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Apps with Relational records

5 apps

Top Relational records apps ranked by the community

  1. Airtable

    4.8(25K) · App Store

    Airtable combines the look of a spreadsheet with a relational database, letting teams link records across tables and view them as grids, kanban boards, calendars, galleries or forms. Interfaces, automations and AI features turn bases into lightweight internal apps for content calendars, product roadmaps or inventories. A free plan exists, with paid plans adding capacity and admin features.

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    Pros

    • Linked records give spreadsheet users real relational database power
    • Grid, kanban, calendar, gallery and form views on the same data
    • Interfaces and automations turn bases into lightweight internal apps

    Cons

    • Free plan limits on records and automations are reached quickly
    • Paid seats get expensive for larger teams
    • Complex bases can slow down and take effort to maintain
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & DatabasesProject Management
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantAPI accessIntegrationsReal-time collaborationRelational recordsTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Airtable

  2. Grist

    11.9Kstars

    Grist is a relational spreadsheet from Grist Labs that combines a familiar grid with typed columns, linked tables and custom layouts. Formulas are written in Python, and granular access rules control who can see or edit each row or column. It is open source under Apache 2.0, can be self-hosted or run as a desktop app, and is also offered as a hosted service with a free tier.

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    Pros

    • Formulas are written in Python, a big plus for technical users
    • Granular access rules down to individual rows and columns
    • Open source and self-hostable, with a desktop app option

    Cons

    • Less familiar than a classic spreadsheet for Excel users
    • Smaller template and integration ecosystem than Airtable
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxSelf-hosted
    Features
    API accessFormulasReal-time collaborationRelational recordsTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Grist

  3. NocoDB

    65.3Kstars

    NocoDB is a no-code database platform that puts a spreadsheet-style interface on top of new or existing PostgreSQL and MySQL databases. Teams get grid, kanban, gallery, form and calendar views, role-based access and automatically generated REST APIs. It can be self-hosted with Docker or used as a cloud service, and its source code is published under the fair-code Sustainable Use License.

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    Pros

    • Connects to existing PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
    • Auto-generated REST APIs for every table
    • Self-hostable with Docker for full control over data

    Cons

    • Fair-code license is not open source in the OSI sense
    • Fewer native integrations and automations than Airtable
    • Self-hosting requires technical skills to maintain
    Cost / License
    FreemiumSource available
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebSelf-hosted
    Features
    API accessIntegrationsRelational recordsTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about NocoDB

  4. Baserow

    Baserow is a no-code database from the Dutch company of the same name, with a spreadsheet-like interface, linked tables, multiple views and a REST API. It also includes an application builder and AI fields for turning data into internal tools. The core is open source under MIT and can be self-hosted; the cloud version, hosted in the EU, has a free plan and paid tiers.

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    Pros

    • Open source core that can be self-hosted at no cost
    • Familiar spreadsheet-style interface with linked tables and views
    • EU-hosted cloud option helps with GDPR requirements

    Cons

    • Smaller integration ecosystem than Airtable
    • Some advanced features are reserved for paid plans
    • Self-hosting requires server maintenance and updates
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebSelf-hosted
    Features
    AI assistantAPI accessGDPR compliantReal-time collaborationRelational recordsTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Baserow

  5. SeaTable

    SeaTable is a spreadsheet-style database made by SeaTable GmbH in Germany, letting teams link tables, attach files, build forms and create custom views. Automations, Python and JavaScript scripts and an API turn tables into business processes without writing a full application. It can be used in the cloud, with a free plan, or installed on your own servers.

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    Pros

    • German vendor offering both GDPR-friendly cloud and self-hosting
    • Python and JavaScript scripts extend tables into business processes
    • Linked tables, forms and file attachments in one workspace

    Cons

    • Smaller community and template library than Airtable
    • Advanced features are reserved for paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebSelf-hosted
    Features
    API accessGDPR compliantRelational recordsTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about SeaTable