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Baserow vs Grouparoo

Baserow logo

Baserow

Spreadsheets

Open-source no-code database platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Grouparoo logo

Grouparoo

Automation Integration

The open-source data sync platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Baserow the free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace; Grouparoo enterprise Cloud tier pricing not disclosed; requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Baserow covers Database tables, Grouparoo covers Data syncing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baserow and Grouparoo actually diverge.

Attributes where Baserow and Grouparoo differ
AttributeBaserowGrouparoo
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Api, Self-hostedWeb, Self-hosted
CategorySpreadsheetsAutomation Integration
Founded20192020

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 Baserow

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

Only in Grouparoo

  • Data syncing
  • Audience building
  • Real-time activation
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • 100+ integrations

Both cover

  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Self-hosted deployment
  • Web support
  • Self-hosted 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 Grouparoo
  • Structured team data with Kanban, calendar and grid viewsnot Grouparoo
  • Building internal tools on top of a database with an APInot Grouparoo
  • Sharing data with external app users without giving them full seatsnot Grouparoo

Grouparoo

  • Customer data synchronization across platformsnot Baserow
  • CDP (Customer Data Platform) integration and data activationnot 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

Grouparoo

  • Enterprise Cloud tier pricing not disclosed; requires contacting sales
  • Charges based on synced records, not unique destinations or integration count

Pricing, plan by plan

Baserow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3000 rows per workspace
    • 2 GB storage per workspace
    • 2000 automation credits monthly
  • Premium$10/month
    • 50000 rows per workspace
    • 20 GB storage per workspace
    • 100000 automation credits monthly
  • Advanced$18/month
    • 250000 rows per workspace
    • 100 GB storage per workspace
    • 500000 automation credits monthly
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • 1000000 rows per workspace
    • 1000 GB storage per workspace
    • 2000000 automation credits monthly

Grouparoo

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Open-source, self-hosted
    • Optional enterprise UI add-on: $100/month
  • Standard Cloud$150/month
    • 100K records synced/month
    • Usage-based model with tiered pricing
  • Standard Cloud$300/month
    • 300K records synced/month
  • Standard Cloud$600/month
    • 1,000,000 records synced/month

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.

Choose Grouparoo if

  • You need data syncing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want audience building.

Questions people ask

Is Baserow or Grouparoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Baserow starts at Free and Grouparoo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baserow or Grouparoo?
Baserow starts at Free and Grouparoo at Free.
Does Baserow or Grouparoo run on more platforms?
Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted. Grouparoo runs on Web, Self-hosted.
Can I use Baserow for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Grouparoo is typically brought in for.
What can Baserow do that Grouparoo cannot?
Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Grouparoo covers Data syncing, Audience building, Real-time activation, Data transformation. Both handle GDPR, Cloud deployment, Self-hosted deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Baserow: Does Baserow have a free plan?

Baserow's Free plan includes 3000 rows per workspace, 2 GB storage, 2000 automation credits monthly, and access to Grid, Form, and Gallery views. It supports up to 500 external app users and includes 65+ templates with no credit card required.

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Grouparoo: Does Grouparoo have a free version?

Yes. Grouparoo Community Edition is free and open-source with self-hosted deployment. An optional enterprise UI add-on is available at $100/month.

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Baserow: What row and storage limits does Baserow provide by plan?

Free plan: 3000 rows and 2 GB storage; Premium plan: 50000 rows and 20 GB; Advanced plan: 250000 rows and 100 GB; Enterprise plan: 1000000 rows and 1 TB. All limits are per workspace.

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Grouparoo: How much does Grouparoo Standard Cloud cost?

Grouparoo Standard Cloud uses usage-based pricing: $150/month for 100K records synced, $300/month for 300K records, and $600/month for 1 million records synced monthly.

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Baserow: How much does Baserow Premium cost?

Baserow Premium costs $10 per user per month when billed annually, or $12 per month when billing monthly. Yearly billing provides better rates than monthly. Advanced plan costs $18/user/month annually or $22/month monthly.

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Grouparoo: What does 'synced records' mean in Grouparoo pricing?

Each Record sent to a Destination counts as one synced Record in Grouparoo's usage calculation, regardless of how many destinations that record is sent to. Users can monitor usage through their dashboard.

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Baserow: What are automation credit limits in Baserow?

Free plan provides 2000 monthly automation credits, Premium provides 100000 monthly credits, Advanced provides 500000 monthly credits, and Enterprise provides 2000000 monthly credits for workflow automation.

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Grouparoo: Can I use multiple integrations with Grouparoo?

Yes. All Grouparoo tiers include unlimited integrations. You can connect as many Sources and Destinations as needed without additional fees.

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