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Baserow vs Domo

Baserow logo

Baserow

Spreadsheet & Data

Open-source no-code database platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Domo logo

Domo

Business Intelligence

Business cloud for modern enterprises

From
$30000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Baserow has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Baserow the free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace; Domo pricing is not published; contracts start around $30,000 per year minimum, making budget planning difficult without a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: Baserow covers Database tables, Domo covers 1000+ Connectors.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baserow and Domo actually diverge.

Attributes where Baserow and Domo differ
AttributeBaserowDomo
Starting priceFree$30000/year
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Api, Self-hostedWeb, Mobile, Api
CategorySpreadsheet & DataBusiness Intelligence
Founded20192010

Identical on both: 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 Baserow

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

Only in Domo

  • 1000+ Connectors
  • Real-time Data
  • Mobile BI
  • Collaboration
  • App Development
  • Salesforce
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Baserow

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

Domo

  • Self-service analyticsnot Baserow
  • Data explorationnot Baserow
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Baserow
  • Collaborative analysisnot Baserow
  • Embedded analyticsnot Baserow

Where each one falls short

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

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

Domo

  • Pricing is not published; contracts start around $30,000 per year minimum, making budget planning difficult without a sales conversation
  • Visualization customization is limited compared to specialized tools like Tableau, with rigid chart types and restricted pixel-level dashboard layouts
  • Version control and merge options for dataflows are very limited, making multi-developer projects prone to conflicts and overwrites
  • Workflows cannot be edited once deployed; any changes require rebuilding from scratch
  • Semantic layer lacks code-based governance, with metric definitions scattered inside individual cards rather than in a centralized governed location

Pricing, plan by plan

Baserow

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

Domo

$30000/year

No published plan breakdown. See the Domo review.

Which should you pick?

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.
Baserow review

Choose Domo if

  • You need 1000+ connectors.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want real-time data.
Domo review

Questions people ask

Is Baserow or Domo better?
Neither clearly leads. Baserow starts at Free and Domo at $30000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baserow or Domo?
Baserow has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Baserow and $30000/year for Domo.
Does Baserow or Domo run on more platforms?
Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted. Domo runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Baserow for free?
Yes. Baserow has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Domo starts at $30000/year.
What is Baserow best used for?
Baserow is most often used for self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database, structured team data with kanban, calendar and grid views, building internal tools on top of a database with an api, sharing data with external app users without giving them full seats. Of those, self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database and structured team data with kanban, calendar and grid views are not what Domo is typically brought in for.
What can Baserow do that Domo cannot?
Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Domo covers 1000+ Connectors, Real-time Data, Mobile BI, Collaboration. Both handle Web support, Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Domo: Does Domo offer a free tier or trial?

Domo does not publish pricing on its website and does not offer a standard free tier. The platform uses a consumption-based credit model with minimum viable deployments starting around $30,000 per year. A free trial may be available upon request from the sales team.

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Domo: What data sources can Domo connect to?

Domo connects to over 1,000 pre-built connectors covering cloud applications, databases, advertising platforms, file services, spreadsheets, enterprise systems, and data warehouses. Custom integrations are possible via API.

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Domo: Can I self-host Domo or is it cloud-only?

Domo is a fully cloud-native, SaaS platform with no self-hosted option available. All data and applications run on Domo's cloud infrastructure.

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Domo: What does the credit-based pricing model mean?

Domo charges credits based on data consumption and platform activity. One credit roughly equals processing one million rows of data, though actual burn rate varies with workflows. Users purchase credit packages providing team access with unlimited user seats; only activity consumes credits, not dashboards or team size.

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Domo: Does Domo include AI features and what do they cost?

Domo AI features are free as part of your contract, including DomoGPT for AI chat queries. Premium AI capabilities are available through Domo AI Pro, which uses consumption-based pricing on a per-use basis.

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Domo: Can multiple teams collaborate on the same dashboard in Domo?

Yes, Domo supports team collaboration on shared dashboards and datasets. However, version control and merge capabilities for dataflows are limited, which can cause conflicts when multiple developers work on the same project.

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