Baserowvs
SeaTable
Both score similarly on sovereignty (86 vs 84). The right choice depends on the details below – open source, self-hosting, pricing and focus.
Score comparison
| Baserow | SeaTable | |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereignty | 86 | 84 |
| Privacy | 86 | 86 |
| Open Source | 88 | 10 |
| Business fit | 82 | 84 |
| Migration ease | 74 | 76 |
| Pricing transparency | 84 | 78 |
| Enterprise readiness | 80 | 80 |
Features & facts
| Baserow | SeaTable | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands | Germany |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
| Self-Hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud/SaaS | Yes | Yes |
| EU data residency | Yes | Yes |
| DPA / AV-Vertrag | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | unknown | Yes |
| Data location | Netherlands (Amsterdam); self-determined when self-hosting | Germany (Frankfurt, Munich – Exoscale, per provider) |
| From | 5 $ / Monat | 0 € / Monat |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
Baserow
Netherlands
Open-source no-code database from Amsterdam – the Airtable alternative to self-host or use as an EU cloud.
Strengths
- Open-source core (MIT) and fully self-hostable
- Cloud data stored in Amsterdam (EU) according to the provider
- Airtable-like experience with API and automations
- Affordable entry, no per-user cost when self-hosting
Weaknesses
- Premium/enterprise features are proprietary-licensed
- Self-hosting requires Docker know-how and maintenance
- Younger ecosystem than the US market leader
SeaTable
Germany
German no-code database and Airtable alternative with cloud, dedicated and on-premises options.
Strengths
- German GmbH based in Mainz
- User data stated to be hosted in Frankfurt and Munich
- Cloud, dedicated and on-premises options available
- Public DPA and clear security page
Weaknesses
- Not open source in the classic sense
- SOC 2 not verified
- Dedicated or on-premises setup may be too large for very small teams
Choose Baserow if…
- Teams replacing Airtable with EU data residency
- Business departments building processes without code
- Organisations wanting self-hosting or transparency
Choose SeaTable if…
- Teams replacing Airtable with German data residency
- Business departments building processes without much code
- Organizations needing dedicated or on-premises deployment
Scores are editorial orientation, not legal advice. Details are based on public provider information and are not independently verified.