Looking for an Airtable alternative?
SeaTable is by far the best Airtable alternative – especially if you are looking for a self-hosted solution. SeaTable is the only on-premises alternative, has fewer technical restrictions, and is available in multiple languages.
SeaTable vs. Airtable
The cloud versions Airtable Pro and SeaTable Enterprise compared. SeaTable is also the only on-premises spreadsheet solution, which makes us the logical Airtable alternative.
Airtable Pro
20$ /Monthly
- Unlimited tables
- 50,000 rows per base
- 20 GB for files
- 12 months versioning
- Unlimited JavaScript and Python runs
- Advanced sharing
- Advanced customizing
- Automations
- Server locations: USA
SeaTable Enterprise
14€ /Monthly
- Unlimited tables
- Unlimited rows
- 100 GB for files
- 12 months versioning
- Unlimited JavaScript and Python runs
- Advanced sharing
- Advanced customizing
- Automations
- Server locations: Europe
- Big Data feature
- GDPR compliant
- Multilingual
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What others say
Hundreds of thousands of satisfied users
Who uses SeaTable?
Companies worldwide trust SeaTable
Advantages of SeaTable over Airtable
An alternative cloud solution or a self-hosted solution? You will love SeaTable.
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Absolute data security
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With SeaTable, you enjoy European data protection or even full data sovereignty
US-based cloud systems like Airtable, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace are widespread, but the security of your data can fall by the wayside. The so-called Patriot Act allows US authorities such as the FBI, NSA, or CIA to access the servers of US companies and extract personal data without a court order.
The SeaTable Cloud is hosted exclusively in German data centers by Exoscale. This means your data is subject to the GDPR and is much better protected than with US providers. You can also use SeaTable for sensitive, personal data or in industries that require a higher level of data protection.
Besides that, you can also host SeaTable yourself. With your own SeaTable server, you have full control over all data flows and storage locations. You only have this absolute data sovereignty with an on-premises system. -
On-premises option
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Take full control of your data with a self-hosted SeaTable system
When installing SeaTable, you have complete freedom: you alone decide where to set up your system, where your data is stored, and who has access to it. Airtable, as a cloud-only solution, does not offer a self-hosting option.
You can run SeaTable on Linux servers as well as Windows servers, dedicated or virtualized. For larger user groups, cluster mode is also available. -
Free version with more features and higher limits
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Test SeaTable thoroughly – non-binding and free with SeaTable Free
Most of SeaTable’s features are already available in the Free version of SeaTable Cloud and the Developer Edition for self-hosting. This way, you can try SeaTable easily and for free. For registration , all you need is an email address and an internet connection.
SeaTable is also more generous than the competition when it comes to row and data limits. With SeaTable Free, you can store up to 10,000 rows and 2 GB of data. -
More affordable business packages
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Get more for your money
With a comparable range of features, SeaTable Enterprise is significantly more affordable for your company than Airtable Pro. In addition, SeaTable Enterprise has no row limit, unlimited JavaScript and Python runs, and much more storage space for your files. -
Multilingual support
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Offer your users a web interface in their native language
English may be the number one business language, but it still makes more sense to offer your employees a web interface in their native language.
SeaTable currently supports, in addition to English, German, French, Russian, and Chinese. More languages are planned or already being translated by the community. Airtable, on the other hand, is only available in English. -
Automate individual processes
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Create your own custom automations and workflows
No one knows your processes and requirements better than you. Simply adapt SeaTable to your needs! The low-code solution offers exactly the flexibility you need.
With SeaTable, you can automate recurring processes and tailor your system precisely to your workflows. SeaTable provides integrated features such as buttons, automations, and scripts. You can also connect external apps to SeaTable via the SeaTable API or automation platforms like Zapier, Integrately, Make, or n8n. -
Comprehensive and flexible API
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Manage your entire system, users, and bases via the API
Airtable offers API calls to retrieve and edit data within your bases. However, the API does not, for example, allow you to create a sharing link or add a new team member.
