SeaTable Server is SeaTable for your own server. By installing SeaTable in your own infrastructure, you have full control over where your data is stored and who can access it. SeaTable is therefore also recommended for use cases in which you do not want to send your data off-site. You can also operate SeaTable Server exclusively in your local network with no access via the internet.
Short comparison: SeaTable Developer Edition vs Enterprise Edition #
SeaTable Enterprise Edition #
The SeaTable Enterprise Edition (SeaTable EE) is the perfect no-code solution for teams and organisations of all sizes who are looking for a powerful no-code database and do not want to compromise on full data sovereignty . With advanced sharing permissions, automations, an integrated App Builder and a big-data backend, users can also implement demanding use cases. Enterprise features such as external authentication (AD/LDAP, SAML), role-based permission management, malware scanning and an audit log will please administrators.
A SeaTable EE licence for up to three users is available free of charge. For more users a paid licence is required. Thanks to Docker Compose , installation is completed within a few minutes.
SeaTable Developer Edition #
The SeaTable Developer Edition (SeaTable DE) is aimed at developers who want to use SeaTable as a flexible database and for whom frontend features are of secondary importance. In these use cases, SeaTable DE stands out with support for numerous data types, a powerful REST API and apps for well-known automation platforms such as Zapier, Make and n8n.
SeaTable DE does not require a paid licence. You can find the installation instructions here .
Functional comparison #
| Developer Edition | Enterprise Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform and environment | ||
| Server operating system | Linux | Linux |
| Installation method | Docker | Docker |
| Docker images | Docker Hub | Docker Hub |
| Licence | ||
| Licence type | hybrid (open source and proprietary) | proprietary |
| Licence pricing model | free of charge | user-based |
| Limits | ||
| Unlimited bases | ||
| Unlimited tables | ||
| Unlimited rows | (but no archive backend) | |
| Unlimited storage | ||
| Unlimited users | (licence required) | |
| Versioning (snapshots) | ||
| Data entry and editing | ||
| 26 column types | ||
| 6 view types | ||
| Private views | ||
| Filters | ||
| Grouping | ||
| Sorting | ||
| Conditional formatting | ||
| Web forms | ||
| Common datasets | ||
| Data processing | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Import from CSV and XLSX | ||
| Export to CSV and XLSX | ||
| Notifications | ||
| Automations | ||
| Big-data backend | ||
| JavaScript support | ||
| Python support (separate installation) | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration | ||
| External links | ||
| Invitation links | ||
| Base sharing | ||
| View sharing | ||
| Custom sharing permissions | ||
| Table permissions | ||
| Column permissions | ||
| Row locking | ||
| App Building | ||
| Universal App Builder | ||
| Data query App Builder | ||
| Plugins and extensions | ||
| Maps | ||
| Page design | ||
| Report design | ||
| SQL query | ||
| Google Calendar integration | (separate installation required) | |
| ONLYOFFICE integration | (separate installation required) |
| Developer Edition | Enterprise Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| API and integration options | ||
| REST API | ||
| Zapier | ||
| Make | ||
| n8n | ||
| Integrately | ||
| Branding and customizing | ||
| Custom templates | ||
| Custom URL | ||
| Custom logo | ||
| Logo in web form | ||
| Cover picture in web form | ||
| Hide “Powered by” | ||
| User and permission management | ||
| Local user database | ||
| Two-factor authentication | ||
| Authentication via AD/LDAP | ||
| Single sign-on via SAML/OAuth2 | ||
| User roles | ||
| Backend and scalability | ||
| S3 support | ||
| Cluster support |
Differences in Versions #
Both the SeaTable Enterprise Edition and the SeaTable Developer Edition can be conveniently downloaded from Docker Hub:
- https://hub.docker.com/r/seatable/seatable-enterprise
- https://hub.docker.com/r/seatable/seatable-developer
The editions differ mainly in their versioning:
The SeaTable Developer Edition provides only a base version, for example 5.3.0, which is based on the initial Enterprise version. The Enterprise Edition is continuously developed further. There you will always find the latest version, such as 5.3.12.
Issues identified in the Developer Edition are only addressed with the next major version (e.g., from 5.3.0 to 5.4.0).
Differences in Testing and Support #
The SeaTable Enterprise Edition undergoes thorough testing to ensure it is as stable and error-free as possible. In contrast, no systematic testing is carried out for the SeaTable Developer Edition.
Paid support is only available for the Enterprise Edition; no official support is provided for the Developer Edition.
If you have questions about the SeaTable Developer Edition, we recommend the SeaTable Community Forum . However, please note that most discussions there relate to the Enterprise Edition, as it is more widely used and officially supported.
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