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Database & no-code · 3-way · 2026

Airtable · Baserow · Rows

Three credible picks in database & no-code. Here's the trade-off that actually decides it.

Reviewed by Switchpoint Editors ·

Airtable

Spreadsheet-database hybrid for ops and project tracking.

Best for

Ops teams who need a relational DB without code.

Pricing

Free up to 1K records. Team $20/user/mo.

Top strength

Rich field types

Biggest trade-off

Per-seat pricing scales fast

Baserow

Open-source no-code database with a familiar UI.

Best for

Small teams who want Airtable's feel without the price.

Pricing

Free. Premium from $5/user/mo.

Top strength

Generous free tier

Biggest trade-off

Fewer integrations than Airtable

Rows

Spreadsheet with built-in API integrations.

Best for

Growth and finance teams pulling live data into sheets.

Pricing

Free. Plus $59/mo for the workspace.

Top strength

Live integrations

Biggest trade-off

Not a true relational DB

The matrix

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AirtableBaserowRows
Best forOps teams who need a relational DB without code.Small teams who want Airtable's feel without the price.Growth and finance teams pulling live data into sheets.
PricingFree up to 1K records. Team $20/user/mo.Free. Premium from $5/user/mo.Free. Plus $59/mo for the workspace.
Top strengthRich field typesGenerous free tierLive integrations
Biggest trade-offPer-seat pricing scales fastFewer integrations than AirtableNot a true relational DB

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