In SeaTable, you can do all this easily with the API. API requests to modify data within a base and many other API calls for regular users, team leaders, and system administrators are available. Check out our API Reference . -
Your URL, your logo, your CI
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Make SeaTable your very own system
Airtable is a cloud-only solution. Customization options for the user interface are therefore limited to visual aspects like colors and logo replacement.
As an Airtable alternative, SeaTable offers much more extensive customization options: In the Dedicated Cloud and with on-premises installation, you have your own URL for you and your employees to access your SeaTable system. You choose the colors, the logo, and have full control over your corporate identity. You can also define your own templates, user roles, and permissions to reflect your individual needs and company structure. -
Technically more powerful
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Work together in SeaTable in real time and without a hard row limit
It’s not immediately obvious, but Airtable has some technical weaknesses that significantly limit its use under heavy workloads. 50,000 rows – that’s the maximum Airtable allows in a base. SeaTable has no such hard limit. Especially with a self-hosted system, hundreds of thousands of rows are no problem.
Another issue arises when two users work in a base at the same time. In Airtable, changes made by other users are not immediately visible, but only after a refresh. In the worst case, this can lead to data loss. In SeaTable, collaboration happens in real time and changes made by team members are displayed instantly. No manual refresh is needed.
Import data from Airtable to SeaTable
Are you already using Airtable and looking for a self-hosted alternative? Transferring your data from Airtable to SeaTable is easy via export and import.
Simple data transfer
Due to the similar data structure of Airtable and SeaTable, you can migrate existing Airtable tables and workflows to SeaTable without much effort. In the simplest case, export your bases as Excel files and then import them into SeaTable. It couldn’t be easier.
Parallel operation
Running Airtable and SeaTable in parallel is also possible with the help of Zapier. Simply set up the appropriate automation and have all new entries transferred from Airtable to SeaTable.
Free trial
With SeaTable, you can sign up easily and without obligation. This way, you can try out the data migration without any worries.
Features That Convince
The Core Features of SeaTable
The Table View
In SeaTable’s Base Editor, you can capture, edit, and organize your data in flexible table views that resemble classic spreadsheets and offer numerous additional features.
The Homepage with All Bases
SeaTable’s homepage provides a clear overview of all your bases, allowing you to quickly switch between different projects and databases.
The Universal App
With the Universal App, you can create custom applications based on your data and flexibly adapt workflows and views to your needs.
Web Forms
SeaTable enables easy creation of web forms, allowing you to collect structured data from third parties and integrate it directly into your tables.
Statistics
With the statistics functions, you can directly analyze and visualize your data in SeaTable to quickly gain insights and perform analyses.
Frequently Asked Questions about SeaTable
The following FAQs should answer the most important questions about SeaTable as an Airtable alternative.
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Can I try SeaTable?
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Yes, of course. The free version of SeaTable Cloud is ideal for getting a first impression of SeaTable. All you need is an email address and an internet connection. You can register for the free version now and switch to a paid subscription or a self-hosted system at any time.
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Who is SeaTable suitable for?
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SeaTable does not have just one target group. On the contrary: we are convinced that every company and every team can benefit from SeaTable. We are always surprised by the diverse processes and workflows that are conceived and built with SeaTable. If you are looking for concrete use cases, you will find some examples in our Success Stories or on our blog .
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Can I install SeaTable wherever I want?
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Yes, definitely. You can install SeaTable Enterprise on your local PC, a virtual machine, in the data center of your choice, or even with a cloud server provider of your choice. The only requirement is a Linux operating system with Docker and Docker Compose.
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How do you install your own SeaTable system?
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Installing a SeaTable Enterprise on-premises system is not difficult and is described in the Administrator’s Manual . If you prefer to watch a video, take a look at our YouTube channel .
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Is there business support?
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We are always available for SeaTable Enterprise users. The most direct way is via our contact form . You can find more information about possible support options on our Support page.
