Is Baserow or Redash better?

Neither clearly leads. Baserow starts at Free and Redash at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Baserow or Redash?

Baserow starts at Free and Redash at Free.

Does Baserow or Redash run on more platforms?

Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted. Redash runs on Web, Self-hosted, Cloud.

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 Redash is typically brought in for.

What can Baserow do that Redash cannot?

Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Redash covers SQL Query Editor, Multiple Data Sources, Visualizations, Dashboards. Both handle Web support, Self-hosted support.

Spreadsheets · head to head

Baserow vs Redash

Baserow

Spreadsheets

Open-source no-code database platform

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Redash

Spreadsheets

Connect and visualize your data

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Baserow the free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace; Redash pricing model not disclosed on dedicated pricing page
They diverge on capability: Baserow covers Database tables, Redash covers SQL Query Editor.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baserow and Redash actually diverge.

Attributes where Baserow and Redash differ
Attribute	Baserow	Redash
Platforms	Web, Api, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted, Cloud
Founded	2019	2013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Baserow

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

Only in Redash

SQL Query Editor
Multiple Data Sources
Visualizations
Dashboards
Alerts
PostgreSQL
MySQL
BigQuery

Both cover

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

Redash

Data visualization and business intelligence for analyticsnot Baserow
Query result sharing and collaborative dashboard creationnot 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

Redash

Pricing model not disclosed on dedicated pricing page
Open-source offering may require self-hosting technical expertise
Managed hosting or commercial support pricing not published

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

Redash

Free

Open SourceFree
- Full Features
- Self-hosted
- Community Support
Cloud$49/month
- Managed Hosting
- Automatic Updates
- Support

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 Redash if

You need sql query editor.
You want to start without paying.
You work on Web, Self-hosted, Cloud.
You also want multiple data sources.

Redash review

Questions people ask

Is Baserow or Redash better?: Neither clearly leads. Baserow starts at Free and Redash at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baserow or Redash?: Baserow starts at Free and Redash at Free.
Does Baserow or Redash run on more platforms?: Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted. Redash runs on Web, Self-hosted, Cloud.
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 Redash is typically brought in for.
What can Baserow do that Redash cannot?: Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Redash covers SQL Query Editor, Multiple Data Sources, Visualizations, Dashboards. Both handle Web support, Self-hosted 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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Redash: What is Redash's pricing?

Redash is a popular open-source project with no pricing tiers listed on the pricing page. The project emphasizes no vendor lock-in and community contribution. Paid managed hosting or commercial support options may be available but are not published on this page.

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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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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.

Source

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.

Source

Baserow vs Redash

Baserow

Redash

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Baserow

Only in Redash

Both cover

What people use each for

Baserow

Redash

Where each one falls short

Baserow

Redash

Pricing, plan by plan

Baserow

Redash

Which should you pick?

Choose Baserow if

Choose Redash if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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