Baserow Alternative: Loocey DB
Baserow is an open-core no-code database you can self-host. If you would rather have a managed database with users included, here is how Loocey DB compares.
- Last Updated October 8, 2026
- Category No-Code Database Software
- Approach Facts with sources, no made-up claims
Baserow is an open-core, no-code database built on PostgreSQL, available in the cloud or self-hosted. It positions itself as an Airtable alternative and offers link-to-table, lookup and rollup fields, automations, an AI assistant and a built-in MCP server.
Both Baserow and Loocey DB use PostgreSQL. With Baserow you choose between its cloud service and running it yourself; with Loocey DB, every account gets its own dedicated PostgreSQL database instance, managed for you.
Key Differences at a Glance
- Baserow at 10 Users
- $100/month (Premium, $10/user)
- Loocey DB at 10 Users
- $49/month (Pro, 10 users included)
Why Teams Look Elsewhere
- Views depend on the plan
- Permissions need Advanced
- Row limits per workspace
- Self-hosting means running it yourself
What Loocey DB Offers
- A dedicated PostgreSQL database
- Relationships with real foreign keys
- Kanban and Calendar on every plan
- Unlimited records
- Users included in every plan
- An MCP server for AI assistants
Why Teams Look for a Baserow Alternative
Views depend on the plan
The Free plan has Grid, Form and Gallery views; Kanban, Calendar and Timeline start on Premium.
Permissions need Advanced
Field-level permissions and role-based access control are on Advanced, at $18 per user per month billed annually.
Row limits per workspace
Cloud workspaces allow 3,000 rows on Free, 50,000 on Premium and 250,000 on Advanced.
Self-hosting means running it yourself
Self-hosting gives you control, but your team is responsible for servers, upgrades and backups.
Where Baserow Is Strong
To be fair: Baserow is open core (MIT, except premium and enterprise code), can be self-hosted, has built-in automations, an AI assistant, Gallery and Timeline views, field-level permissions on Advanced, and an MCP server on every plan, including Free.
If self-hosting is a requirement, Baserow is the better fit.
Baserow vs Loocey DB: Head-to-Head
| Feature | Baserow | Loocey DB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open-core no-code database | No-code relational database & app builder |
| Real PostgreSQL / Dedicated Database | Partial Built on PostgreSQL; a dedicated database per account is not advertised for cloud | ✓ A dedicated PostgreSQL database instance for every account |
| Relational Links / Foreign Keys | ✓ Link-to-table, lookup and rollup fields | ✓ Relationship columns create real foreign keys (Cascade, Restrict, Set Null, No Action) |
| Column (Field) Types | “25+” field types | ✓ 50+ column types, stored as typed database columns |
| Views | Grid, Form, Gallery; Kanban, Calendar and Timeline on Premium+ | Table, Kanban/Pipeline and Calendar, saved as view tabs |
| Field-Level Permissions | Partial Field-level edit permissions on Advanced+ | Coming Soon Granular Access Controls (App, table, field and record level). Today: company-wide roles |
| Automations | ✓ Built-in automations, 100,000 credits/month on Premium | Coming Soon Workflows & Automations |
| MCP Server for AI Assistants | ✓ Built-in MCP server, all plans (records, not schema) | ✓ Tables, columns, records, views/filters, imports and search |
| API | ✓ Auto-generated REST API | ✓ API keys, Main API included on every plan |
| Self-Hosting | ✓ Yes (MIT core; premium features licensed) | ✗ Cloud only |
| Price at 10 Users (Annual Billing) | $100/month (Premium, $10/user) | $49/month (Pro, 10 users included) |
| Free Plan / Trial | ✓ Free plan | See the pricing page for current offers |
| Public Reviews | See G2 (rating not quoted) | Customer reviews published on loocey.com |
A ✗ means the capability was not advertised in the vendor’s published materials (pricing page, help center and developer docs) when we checked (October 8, 2026).
Vendors change their products, so always verify current capabilities.
Baserow vs Loocey DB: Price by Team Size
| Monthly Cost, Billed Annually | 5 Users | 10 Users | 20 Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baserow (Premium) | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Loocey DB | $29 Standard | $49 Pro | $198 Enterprise |
Baserow: Field permissions need Advanced ($18).
