Product & Features

SeaTable 5.3: many new flexibility options

SeaTable 5.3 enhances flexibility with a configurable first day of the week, improved App Builder features, and a new report design plugin (beta) for dynamic documents. It also offers better comment management, finer permissions, and improved file and link column integration. System configuration is now simpler, and public apps can be password-protected for added security.

Jun 15, 2025

SeaTable 5.2: Advanced filters in the base and a new plugin

Feb 25, 2025

SeaTable conducts successful pentest

The successful pentest certifies SeaTable's high level of protection. SeaTable CEO reports on this in an interview.

Jan 29, 2025

SeaTable 5.1: More functions/convenience in App Builder & Big Data

App builder gains intuitive branding, advanced layout tools and new charting, buttons and QR features for records. Big data store integrates with apps and plugins; new context menus, audit logs and hierarchical tree plugin boost teamwork and visualization. Formula/automation tools, Python pipeline and more—get ready for next-gen workflows!

Nov 8, 2024

SeaDays 2024 in retrospect: The highlights and learnings - SeaTable

SeaDays 2024 is over and we can look back on two intensive and inspiring days. For the second time, around 50 participants met to discuss the latest developments around Seafile and SeaTable and provide their feedback.

Oct 18, 2024

SeaTable 5.0: App builder, new plugins and more accessibility

SeaTable 5.0 unlocks no-code app building, letting anyone create apps and custom data frontends. Add full org charts, table links and whiteboards with new plugins. Accessibility is stronger, Excel import granular—choose tables and columns as needed. The release enables more innovation and digital transformation for everyone.

Jul 15, 2024

SeaTable 4.4: Universal App, Excel Import & Common Datasets

Buttons enabled on query pages, fill handle for columns, flexible appointments in app calendars, employee fields for forms, more dashboard/chart options, hide title bars on custom pages. Gallery and data query apps consolidated into Universal App, fast/robust Excel import, new dataset sync & copying options.

May 15, 2024

SeaTable 4.3: New form links, automations & app features

Create custom URLs for web forms, automate PDF creation and app notifications, assign team members via collaborator columns, use comments, cards and containers in universal apps. Rich-text emails, advanced themes, more granular permissions—and easier admin workflow boost your teams productivity.

Feb 8, 2024

SeaTable 4.2: New functions in the Universal App Builder and more

Snapshots for universal apps, duplicate checking on tables/forms, page duplication & suspend/reactivate for apps. New theme settings, link images, iserror formula, periodic automations, convert private views. Rank function order, enhanced security and process settings: more control for data-driven teams.

Nov 22, 2023

SeaTable 4.1: More powerful automations, App Builder on the home stretch and much more - SeaTable

SeaTable 4.1 brings more flexible automations (now for link columns), a 50/min execution cap, new file manager features (trash, search), detailed app permissions and default views. UI enhancements and fixes ensure a smooth experience for self-hosted and cloud users alike.

Aug 23, 2023

SeaTable 4.0: new column type, improved file management and progress in Universal App Builder - SeaTable

Digital signatures land as a dedicated column type. The new file manager offers drag-and-drop, folder structures and editing tools. Seafile integration supports large files. Unified stats and upgrades to the Universal App Builder add power. Custom branding, many fixes and an updated pricing round out this key release.

Jun 27, 2023

SeaTable 3.5: Formulas in the first column, new automation actions and all sorts of goodies - SeaTable

Now you can use formulas in the first column, automate Add Link & Data Processing operations, run button actions and lookups with conditions, and use sequential logic. Universal App Builder debuts for no-code custom apps, color options and cross-base import. More flexible, user-friendly data power for every team.

Apr 12, 2023

SeaTable 3.4: Dynamic page design, additional search functions and improved web forms

Make documents flexible with dynamic layout, build forms with display names and URL-based prefill, search in all selection lists and query multiple fields. Data Query app, smarter menus, more row options and logs—all made for better workflows and full control. Boost productivity and customizability across your team.

Mar 1, 2023

SeaTable 3.3: Improved form editor and HTML e-mail support

The new block-based form editor lets you easily arrange fields and add static text or dividers. Send HTML emails using the formatted text editor, import or export hundreds of thousands of rows for Big Data, and use column validation for numbers. More improvements and duplicate highlighting make this release extra powerful.

