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SeaTable vs Teable

SeaTable logo

SeaTable

Spreadsheets

German-hosted database-spreadsheet hybrid from the team behind Seafile, with a self-hosted server edition

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teable logo

Teable

Spreadsheets

Spreadsheet interface over real PostgreSQL tables, so the data stays queryable by anything that speaks SQL

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SeaTable the free self-hosted Developer Edition is capped at three users, so the pattern that makes Baserow and NocoDB attractive, running it yourself for free at real headcount, is not available and any serious on-premises deployment needs a paid per-user licence.; Teable the automation builder is far less capable than the established commercial alternatives, so multi step workflows usually end up in an external tool that must be paid for and maintained separately.
  • They diverge on capability: SeaTable covers Typed column database, Teable covers PostgreSQL native storage.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SeaTable and Teable actually diverge.

Attributes where SeaTable and Teable differ
AttributeSeaTableTeable
Pricing modelPer user per monthOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, LinuxWeb, Linux

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 SeaTable

  • Typed column database
  • Universal app builder
  • Python and JavaScript scripting
  • Self-hosted server
  • German data centres

Only in Teable

  • PostgreSQL native storage
  • Linked records and rollups
  • Generated REST API
  • Real time collaboration
  • Self hosting via Docker
  • Field level permissions

Both cover

  • Multiple views

What people use each for

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

SeaTable

  • A German or Austrian company that needs a shared operational database but cannot put customer records on a US-hosted servicenot Teable
  • Replacing a sprawl of Excel files used by several departments with one permissioned base and per-view sharingnot Teable
  • Running a small internal tool, such as an equipment register or an application tracker, without commissioning a bespoke buildnot Teable
  • Teams already using Seafile that want structured data alongside their file sync platformnot Teable

Teable

  • A team that has hit the record ceiling of a hosted spreadsheet database and does not want to move to raw SQLnot SeaTable
  • Operational data that a business intelligence tool must also read directly, without an export or a sync jobnot SeaTable
  • A regulated or data resident organisation that needs the underlying database inside its own infrastructurenot SeaTable
  • An internal tool where a grid interface and a REST API over the same table are both requirednot SeaTable

Where each one falls short

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

SeaTable

  • The free self-hosted Developer Edition is capped at three users, so the pattern that makes Baserow and NocoDB attractive, running it yourself for free at real headcount, is not available and any serious on-premises deployment needs a paid per-user licence.
  • Row limits are counted across the whole account rather than per base, so the free plan ceiling of 10,000 rows and the Plus ceiling of 50,000 rows arrive sooner than people expect once a few tables hold historical records.
  • The integration catalogue is short compared with Airtable, and many connections have to be routed through Zapier, Make or n8n, which adds a second subscription and a second failure point.
  • English documentation and community content lag the German material, so non-German teams hit thinner tutorials and fewer worked examples when they get to scripting and the app builder.
  • The vendor is a small German company rather than a venture-funded platform, which is a stability advantage but means a slower feature pace and fewer third-party consultants available to hire if a project needs outside help.

Teable

  • The automation builder is far less capable than the established commercial alternatives, so multi step workflows usually end up in an external tool that must be paid for and maintained separately.
  • Self hosting moves PostgreSQL backups, version upgrades, connection pooling and capacity planning onto your team, and the licence saving disappears if that time is costed honestly.
  • The integration catalogue is small, so connecting to a common business system often means writing against the REST API rather than installing a connector.
  • The project is young relative to the products it replaces, and interface and API changes still arrive at a pace that requires reading release notes before upgrading.
  • Storing every table as a real PostgreSQL table means schema changes are real migrations, so a careless field type change on a large table can lock it far longer than a spreadsheet user would expect.

Pricing, plan by plan

SeaTable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 25 users
    • 10,000 rows in total
    • 2 GB storage
  • Plus$7/month
    • Billed annually, 9 EUR if billed monthly
    • 50,000 rows
    • 50 GB storage
  • Enterprise$14/month
    • Billed annually, 18 EUR if billed monthly
    • Unlimited rows
    • 100 GB storage
  • Dedicated Cloud$undefined/year
    • Quoted, minimum 100 users
    • Dedicated instance
    • Unlimited rows

Teable

Free
  • Self hosted open sourceFree
    • No licence fee
    • Unlimited rows subject to your PostgreSQL capacity
    • Docker deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose SeaTable if

  • You need typed column database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Linux.
  • You also want universal app builder.
SeaTable review

Choose Teable if

  • You need postgresql native storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux.
  • You also want linked records and rollups.
Teable review

Questions people ask

Is SeaTable or Teable better?
Neither clearly leads. SeaTable starts at Free and Teable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SeaTable or Teable?
SeaTable starts at Free and Teable at Free.
Does SeaTable or Teable run on more platforms?
SeaTable runs on Web, iOS, Android, Linux. Teable runs on Web, Linux.
Can I use SeaTable for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is SeaTable best used for?
SeaTable is most often used for a german or austrian company that needs a shared operational database but cannot put customer records on a us-hosted service, replacing a sprawl of excel files used by several departments with one permissioned base and per-view sharing, running a small internal tool, such as an equipment register or an application tracker, without commissioning a bespoke build, teams already using seafile that want structured data alongside their file sync platform. Of those, a german or austrian company that needs a shared operational database but cannot put customer records on a us-hosted service and replacing a sprawl of excel files used by several departments with one permissioned base and per-view sharing are not what Teable is typically brought in for.
What can SeaTable do that Teable cannot?
SeaTable covers Typed column database, Universal app builder, Python and JavaScript scripting, Self-hosted server. Teable covers PostgreSQL native storage, Linked records and rollups, Generated REST API, Real time collaboration. Both handle Multiple views.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SeaTable: Where is SeaTable cloud data actually stored?

In data centres in Germany, under German and EU law, with a standard GDPR processing agreement available.

Teable: How many rows can it actually hold?

As many as your PostgreSQL instance can serve. There is no product imposed record limit on the self hosted edition, which is the main reason to choose it.

SeaTable: Is SeaTable open source?

No. Seafile, from the same team, is open source. SeaTable is a commercial product with a free self-hosted edition limited to three users.

Teable: Can I query the data with SQL directly?

Yes. Tables are real PostgreSQL tables, so any SQL client or reporting tool can read them.

SeaTable: How does it compare with Airtable on price?

Plus is 7 EUR per user per month billed annually against Airtable Team at 20 USD, but SeaTable applies hard row ceilings on every plan below Enterprise.

Teable: Is self hosting genuinely free?

The licence is. The database server, backups and the engineer maintaining them are not.

SeaTable: Can I move an existing Airtable base across?

Yes, SeaTable imports Airtable bases and Excel files, though formula fields and automations usually need rebuilding by hand.

Teable: Does it replace Airtable feature for feature?

No. Views and field types are close; automations, apps and the integration catalogue are not.

Teable: What happens to my data if the project stops?

It remains in a standard PostgreSQL database that you control, which is a materially better exit than a proprietary export format.

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