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Amplitude vs Baserow

Amplitude logo

Amplitude

Technology

The digital analytics platform to understand your users

From
Free
Rated
-
Baserow logo

Baserow

Spreadsheet & Data

Open-source no-code database platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amplitude metered on event volume, so instrumenting more of a product raises the bill even if the audience does not grow; Baserow the free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Amplitude covers Event tracking, Baserow covers Database tables.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amplitude and Baserow actually diverge.

Attributes where Amplitude and Baserow differ
AttributeAmplitudeBaserow
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Api, Self-hosted
CategoryTechnologySpreadsheet & Data
Founded20122019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amplitude

  • Event tracking
  • User segmentation
  • Funnel analysis
  • Retention analysis
  • Cohort analysis
  • A/B testing
  • Revenue analytics
  • Predictive analytics

Only in Baserow

  • Database tables
  • Multiple views
  • Forms
  • API access
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Plugins
  • Self-hosting

Both cover

  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amplitude

  • User behavior analysisnot Baserow
  • Feature adoption trackingnot Baserow
  • Conversion rate optimizationnot Baserow
  • Customer journey mappingnot Baserow
  • Retention improvementnot Baserow

Baserow

  • Self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet databasenot Amplitude
  • Structured team data with Kanban, calendar and grid viewsnot Amplitude
  • Building internal tools on top of a database with an APInot Amplitude
  • Sharing data with external app users without giving them full seatsnot Amplitude

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amplitude

  • Metered on event volume, so instrumenting more of a product raises the bill even if the audience does not grow
  • The free plan covers 2M events a month
  • The Plus plan scales to 70M events, above which pricing is custom
  • Growth and Enterprise pricing is not published

Baserow

  • The free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace
  • Kanban, calendar and survey views need Premium at $10 per user per month billed yearly
  • Role-based permissions, audit logs and SSO require Premium or higher
  • Row limits are per workspace rather than per table, so splitting data across bases does not raise the ceiling
  • Automation runs are metered as credits, 2,000 a month on free

Pricing, plan by plan

Amplitude

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 2 million events per month
  • Plus$49/month
    • $0.049 per MTU
    • Up to 300k MTUs
    • Advanced analytics
  • GrowthFree
    • Causal insights
    • Feature experimentation
    • Real-time streaming
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Cross-product analysis
    • Advanced permissions
    • Dedicated account manager

Baserow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited rows
    • Core features
    • Community support
  • Premium$5/user/month
    • Row comments
    • Kanban view
    • Survey form

Which should you pick?

Choose Amplitude if

  • You need event tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want user segmentation.

Choose Baserow if

  • You need database tables.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Self-hosted.
  • You also want multiple views.

Questions people ask

Is Amplitude or Baserow better?
Neither clearly leads. Amplitude starts at Free and Baserow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amplitude or Baserow?
Amplitude starts at Free and Baserow at Free.
Does Amplitude or Baserow run on more platforms?
Amplitude runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted.
Can I use Amplitude for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Amplitude best used for?
Amplitude is most often used for user behavior analysis, feature adoption tracking, conversion rate optimization, customer journey mapping. Of those, user behavior analysis and feature adoption tracking are not what Baserow is typically brought in for.
What can Amplitude do that Baserow cannot?
Amplitude covers Event tracking, User segmentation, Funnel analysis, Retention analysis. Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Both handle GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amplitude: Does Amplitude have a free plan?

Yes, Amplitude offers a free Starter plan with 2 million events per month and access to the entire platform including analytics, session replay, and experimentation features.

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Amplitude: What is Amplitude's pricing based on?

Amplitude's pricing is based on the number of monthly tracked users (MTUs), data volume, and advanced features selected. The Plus plan starts at $49 per month with a rate of $0.049 per MTU.

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Amplitude: What analytics features does every Amplitude plan include?

Every plan includes access to the full platform: analytics, session replay, feature experimentation, web experimentation, guides and surveys, activation, and AI tools like AI Feedback and AI Assistant.

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