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Baserow vs Greenhouse

Baserow logo

Baserow

Software

Open-source no-code database platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Software

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
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; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • They diverge on capability: Baserow covers Database tables, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baserow and Greenhouse actually diverge.

Attributes where Baserow and Greenhouse differ
AttributeBaserowGreenhouse
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Api, Self-hostedWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20192012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Scorecard system
  • Job board posting
  • Candidate CRM
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Offer management
  • EEO compliance

Both cover

  • GDPR

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 Greenhouse
  • Structured team data with Kanban, calendar and grid viewsnot Greenhouse
  • Building internal tools on top of a database with an APInot Greenhouse
  • Sharing data with external app users without giving them full seatsnot Greenhouse

Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot Baserow
  • AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot 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

Greenhouse

  • Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
  • Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
  • Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
  • Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
  • Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox

Pricing, plan by plan

Baserow

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

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse 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 Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.
Greenhouse review

Questions people ask

Is Baserow or Greenhouse better?
Neither clearly leads. Baserow starts at Free and Greenhouse at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baserow or Greenhouse?
Baserow has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Baserow and On request for Greenhouse.
Does Baserow or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted. Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Baserow for free?
Yes. Baserow has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Greenhouse starts at On request.
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 Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
What can Baserow do that Greenhouse cannot?
Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Both handle GDPR.
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