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Can SeaTable be adapted to my own corporate identity?
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In the SeaTable Cloud, customization options for your CI—just like with Airtable—are limited. With SeaTable Cloud Enterprise, you can adjust both the logo and colors, but the URL will always remain https://cloud.seatable.io .
It’s a completely different story with a Dedicated or On-Premises system. A self-hosted SeaTable system can be customized as you wish. You define the URL, set up templates, roles, and permissions available to users, and of course, you can change the logo and colors. You only have this freedom with your own on-premises installation, which Airtable cannot offer. -
Where can I find more information about the API interface?
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To get the most out of SeaTable, you should take a look at the REST API Reference for SeaTable . As an Airtable alternative, SeaTable shines with comparatively many API calls that Airtable does not provide.
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What is the difference between the Free and Enterprise subscription?
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Basically, we strive to make SeaTable available to everyone for free. That’s why there is both a free cloud version and a freely available Developer Edition for self-installation. However, if you are seriously considering SeaTable as an Airtable alternative and want to use it intensively (e.g., in your company), we recommend switching to the paid Enterprise subscription of SeaTable Cloud or using SeaTable Enterprise on your own server.
With the Enterprise subscription in the cloud, you get additional features such as advanced sharing and automations, and your row and storage limits are increased. Details can be found in the pricing overview .
On-premises, we generally recommend using SeaTable Enterprise. With up to three users, the SeaTable Server license is free! There are also affordable starter packages for small teams. SeaTable Enterprise includes all SeaTable features—including support for cluster-capable backend systems like CEPH, authentication systems like Active Directory, SAML, and OAuth, and many other relevant features that make life easier for administrators. The Developer Edition has the feature set of the Free version. -
Are there special conditions or discounts for public institutions such as universities, associations, or non-profit organizations?
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Definitely. Contact us and we will be happy to tell you more about our extensive discounts.
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Can you switch between SeaTable Cloud and On-Premises?
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Migration between SeaTable Cloud and your own on-premises solution is very easy thanks to powerful export and import functions.
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Where does SeaTable store its data? Where are the servers located?
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With your own self-hosted system, only you decide where your data is stored.
The servers of our SeaTable Cloud are located 100% in Germany. Thus, your data is subject to the GDPR and European data protection regulations. -
Where can I get help developing my own plugin?
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The idea is that anyone with some programming experience can write and develop their own SeaTable plugins. However, if you wish, we can also handle this development for you. Write to us and let’s talk about your idea.
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What about security? Do you have full data sovereignty with SeaTable?
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Absolutely. With your own SeaTable on-premises system, you decide where the data is stored. But even with our cloud offering, we apply the highest security standards. Your data is stored in a German data center, making it subject to the GDPR and European data protection regulations.
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Is SeaTable GDPR compliant?
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It is impossible for software to be GDPR compliant by itself. Any lawyer will confirm that GDPR compliance also requires documentation, procedural instructions, and processes. Basically, compliance with the GDPR is much easier if you run your own on-premises system.
If your data, on the other hand, is stored with US cloud providers such as Airtable, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace, US authorities can access this data according to the so-called Patriot Act. In our view, the use of these systems can hardly be reconciled with German data protection laws. If you are looking for an Airtable alternative, SeaTable is a safe choice.
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What is the difference between SeaTable Cloud and SeaTable On-Premises?
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SeaTable Cloud is a software-as-a-service offering from SeaTable GmbH. We manage and administer the SeaTable system, which you can access at https://cloud.seatable.io , and you commission us as your service provider to store your data.
With SeaTable On-Premises, you are the administrator of your server. We only provide you with the installation files and the SeaTable Enterprise license key, and you can install and manage the system yourself. Only with an on-premises system do you have full data sovereignty. -
Can someone handle the installation for me?
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We are happy to handle the installation of your local SeaTable system. Write to us and we will be happy to make you an offer.