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Gridfox alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Gridfox alternative is Baserow (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Gridfox compared with 5 alternatives: Knack, Ninox, Baserow, Quickbase and TeamDesk.
Gridfox's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
How each one differs from Gridfox
Knack
No-code online database and web app builder
- Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- Knack also covers workflow automation, app builder and forms.
- Knack does not cover templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and dashboards, which Gridfox does.
Suits: Small teams building a customer portal or CRM without developers
Ninox
AI-assisted low-code platform for custom business software
- Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Ninox has a free plan, which Gridfox lacks.
- Ninox also covers workflow automation and app builder.
- Ninox does not cover templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, no-code and dashboards, which Gridfox does.
Suits: Businesses building their own CRM, inventory or invoicing tools
Baserow
Open-source no-code database and application builder
- Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Baserow has a free plan, which Gridfox lacks.
- Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Baserow also covers workflow automation and app builder.
- Baserow does not cover templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and dashboards, which Gridfox does.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database they can host themselves
Quickbase
Low-code platform for custom work apps and workflows
- Quickbase starts at $35 per user / month, priced annually, plus a platform minimum.
- Quickbase also covers workflow automation, app builder and reports.
- Quickbase does not cover templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and dashboards, which Gridfox does.
Suits: Operations and project teams building tailored internal apps
TeamDesk
Online database builder for business data, started from a spreadsheet
- TeamDesk starts at $49 per month for up to 5 users.
- TeamDesk also covers workflow automation, forms and reports.
- TeamDesk does not cover kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and dashboards, which Gridfox does.
Suits: Small businesses replacing an Excel or Access file with a shared database
Limits worth knowing in Gridfox
- No prices are published; the pricing page asks visitors to request a demo, and plans are tailored to the customer.
- The FAQ mentions Team and Professional plans: XLSX export starts at Team and custom domains need Professional.
- Runs in the browser; the FAQ says it works on laptops, tablets and mobile devices, and lists no separate apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gridfox?
The alternatives to Gridfox in this directory are Knack, Ninox, Baserow, Quickbase and TeamDesk. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gridfox.
Is there a free alternative to Gridfox?
Yes. Ninox and Baserow have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gridfox?
Baserow is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.