Baserow vs Rowy
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Baserow
Open-source no-code database and Airtable alternative
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Rowy
Spreadsheet-like UI for Firestore databases
| Feature | Baserow | Rowy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Office Suites |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,000 | ★ 6,832 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Airtable | Airtable |
Why pick each one
Choose Baserow if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
Choose Rowy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.8k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Baserow or Rowy better?
Neither is universally better. Rowy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Baserow and Rowy free and open-source?
Yes. Baserow is licensed under MIT and Rowy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Baserow and Rowy with Docker?
Baserow: yes. Rowy: yes.