Open-source SmartSuite alternatives

NocoDB is a no-code database platform presented as a free, self-hostable alternative to Airtable. It gives relational databases a spreadsheet-like interface, so people who do not write SQL can create tables, add records and build views, while developers keep a real database underneath.

Its topics point to automatically generated REST APIs documented with Swagger, with PostgreSQL and SQLite among the supported databases. Installation is flexible: you can run it with Docker backed by SQLite or PostgreSQL, or use the auto-upstall script, which sets up a production-style stack with PostgreSQL, Redis and a Traefik gateway through Docker Compose, handles SSL certificates and renewal, and upgrades the install when you run it again. Prebuilt binaries for macOS and Linux are meant only for quick local testing.

The license is listed as 'Other', so check the repository terms before commercial redistribution. NocoDB also runs a hosted service for teams that would rather not manage a server, and it suits groups who want Airtable-style workflows while keeping data in their own database.

Teable pitches itself as an AI spreadsheet for business. On the surface it behaves like a simple spreadsheet, but underneath it stores data in real PostgreSQL, so teams get an Airtable-style experience on a database they can inspect. Topics tag it as an Airtable alternative, a no-code app builder and an internal tool platform.

The idea is to bring data management, AI workflows and app building into one place, with agents that work inside your live data and processes instead of on exported copies. The self-hosted distribution bundles several platforms together: a sandbox where each AI session runs in its own isolated container that exists only while the session lasts, a lightweight deployment platform for the apps your team builds, an AI chat and an App Builder.

You can try Teable on the hosted cloud at teable.ai, or follow the deployment guide to run a standalone install in minutes or the complete AI platform on your own machines. The code is written in TypeScript, and its license is listed as 'Other' on GitHub, so read the repository terms before commercial redistribution. It suits operations and business teams that want a spreadsheet front end with database-grade foundations.

APITable is an open-source low-code platform centered on APIs, used to build collaborative apps and presented as an alternative to Airtable. The company also runs a cloud-hosted AI version at aitable.ai, which is the quickest way to try it, and a Gitpod demo and one-click self-hosted deployment are offered too.

The feature list covers realtime collaboration using operational transformation so several people can edit together, automatic forms, an API-first panel, unlimited cross-table links, row and column permissions, and embedding of tables elsewhere. It has a fast database-spreadsheet interface with a custom rendering engine and a database-native architecture. The stack includes TypeScript, Next.js and React on the front end, with NestJS and Spring components, and the project ships in several languages.

You can install APITable in a local or cloud environment, with a developer guide for contributors. It is AGPL-3.0 licensed and at a beta release. It suits teams that want an Airtable-style workspace with an API and the option to host it themselves.

Baserow is an open-source, no-code platform that combines a spreadsheet-style database with automations, application building, dashboards and AI agents. It targets teams that want to structure data and build internal tools without writing code, and its repository is tagged as an Airtable alternative.

Capabilities include an AI Assistant that creates databases and workflows from natural-language instructions, an API-first design with a REST API, and extensibility for connecting to existing tools. The README states that the cloud service meets GDPR, HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II compliance requirements. The backend is written in Python and uses PostgreSQL for storage.

Baserow is available as a managed cloud service and as a self-hosted installation, which suits organizations that need to keep data on their own servers. The repository license is listed as 'Other' on GitHub, reflecting the open-source core alongside separately licensed premium and enterprise features, so check the terms for the features you need.

Totum is a small-code database for people who are not programmers. It is described as a hybrid of a database and a spreadsheet with a ready-made interface for desktop and mobile, a simple syntax for logic, automatic actions, access rules, logging and more. The aim is to let organizations build complex internal applications quickly, using the database itself as the interface. It runs on your own server, and this repository is the free MIT version of Totum PRO.

Tables, fields and settings are created and managed with the mouse, and development and operation happen in the same environment. Developers can hide the developer interface to see what users see, or switch to a particular user. Access is two-level, separating developers and users. The README lists example solutions such as production management, cadastre accounting, financial accounting, order management, stocks, CRM and equipment inventory. A documentation site and a training course aim to get you to a first working table in about thirty minutes.

Installation is a one-click native installer for a clean Ubuntu 24.04 system, which installs both the MIT and PRO versions. PRO works without a license when only the admin user exists, and a free PRO license for two additional users is available. The API is a PRO feature. The stack is PHP and PostgreSQL, with documentation in English, Russian, Spanish and German.