Baserow vs Teable
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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Teable
Postgres-based no-code database and spreadsheet
| Feature | Baserow | Teable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Office Suites |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,000 | ★ 21,635 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| 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 Teable if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 21.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Baserow or Teable better?
Neither is universally better. Teable has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Baserow and Teable free and open-source?
Yes. Baserow is licensed under MIT and Teable under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Baserow and Teable with Docker?
Baserow: yes. Teable: yes.