DaDaBIK as self-hosted Airtable alternative

What is Airtable?

Airtable is a SaaS (cloud) low-code platform that allows to build Web applications on top of a database.

End users can view and edit data through a spreadsheet-like web interface, while developers or administrators can add forms, filters, automations and integrations to fit specific workflows.

Being a SaaS product, Airtable runs entirely on its own cloud infrastructure. Your applications and data are stored on Airtable’s servers — a convenient setup that, however, comes with a few limitations.

Why look for a self-hosted Airtable alternative?

Some organizations and developers prefer a self-hosted alternative, mainly to keep full control over their data and infrastructure. Here are some common reasons::

Security and compliance – sensitive data can remain behind your company’s firewall;
Privacy and data-sovereignty laws – you may need or want to host data on servers located in your own country;
Corporate policies – internal IT guidelines may forbid the use of external SaaS platforms;
Customization – self-hosting allows you to fine-tune the infrastructure according to your needs;
Freedom of hosting – host your application wherever you want: on your laptop, in cloud, or on your organization’s on-premise servers;
Cost control – Airtable pricing grows with users and records. DaDaBIK offers a flat licensing model with no limits on users, tables or records and provides both subscription and lifetime license options;

DaDaBIK as an alternative to Airtable

DaDaBIK is a self-hosted alternative to Airtable — a solid, mature platform with over 20 years of continuous development. It also stands as an alternative to MS Power Apps, AppSheet, Zoho Creator and other low-code / no-code builders.

With DaDaBIK you can quickly build CRUD applications, internal tools, admin panels and dashboards — all without coding. If needed, you can extend them using your own PHP or JavaScript code, combining the best of no-code and low-code approaches.

You can start from an existing database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, SQLite), import data from an Excel or CSV file, or design your application entirely from scratch.

DaDaBIK can be hosted anywhere — on your own server, in a private or public cloud, or even on your laptop. Any environment that meets the installation requirements can run DaDaBIK, from the most affordable shared hosting to powerful enterprise-grade servers. Your data stays fully under your control, with no data vendor lock-in.

Does DaDaBIK provide spreadsheet-like data editing?

Yes — DaDaBIK includes a live edit feature that brings an Airtable-like spreadsheet experience to your self-hosted applications. In most cases, you don’t need to open a separate form to update a record: simply double click any cell and edit it directly from the results grid. Changes are applied instantly and stored securely in your database.