Best Open-Source Google Sheets Alternatives (2026)
15 self-hostable, open-source projects that replace Google Sheets — without data living on Google’s servers. Each is scored for how hard it is to self-host, with one-click deploy options where they exist.
The main driver is data residency: with Google Sheets your spreadsheets sit on Google's servers and are tied to a Google account, which conflicts with privacy, compliance, and offline-control requirements. Teams also outgrow Sheets when they want real relational structure and types rather than a flat grid that silently coerces your data.
Our picks at a glance
Difficulty 2/5 with the widest deploy matrix including One-Click and Kubernetes.
Postgres-backed with spreadsheet-level performance, giving you a real database under a familiar grid.
Offers official managed hosting alongside the easiest self-host path, so it works either way.
Compare all 15 alternatives
Tap a column header to sort| Project | Deploy | Managed | License | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Supabase TypeScript | 107k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 2 days ago | Repo | |
 NocoDB TypeScript | 64k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +3 | AGPL-3.0 | 2 days ago | Repo | |
| 60k ★ | 1/5 Effortless | Manual Docker | MIT | 7 days ago | Repo | ||
 MindsDB Docker | 39k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose | Elastic-2.0 | 19 days ago | Repo | |
 Teable TypeScript | 22k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 2 days ago | Repo | |
 Cube TypeScript | 20k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 2 days ago | Repo | |
 Grist TypeScript | 11k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +2 | Apache-2.0 | 2 days ago | Repo | |
 Datasette Python | 11k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | Apache-2.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 Baserow Python | 9k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Rowy TypeScript | 6.8k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Manual Docker | Apache-2.0 | 1 year ago | Repo | |
 Mathesar Docker | 5.1k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Franchise JavaScript | 4.2k ★ | 1/5 Effortless | Manual | MIT | 4 years ago | Repo | |
 Chartbrew Nodejs | 4k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 2 days ago | Repo | |
 Querybook Python | 2.3k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose | Apache-2.0 | 19 days ago | Repo | |
 SeaTable Python | 706 ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 8 months ago | Repo |
What to look for: If you're leaving Sheets for ownership reasons, prioritize a tool you can run entirely on your own infrastructure and that gives you typed columns and relations instead of free-form cells. Note that all five of these lean toward database-style grids, so expect a more structured model than Sheets' open canvas, plus formula/scripting support if you relied on Apps Script.
The alternatives, reviewed
- #1
SupabaseSelf-host: ModerateOpen-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL with realtime and auth
107k TypeScript Apache-2.0 2 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Self-hosted Docker Compose stack is complex: 8+ services including Kong, GoTrue, PostgREST, Realtime
- Studio table editor is less polished than Airtable UX for non-technical users
- Edge Functions are limited to Deno; no Node.js runtime in the self-hosted edition
- #2
NocoDBSelf-host: EasyFree and self-hostable no-code database that turns any SQL DB into a smart spreadsheet
64k TypeScript AGPL-3.0 2 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Automations and scripting are less mature than Airtable's automation/extension ecosystem.
- No equivalent of Airtable's large marketplace of apps/extensions and Interfaces builder.
- Real-time collaboration is weaker than Airtable; concurrent editing can feel laggy on large bases.
- Advanced field types (e.g. AI fields, rich sync integrations) lag behind the commercial product.
- #3
PocketBaseSelf-host: EffortlessSingle-file open-source backend: SQLite database, auth, file storage, realtime
60k Go MIT 7 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- SQLite single-file storage is not suitable for high write-concurrency production workloads
- No built-in spreadsheet-style grid view for non-developers; admin UI is developer-focused
- Horizontal scaling requires additional infrastructure; no native clustering support
- #4
MindsDBSelf-host: ModerateAI layer for existing databases: train and query ML models with standard SQL
39k Docker Elastic-2.0 19 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Elastic-2.0 license restricts commercial competing use cases
- Self-hosted ML training is resource-intensive; GPU support requires additional setup
- Not a full spreadsheet or no-code database replacement; primarily targets developers and data engineers
- Fewer pre-built connectors than enterprise ETL platforms like dbt or Fivetran
- #5
TeableSelf-host: ModerateNo-code Postgres database with an Airtable-like UI and spreadsheet performance
22k TypeScript AGPL-3.0 2 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Younger project; some automation and integration features are still maturing.
- Smaller template and extension ecosystem than Airtable.
- Enterprise features (advanced auth, audit) are reserved for paid editions.
- Fewer third-party sync connectors than the commercial original.
- #6
CubeSelf-host: ModerateSemantic layer and headless BI for building data apps on any database
20k TypeScript Apache-2.0 2 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Not an end-user spreadsheet; requires developer effort to define data models in YAML or JavaScript
- No built-in visual grid editor; intended to power custom-built frontends, not replace Airtable directly
- Pre-aggregation setup for large datasets requires careful tuning and database-specific knowledge
- #7
GristSelf-host: EasyModern relational spreadsheet combining the flexibility of a grid with a real database
11k TypeScript Apache-2.0 2 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- UI is more spreadsheet-centric and less polished than Airtable for app-style use.