Dec 13, 2022

SeaTable 3.2: Interactive formula wizard and improved column types

Work smarter: Interactive, color-coded formula wizard, combined multi-action buttons (like create, mail, lock), new file popups and rename, tooltips for long selects, better label rendering, automation pauses, periodic mails, hourly dataset sync and more. Analytics and bulk-editing made even more streamlined.

Oct 6, 2022

How to develop a frontend for your own SeaTable app with PHP - SeaTable

Build your own SeaTable app: A complete tutorial on using the SeaTable PHP API, Slim and Twig for a dynamic, database-driven user interface. Perfect for developers aiming at flexible business solutions.

Sep 27, 2022

SeaTable 3.1: Enhanced page design plugin and new big data backend

Print view lists and templates with page elements, versioning and dynamic fields. The new Big Data backend enables millions of rows in a base, layers data for teamwork or archiving, and improves view management with folders. It’s built for big organizations, performance, and flexible collaboration on all levels.

Aug 26, 2022

SeaTable 3.0: Data validation, office web editors and new storage backend - SeaTable

Version 3.0 introduces flexible data validation in text columns, live editing for Office documents with real-time collaboration, an advanced storage-backend and new shared record enhancements. New team admin offers more control and overview. Better menu, export and automation for smooth, modern teamwork.

Jun 21, 2022

SeaTable 2.8: More colour, more comfort and more automation - SeaTable

Ribbon color is now customizable, active editors show in real time, columns have clear descriptions. A more powerful text editor enables tables, images and navigation. Shared datasets sync automatically every day. Median function, custom currency symbols and finer usability details boost teamwork and clarity.

Apr 4, 2022

SeaTable 2.7: Conditional cell formatting, column freezing and default value for date column

Get better control with SeaTable 2.7: Create color-based rules, calculate rankings, freeze multiple columns for big tables and set default dates. Enhanced entry linking, password protection and improved search boost productivity and safeguarding. Admins now enforce 2FA easily for more secure teams.

Feb 2, 2022

SeaTable 2.6: Private views, more default values and improved page design plugin

Get personalized private views, assign defaults to checkboxes, ratings & text fields, use multi-page page design (plus linked tables), update your data with CSV/XLSX files, customize headers. New formats, automation tweaks, and a full-screen editor boost ease-of-use. import, status, formula, link improvements!

Dec 24, 2021

SeaTable 2.5: Optimised archive, data processing and automations - SeaTable

Archive supports all column types including formula, link & link formula; data processing is more flexible, automations trigger Python scripts, rating column gets icons and summaries. Improved Excel handling, gallery tweaks, countitems, and integration with Zapier, Integromat, n8n and Locoia bring more power for teams and data pros.

Nov 16, 2021

SeaTable 2.4: Improved display options for faster work - SeaTable

Dock view navigation for efficient switching, link columns now pick any display field. Conditional formatting highlights duplicates, percentage calc shows row shares. PDF generation by button, TIFF preview added, advanced compare & link – plus dozens of UI tweaks for a powerful, streamlined team workflow.

Oct 19, 2021

SeaTable 2.3: Even more deployment flexibility with archive function - SeaTable

SeaTable 2.3 transforms big data handling: archive tables with millions of rows, filter and analyze historic records like live ones. New default values in forms, column duplication, enhanced PDF export and email integration grow your power and flexibility. Usable for large, data-intensive teams and processes.

Sep 2, 2021

SeaTable 2.2: Automation and Integration - SeaTable

Four new automations, external query apps, three-level nested grouping, context-driven cascading selects, advanced access rights on tables, auto-add link for table merges, process saving. Improved text input, better linked columns, Excel import speed, and email logs round out the release.

Aug 10, 2021

SeaTable 2.1: table permissions and data processing - SeaTable

Fine-tune access with table-level rights; process data row-to-row or across tables (totals, differences, copy/compare values). Single/multi-select options can restrict creators, improved checkbox column speed, plus batch import from Excel, group leave, smart filter date widget and scaling print wizard.

