perfect for teams wanting documentation and data management in one place with beautiful, customizable interfaces.
Best for: Teams wanting unified docs, wikis, and databases in a beautiful interface
Key Features
- ✓Docs + databases unified
- ✓Relations & rollups
- ✓Templates gallery
- ✓AI assistant built-in
- ✓Flexible page structure
Integrations
SlackGoogle DriveGitHubFigmaJiraZapier
Pricing: Free tier available, from $10/user/month (Plus) to custom enterprise
Coda is a doc-first platform that grows into powerful applications. Combines documents with tables, buttons, and automations to create interactive tools. Features Packs for extending functionality and building connections to other services.
Best for: Teams building custom internal tools from flexible documents
Key Features
- ✓Interactive buttons & controls
- ✓Packs ecosystem
- ✓Cross-doc sync
- ✓Formula language
- ✓Publishing to web
Integrations
SlackGoogle CalendarFigmaJiraGitHubSalesforce
Pricing: Free tier available, from $10/editor/month (Pro) to custom enterprise
Open-source no-code database platform
Baserow is an open-source alternative to Airtable that you can self-host or use in the cloud. Offers a user-friendly interface for creating databases, APIs are automatically generated, and the platform is fully extensible through plugins.
Best for: Teams needing open-source, self-hosted database solution with API access
Key Features
- ✓Self-hosting option
- ✓Automatic REST API
- ✓Plugin system
- ✓Real-time collaboration
- ✓GDPR compliant
Integrations
ZapierMaken8nCustom API integrations
Pricing: Free (self-hosted), from $5/user/month (Premium) cloud
Open-source Airtable alternative
NocoDB turns any database into a smart spreadsheet. Connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or SQLite and get a spreadsheet interface with APIs. Fully open-source with options for self-hosting or cloud deployment.
Best for: Developers wanting spreadsheet UI over existing SQL databases
Key Features
- ✓Connect existing databases
- ✓Multiple view types
- ✓Automatic API generation
- ✓Webhooks & automations
- ✓Self-hosting available
Integrations
MySQLPostgreSQLSQL ServerSQLiteZapiern8n
Pricing: Free (open-source), cloud pricing available
Enterprise-ready spreadsheet database
SeaTable combines spreadsheet simplicity with database power for enterprises. Offers advanced features like Python scripting, big data support, and on-premise deployment. Strong focus on data security and compliance.
Best for: Enterprises needing powerful scripting and on-premise deployment options
Key Features
- ✓Python scripting
- ✓Big data support
- ✓On-premise deployment
- ✓Advanced permissions
- ✓Data processing
Integrations
n8nZapierMakeCustom Python scripts
Pricing: Free tier available, from €7/user/month (Plus) to enterprise
Spreadsheet database with API connectors
Stackby combines spreadsheets with APIs, allowing you to pull data from services directly into columns. Create custom databases with 25+ column types, automate workflows, and build dashboards. Strong focus on API integration.
Best for: Teams wanting to pull live data from APIs into their databases
Key Features
- ✓API column type
- ✓25+ column types
- ✓Pre-built templates
- ✓Automations
- ✓Chart views
Integrations
Google AnalyticsFacebook AdsMailchimpYouTubeTwitterClearbit
Pricing: Free tier available, from $5/user/month (Economy) to $9/user/month (Business)
High-performance open-source database
Teable is a super-fast, real-time, no-code database built on PostgreSQL. Designed for high performance with millions of rows. Open-source with self-hosting options and a focus on speed and scalability.
Best for: Teams needing high-performance, scalable no-code database with PostgreSQL
Key Features
- ✓PostgreSQL-backed
- ✓Millions of rows support
- ✓Real-time collaboration
- ✓Self-hosting option
- ✓High performance
Integrations
PostgreSQLREST APIWebhooks
Pricing: Free (open-source), cloud pricing available
Enterprise work management with spreadsheet interface
Smartsheet is an enterprise work management platform with a familiar spreadsheet interface. Offers robust project management, resource management, and governance features. Trusted by enterprises for complex workflows and reporting.
Best for: Enterprises needing robust project management with spreadsheet familiarity
Key Features
- ✓Gantt charts & timelines
- ✓Resource management
- ✓Dashboards & reports
- ✓Proofing & approvals
- ✓Governance controls
Integrations
SalesforceJiraMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceSlackTableau
Pricing: From $9/user/month (Pro) to $32/user/month (Business), enterprise custom
Spreadsheet with built-in data integrations
Rows is a modern spreadsheet with built-in integrations to 50+ data sources. Pull data from APIs, databases, and SaaS tools directly into cells. Combines familiar spreadsheet UX with powerful data connectivity and sharing features.
Best for: Analysts wanting live data from multiple sources in a spreadsheet interface
Key Features
- ✓50+ data integrations
- ✓Live data refresh
- ✓Beautiful sharing
- ✓AI assistant
- ✓Embed anywhere
Integrations
Google AnalyticsStripeHubSpotPostgreSQLMySQLREST APIs
Pricing: Free tier available, from $59/month (Pro) to custom enterprise