Build custom databases and automations with Baserow, a versatile tool for startup founders, with 5.2k+ GitHub stars.
5,292 stars662 forksPythonQuality 8/10Updated 7/10/2026100% free · open source
What it does
Baserow allows startup founders to build custom databases and automations without coding, providing a versatile alternative to Airtable with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance.
Install / run
docker-compose up
When to use it
•When you need a customizable database for your startup's specific needs
•When you want to automate workflows without relying on code
•When you require a self-hosted or cloud-based platform that meets strict data compliance standards
Quick start
1Clone the Baserow repository from GitHub using 'git clone https://github.com/baserow/baserow.git'
2Navigate into the cloned repository with 'cd baserow'
3Initialize the database with 'docker-compose exec web python manage.py migrate'
4Create a superuser account using 'docker-compose exec web python manage.py createsuperuser'
5Access the Baserow web interface at 'http://localhost:8000' to start building databases and automations
Ready-to-paste prompt
docker-compose exec web python manage.py import_database --file_path=/path/to/your/database.json
Heads up: Ensure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system before attempting to run Baserow, as it relies on these tools for deployment and management
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Topics
airtable
airtable-alternative
airtable-replacement
application-builder
automations
dashboards
database
low-code
no-code
no-code-database
no-code-platform
online-database
postgresql
restful-api
self-hosted
spreadsheet
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Key files
.editorconfig
.pre-commit-config.yaml
AGENTS.md
eslint.config.mjs
README.md
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backend/
changelog/
config/
deploy/
docs/
e2e-tests/
embeddings/
enterprise/
formula/
integrations/
premium/
tests/
web-frontend/
.dockerignore
.editorconfig
.env.docker-dev.example
.env.example
.env.local-dev.example
.git-blame-ignore-revs
.gitattributes
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Details
Creator
baserow
Language
Python
Category
automation
Published
7/20/2020
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