Prices as listed on each vendor’s pricing page on October 8, 2026, in USD per month with annual billing. Per-seat plans assume every user is billable (many vendors do not charge for viewers).
Loocey DB uses the cheapest plan for each team size, plus $19/user/month above the plan’s included users. Verify current pricing before you buy.
Baserow at a Glance
Baserow is an open-core, no-code platform for relational databases, applications, automations and dashboards, available as a cloud service and as self-hosted software.
It is built on Django, Vue.js and PostgreSQL and describes itself as an Airtable alternative.
Tables use link-to-table, lookup, count, rollup and formula fields.
Kanban, Calendar and Timeline views start on Premium, and field-level permissions on Advanced.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands (registered office)
- Pricing
- Free; Premium $10 and Advanced $18 per user/month billed annually ($12 and $22 billed monthly); Enterprise on request. Same prices self-hosted, plus a free open-source self-hosted plan.
- Free Plan / Trial
- Free plan: 3,000 rows and 2 GB per workspace
- Public Reviews
- Rating not quoted; see G2
Independent Sources
The Alternative
How Loocey DB Replaces Baserow
A dedicated PostgreSQL database
Every Loocey account gets its own dedicated PostgreSQL database instance. Tables are real PostgreSQL tables with typed columns, indexes and unique, regex and min/max constraints.
Relationships with real foreign keys
Relationship columns create foreign keys with On Delete rules (Cascade, Restrict, Set Null or No Action), work across Apps, and support Existing Relationship (join) columns and dependent dropdowns.
Kanban and Calendar on every plan
Table, Kanban/Pipeline and Calendar views are included on every Loocey DB plan, with saved view tabs.
Unlimited records
Records are unlimited on every Loocey DB plan.
Users included in every plan
Standard includes 5 users for $29/month, Pro includes 10 users for $49/month and Enterprise includes 20 users for $198/month, billed annually. Additional users are $19/user/month.
An MCP server for AI assistants
A compatible AI assistant can create tables and columns, add and update records, search your data, build saved views and filters, and import spreadsheets, acting as a real Loocey user with that user’s role.
Not Built Yet, and Labeled That Way
- Coming Soon Workflows & Automations
- Coming Soon Granular Access Controls (App-, table-, field- and record-level permissions)
See every feature on the Loocey DB page and every plan on the Loocey DB pricing page.
Which Should You Pick?
Pick Baserow If…
Pick Baserow if self-hosting an open-core database is a requirement and Grid, Form and Gallery views on the free plan cover your needs.
Pick Loocey DB If…
Pick Loocey DB if you want a real relational database (a dedicated PostgreSQL instance, typed columns, foreign keys, indexes and SQL tools) behind a no-code interface, with users included in every plan, an MCP server for AI assistants, and room to grow into other Loocey apps such as Loocey CRM and Loocey DLA.
Baserow Alternative FAQ
Is Loocey DB open source like Baserow?
No. Loocey DB is a managed cloud service and cannot be self-hosted. If you need to self-host, Baserow is the better fit.
Loocey DB gives each account a dedicated PostgreSQL database instance without any servers to run.
How does Baserow pricing compare with Loocey DB?
As listed on October 8, 2026, Baserow Premium is $10 per user per month billed annually: $50/month for 5 users, $100 for 10 and $200 for 20. Loocey DB is $29 for 5 users, $49 for 10 and $198 for 20, billed annually.
Can I move from Baserow to Loocey DB?
Yes. Export each Baserow table to CSV and import it into Loocey DB, mapping each column.
Link-to-table fields become relationship columns with real foreign keys.
What does Baserow have that Loocey DB does not?
Loocey DB does not have automations yet (Workflows & Automations are coming soon), and field-, record- and App-level permissions are coming soon as Granular Access Controls; today, permissions are company-wide roles. Loocey DB has Table, Kanban/Pipeline and Calendar views, with no Gallery, Gantt or Timeline view, and it is cloud only.
Compare the head-to-head table on this page for the details.
How we compare: product facts on this page were checked against each vendor’s public pricing page, help center and developer documentation on October 8, 2026. A ✗ means the capability was not advertised in the vendor’s published materials at that time; “Partial” marks a related but not equivalent feature.
Vendors change their products and prices, so always confirm current details directly. We link to independent sources such as G2, Crunchbase and Wikipedia rather than to competitor websites.