- Fewer pre-built view types (no native kanban/gallery as rich as Airtable).
- Real-time multi-user collaboration is less fluid than Google Sheets.
- Smaller ecosystem of integrations and marketplace widgets.
- #8
DatasetteSelf-host: EasyExplore and publish data from SQLite databases via a web UI
11k Python Apache-2.0 4 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- SQLite-only; no native support for PostgreSQL or MySQL without third-party plugins
- Read-oriented by default; data editing requires plugins and extra configuration
- No spreadsheet-style formula engine or pivot tables like Google Sheets
- Multi-user collaboration and permissions are minimal without plugins
- #9
BaserowSelf-host: EasyNo-code open-source database and Airtable alternative
9k Python MIT 1 month agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Fewer prebuilt templates and integrations than Airtable.
- Automations and interface designer are newer and less powerful.
- Smaller third-party app ecosystem.
- Some features are gated to the paid/enterprise tier.
- #10
RowySelf-host: ModerateSpreadsheet UI over Firestore or PostgreSQL with built-in cloud function automations
6.8k TypeScript Apache-2.0 1 year agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Primary backend is Google Firestore; self-hosted PostgreSQL support is less mature
- No offline mode; requires live database connection at all times
- Automation and cloud function execution is tightly coupled to Google Cloud Functions for the Firestore path
- #11
MathesarSelf-host: ModerateSpreadsheet-like UI for collaborative PostgreSQL data management
5.1k Docker GPL-3.0 3 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- PostgreSQL only; no support for MySQL, SQLite, or other databases
- No formula engine comparable to Airtable's or Google Sheets' calculated fields
- Automations and integrations with external services are not yet implemented
- Relatively young project; some UI rough edges and missing power-user features
- #12
FranchiseSelf-host: EffortlessNotebook-style SQL client that runs entirely in the browser with DuckDB
4.2k JavaScript MIT 4 years agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Project has had minimal maintenance since 2022; compatibility with modern browsers may degrade
- Remote database connections require a separately hosted relay proxy to avoid CORS issues
- No user authentication, access control, or saved query sharing for teams
- #13
ChartbrewSelf-host: ModerateConnect databases and APIs to build and share live charts
4k Nodejs MIT 2 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- No full-featured app builder; purely a charting and dashboard tool, not a Retool replacement for forms or CRUD
- Data transformation is limited compared to Retool's JavaScript transformer
- Alerts and anomaly detection are absent
- Team/SSO features require the paid cloud tier
- #14
QuerybookSelf-host: InvolvedPinterest's open-source big data query notebook for collaborative SQL analytics
2.3k Python Apache-2.0 19 days agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Primarily designed for big data query engines (Hive, Presto); poor fit for everyday OLTP databases
- No spreadsheet-style formula editing; purely a SQL notebook tool
- Requires Elasticsearch and Celery workers, adding significant infrastructure overhead
- #15
SeaTableSelf-host: ModerateSpreadsheet-database for teams with unlimited rows and no API call limits
706 Python Apache-2.0 8 months agoHow it compares to Google Sheets
- Core dtable-server component is proprietary, so it is not fully open-source.
- The public GitHub repo is mostly docs/installer rather than full source code.
- Smaller community and ecosystem than Airtable or NocoDB.
- Advanced features and higher row limits require paid Enterprise licensing.
The verdict
NocoDB is the most practical Sheets replacement when control of your data is the goal: low setup effort, big community, and it sits on a SQL database you own. If you want the closest spreadsheet feel with a genuine relational backend, Teable (Postgres) or Grist (Apache-2.0, formula-first) are the strongest runners-up.
Google Sheets alternatives — frequently asked questions
What is the best self-hosted alternative to Google Sheets?
For most teams NocoDB, with a free AGPL license, easy 2/5 setup, and a SQL database underneath you fully control. Grist and Teable are strong alternatives if you want a more spreadsheet-native, formula-driven experience.
Can I keep my spreadsheet data off Google's servers?
Yes. All five options (NocoDB, Teable, Baserow, Grist, SeaTable) can be self-hosted via Docker, so the data lives on your own infrastructure with no Google account involved.
Which Google Sheets alternative is easiest to deploy?
NocoDB, Baserow and Grist are all rated 2/5. NocoDB and Grist both offer a One-Click deploy option to get started fastest.
Do these support formulas like Google Sheets?
Grist is explicitly a relational spreadsheet built around formulas, and NocoDB, Teable, Baserow and SeaTable all support formula fields. The model is more structured and typed than Sheets' free-form cells.
Are there managed-hosting versions if I don't want to run a server?
Yes. NocoDB, Teable, Baserow, Grist and SeaTable all offer an official managed/cloud option, so you can move off Google without managing infrastructure yourself.
Which has the most permissive license for commercial use?
Baserow is MIT and Grist is Apache-2.0, the most permissive here. NocoDB, Teable and SeaTable use AGPL or Apache; SeaTable is Apache-2.0, the rest of the AGPL group restricts modified-network use.