Jul 6, 2021

SeaTable 2.0: Three new column types, new and improved plugins and Russian as user language - SeaTable

New: Link formula, rating, geolocation columns, default values, PDF page design, Kanban, folders, manual snapshots. Web forms with logos & links, improved calendar/timeline/gallery/map, add security (DLP), powerful Python & Russian interface. Next-gen data management for growing teams and workflows.

May 27, 2021

AWS: SeaTable Cloud separates from Amazon and becomes more European - SeaTable

SeaTable Cloud moves away from AWS to Exoscale, ensuring user data stays in Europe. Discover what this means for privacy, compliance, performance and how the switch boosts security for businesses across the EU.

May 20, 2021

Install SeaTable Enterprise on your own server behind a web server - SeaTable

Need to install SeaTable but ports are in use by another web server? This guide walks you through custom ports, nginx/Apache proxy configs, database tweaks, and SSL certificates for secure, seamless deployment of SeaTable Enterprise on your own infrastructure.

May 15, 2021

SeaTable 1.8: more collaboration and a new column type - SeaTable

With resizeable row heights SeaTable now visualizes data even better. Button columns trigger scripts, data collection tables gather info from many users, and views can be shared externally. Save mail accounts in bases, use filters, count links, and benefit from enhanced formulas. Many UI tweaks finish a new teamwork release.

Mar 18, 2021

SeaTable 1.7: Interface improvement and Excel import

Enjoy improved UI with animations, streamlined search and a Markdown editor. Choose your currency per column, import Excel workbooks (types auto-detected), and batch-replace values at scale. Faster keyboard date entry and bugfixes make work with data smoother—setting the stage for next-gen releases.

Feb 7, 2021

Install SeaTable Enterprise Edition under Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS - SeaTable

Installing SeaTable Enterprise Edition on Ubuntu 20.04 is straightforward using Docker Compose. This tutorial walks you through all steps—from preparation, system requirements and YAML configuration to server launch and license activation. Optimize your data workflows with your own secure SeaTable instance.

Jan 23, 2021

SeaTable 1.6: Two new column types and more control over formulas and attachments - SeaTable

Two new columns: Duration for time tracking, Email with auto-validation in forms. Smarter formula wizard with new date functions and pop-over design. Improved asset management and trash bin, plus various UI enhancements streamline working with data, attachments and views in SeaTable every day.

Jan 7, 2021

SeaTable 1.5: Improved editor, shares and web forms - SeaTable

Inline menus replace old modals, improved plugin usability, new precision for numbers and formulas. Custom shares now flexible per table/view, web forms gain redirects, hints and thank-yous. Upgraded stats engine, timeline/map tweaks, Python time triggers, more: the most user-friendly version yet.

Nov 27, 2020

SeaTable 1.4: New options for data management and online collaboration - SeaTable

1.4 brings a new URL column, improved linking wizard, cross-table queries for advanced database magic, a real-time team chat in row comments, webhooks for external integrations, and Python scripting in SeaTable scripts. Plus: refreshed navigation and a new grouped activity feed for better orientation.

Oct 29, 2020

SeaTable 1.3: A wave of new features and improvements - SeaTable

Automate tasks with JS scripts, base your work on templates, apply conditional row colors, print tables or rows, and use auto numbers for data order. Enjoy autofill, clickable URLs, group controls, mass uploads and even more user-centric improvements — SeaTable 1.3 delivers an ocean of productivity.

Sep 14, 2020

SeaTable 1.2 now live! Taking giant steps towards better data management - SeaTable

Boost organization with base colors/icons, batch export files as ZIP, travel in time with snapshot restores, duplicate customized views in a click, and control access with new fine-grained share/view/row/col permissions. Improved mobile and teamwork features round out this major release.

Aug 12, 2020

SeaTable 1.0 released! Linking of tables and support of the European number format - SeaTable

Table links become relational: Lookup and rollup columns display data from other tables, aggregate results, flexible grouping. Custom decimal/thousands separators, exports, password-protected links, images in comments, file drag-and-drop and more round out the release. Next-gen spreadsheet-database workflow starts here!

Jul 8, 2020