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APITable vs Fibery

APITable logo

APITable

Spreadsheets

Open source spreadsheet database with an API first design and an embeddable widget system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fibery logo

Fibery

Spreadsheets

Connected workspace for product teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: APITable records are held in the product own schema rather than as native database tables, so the practical row ceiling is a product limit and large tables should be load tested before commitment.; Fibery free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • They diverge on capability: APITable covers API first design, Fibery covers Customizable databases.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which APITable and Fibery actually diverge.

Attributes where APITable and Fibery differ
AttributeAPITableFibery
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feesubscription
PlatformsWeb, LinuxWeb
FoundedUnknown2018

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

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 APITable

  • API first design
  • Widget SDK
  • Embeddable views
  • Multiple view types
  • Linked records and formulas
  • Self hosting
  • Real time collaboration

Only in Fibery

  • Customizable databases
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Whiteboards
  • Documents
  • Timelines
  • Formulas
  • Automations
  • API access

What people use each for

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

APITable

  • Embedding an editable table view inside a product you are building, rather than sending users to another toolnot Fibery
  • An internal platform where tables are read and written mostly by code through the API and only occasionally by peoplenot Fibery
  • A self hosted replacement for a per seat spreadsheet database where seat count is the cost drivernot Fibery
  • Building a custom dashboard widget that sits beside the data instead of in a separate reporting toolnot Fibery

Fibery

  • Work management and product development platformnot APITable
  • Relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, Gantt)not APITable
  • Knowledge base and document collaborationnot APITable

Where each one falls short

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

APITable

  • Records are held in the product own schema rather than as native database tables, so the practical row ceiling is a product limit and large tables should be load tested before commitment.
  • The hosted free tier caps records per space, so evaluating on the cloud version gives a misleading picture of what the software can do when self hosted.
  • Automation is thin compared with the commercial alternatives, and most real workflows end up in an external automation tool.
  • The self hosted deployment is heavier than a single container, so running it properly means managing several services rather than one.
  • Documentation and community activity are uneven in English, and finding an answer to an operational problem can take longer than the problem itself deserves.

Fibery

  • Free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • Free plan limited to 10 databases
  • Enterprise plan requires minimum of 25 paid users
  • SAML SSO available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

APITable

Free
  • Self hosted open sourceFree
    • No licence fee
    • No product record cap on self hosted deployments
    • Docker and Kubernetes deployment

Fibery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fibery review.

Which should you pick?

Choose APITable if

  • You need api first design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux.
  • You also want widget sdk.
APITable review

Choose Fibery if

  • You need customizable databases.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want bi-directional linking.
Fibery review

Questions people ask

Is APITable or Fibery better?
Neither clearly leads. APITable starts at Free and Fibery at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, APITable or Fibery?
APITable starts at Free and Fibery at Free.
Does APITable or Fibery run on more platforms?
APITable runs on Web, Linux. Fibery runs on Web.
Can I use APITable for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is APITable best used for?
APITable is most often used for embedding an editable table view inside a product you are building, rather than sending users to another tool, an internal platform where tables are read and written mostly by code through the api and only occasionally by people, a self hosted replacement for a per seat spreadsheet database where seat count is the cost driver, building a custom dashboard widget that sits beside the data instead of in a separate reporting tool. Of those, embedding an editable table view inside a product you are building, rather than sending users to another tool and an internal platform where tables are read and written mostly by code through the api and only occasionally by people are not what Fibery is typically brought in for.
What can APITable do that Fibery cannot?
APITable covers API first design, Widget SDK, Embeddable views, Multiple view types. Fibery covers Customizable databases, Bi-directional linking, Whiteboards, Documents.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

APITable: What is the record limit?

The self hosted edition has no product cap, but performance is bounded by the internal schema rather than by your database. Test at your expected size.

Fibery: What is the cost difference between Fibery Free and Standard plans?

Fibery Free costs $0 and supports up to 10 users plus 10 guests with 1 GB file storage. Standard is $12 per user per month when billed annually, offers unlimited file storage, and includes AI features and human support.

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APITable: Can I embed it in my own product?

Yes, and that is the main reason to choose it. Views embed and the widget SDK extends them.

Fibery: How many automation runs can I use on each Fibery tier?

Automation limits vary by plan. The Free plan has a lower limit, Standard plan includes a base amount, Pro plan includes 10,000 automation runs per month plus 1,000 per paid seat, and Enterprise plan offers unlimited automations.

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APITable: Is the hosted version representative?

No. Its free tier caps records per space, which is a commercial limit rather than a technical one.

Fibery: Does Fibery offer special pricing for nonprofits or open-source projects?

Yes, nonprofits receive 50% discount, educational and Ukrainian organizations also get 50% off, and open-source projects receive 100% free access to the Pro plan.

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APITable: How hard is self hosting?

Harder than a single container. Plan for several services and someone to keep them running.

Fibery: What is the free trial for Fibery?

All new workspaces receive a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan. Observers and guests remain free across all paid tiers.

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APITable: Does it do automations?

Lightly. Expect to pair it with an external automation tool for anything multi step.

Fibery: Is there a startup discount for Fibery?

Yes, companies under 42 employees qualify for Fibery's startup program, which includes 6 months free access to the Pro plan.

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