Teable Alternative: Loocey DB
Teable is a spreadsheet-style database on PostgreSQL. Here is how Loocey DB, which gives each account its own dedicated PostgreSQL instance, compares.
- Last Updated October 8, 2026
- Category No-Code Database Software
- Approach Facts with sources, no made-up claims
Teable is a spreadsheet-style no-code database built on PostgreSQL, founded in 2023. It is available in the cloud and as a self-hosted Community Edition under AGPL-3.0, with link, lookup, rollup and formula fields and an SQL query API.
Both products put a no-code interface on PostgreSQL, so the comparison comes down to price, permissions, AI access and whether you want to self-host.
Key Differences at a Glance
- Teable at 10 Users
- $133.33/month (Pro, $160/seat/year)
- Loocey DB at 10 Users
- $49/month (Pro, 10 users included)
Why Teams Look Elsewhere
- No official MCP server
- Permissions need Business
- Rows per space
- No Timeline or Gantt view found
What Loocey DB Offers
- A dedicated PostgreSQL database
- An MCP server for AI assistants
- Relationships with real foreign keys
- Unlimited records
- Users included in every plan
- Bring your data with you
Why Teams Look for a Teable Alternative
No official MCP server
Teable staff said in April 2026 that there is no official MCP server; Teable offers “Teable Skill” instead.
Permissions need Business
Table, field and record permissions (the Authority Matrix) are on Business, at $240 per seat per year.
Rows per space
Cloud spaces allow 1,000 rows on Free and 250,000 on Pro.
No Timeline or Gantt view found
Teable’s views are Grid, Form, Kanban, Gallery and Calendar.
Where Teable Is Strong
To be fair: Teable can be self-hosted under AGPL-3.0, has automations on every cloud plan, AI features, a Gallery view and an SQL query API.
If you want an open-source, self-hosted database on PostgreSQL, Teable is the better fit.
Teable vs Loocey DB: Head-to-Head
| Feature | Teable | Loocey DB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | No-code database on PostgreSQL | No-code relational database & app builder |
| Real PostgreSQL / Dedicated Database | Partial Built on PostgreSQL; direct access appears self-hosted only | ✓ A dedicated PostgreSQL database instance for every account |
| Relational Links / Foreign Keys | ✓ Link, lookup and rollup fields | ✓ Relationship columns create real foreign keys (Cascade, Restrict, Set Null, No Action) |
| Column (Field) Types | 22 field types in its docs | ✓ 50+ column types, stored as typed database columns |
| Views | Grid, Form, Kanban, Gallery, Calendar | Table, Kanban/Pipeline and Calendar, saved as view tabs |
| Field-Level Permissions | Partial Table, field and record permissions on Business+ | Coming Soon Granular Access Controls (App, table, field and record level). Today: company-wide roles |
| Automations | ✓ 25,000 runs/month on Pro | Coming Soon Workflows & Automations |
| MCP Server for AI Assistants | ✗ No official MCP server (as of April 2026) | ✓ Tables, columns, records, views/filters, imports and search |
| API | ✓ REST API, 10 requests/second | ✓ API keys, Main API included on every plan |
| Self-Hosting | ✓ Yes (AGPL-3.0 Community Edition) | ✗ Cloud only |
| Price at 10 Users (Annual Billing) | $133.33/month (Pro, $160/seat/year) | $49/month (Pro, 10 users included) |
| Free Plan / Trial | ✓ Free plan | See the pricing page for current offers |
| Public Reviews | ✗ No rated G2 product profile found | 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.
Teable vs Loocey DB: Price by Team Size
| Monthly Cost, Billed Annually | 5 Users | 10 Users | 20 Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teable (Pro) | $66.67 | $133.33 | $266.67 |
| Loocey DB | $29 Standard | $49 Pro | $198 Enterprise |
Teable: $160/seat/year; permissions need Business.
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.
Teable at a Glance
Teable is a spreadsheet-style no-code database built on PostgreSQL, offered in the cloud and as a self-hosted Community Edition under AGPL-3.0.
It has link, lookup, rollup and formula fields and an SQL query API.
Field- and record-level permissions (the Authority Matrix) are on the Business plan.
Teable staff said in April 2026 that there is no official MCP server; it offers “Teable Skill” instead.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- United States (Teable AI, Inc.)
- Pricing
- Free; Pro $160/seat/year (about $13.33/month) and Business $240/seat/year ($20/month); $24 and $36 billed monthly. Commenters and viewers are free. Self-hosted Community Edition is free.
- Free Plan / Trial
- Free plan: 1,000 rows per space, unlimited seats
- Public Reviews
- No rated G2 product profile found
Independent Sources
The Alternative
How Loocey DB Replaces Teable
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bring your data with you
Export to CSV from your current tool, then import CSV, XLSX, XLS or TXT files up to 50 MB into Loocey DB, map each column, and choose whether duplicates are skipped or updated.
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 Teable If…
Pick Teable if you want a self-hosted, AGPL-licensed spreadsheet database on PostgreSQL.
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.
Teable Alternative FAQ
How does Teable pricing compare with Loocey DB?
As listed on October 8, 2026, Teable Pro is $160 per seat per year (about $13.33/month): about $66.67/month for 5 seats, $133.33 for 10 and $266.67 for 20. Loocey DB is $29 for 5 users, $49 for 10 and $198 for 20, billed annually.
Do both Teable and Loocey DB use PostgreSQL?
Yes. Teable is built on PostgreSQL.
Loocey DB gives every account its own dedicated PostgreSQL database instance, with tables that are real PostgreSQL tables and relationship columns that create foreign keys.
Can I move from Teable to Loocey DB?
Yes. Export each table to CSV and import it into Loocey DB, mapping each column.
Link fields become relationship columns with real foreign keys.
What does Teable 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.