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Self-hosted alternatives to Airtable

The Airtable listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Airtable has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Airtable

  1. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Only Airtable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zenhub pricing and details

  2. WeKan

    Open-source kanban boards with swimlanes, self-hosted or hosted

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • WeKan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Airtable also covers databases and calendar.
    WeKan pricing and details

  3. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, issue tracking and time tracking.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  4. Plane

    Open-source project management with cycles, wiki and AI agents

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Plane lists a Linux app.
    • Only Airtable lists a Windows app.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Plane pricing and details

  5. Backlog

    Issue tracking and project management with built-in Git and SVN

    • Backlog starts at $30 / month flat for up to 30 users, billed annually. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Backlog also covers tasks, issue tracking and documents.
    Backlog pricing and details

  6. Kanboard

    Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License

    • Kanboard is free. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanboard also covers time tracking and reports.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  7. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Leantime also covers time tracking and goals.
    Leantime pricing and details

  8. Kanban Tool

    Online kanban boards with time tracking and flow analytics

    • Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanban Tool also covers time tracking and reports.
    Kanban Tool pricing and details

  9. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki, issue tracking and time tracking.
    OpenProject pricing and details

  10. Redmine

    Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app

    • Redmine is free. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Redmine also covers wiki, issue tracking and time tracking.
    Redmine pricing and details

  11. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only Airtable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Taiga is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Taiga also covers wiki and issue tracking.
    Taiga pricing and details

  12. ActiveCollab

    Project workspace with time tracking and invoicing for service teams

    • ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Airtable has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ActiveCollab also covers tasks, time tracking, team chat and invoicing.
    ActiveCollab pricing and details

6 more that can be self-hosted

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Airtable?

Yes. Zenhub, WeKan, YouTrack, Plane, Backlog, Kanboard, Leantime, Kanban Tool and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Airtable be self-hosted?

The Airtable listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

Zenhub, WeKan, YouTrack, Plane, Backlog, Kanboard, Leantime, Kanban Tool and 8 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Airtable: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.