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Self-hosted alternatives to Microsoft Excel

The Microsoft Excel listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 7 of the 21 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Microsoft Excel has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Microsoft Excel

  1. Grist

    Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

    • Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Grist lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Grist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Grist vs Microsoft ExcelGrist pricing and details

  2. Quadratic

    AI spreadsheet with Python, SQL and live data connections

    • Quadratic starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Quadratic lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Quadratic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Quadratic vs Microsoft ExcelQuadratic pricing and details

  3. Claris FileMaker

    Low-code platform for custom database apps on desktop, iOS and web

    • Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users). Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Microsoft Excel has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists an Android app.
    • Claris FileMaker is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Claris FileMaker pricing and details

  4. SeaTable

    No-code database and app builder, in the cloud or self-hosted

    • SeaTable starts at €7 per user / month, billed annually (€9 billed monthly). Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS and iOS apps.
    • SeaTable is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • SeaTable also covers databases, workflow automation, app builder and no-code.
    SeaTable pricing and details

  5. Teable

    AI spreadsheet-database with app builder and automations

    • Teable starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly ($24 billed monthly). Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Teable is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Teable also covers databases, workflow automation, app builder and no-code.
    Teable pricing and details

  6. Baserow

    Open-source no-code database and application builder

    • Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Baserow also covers databases, workflow automation, app builder and no-code.
    Baserow pricing and details

  7. NocoDB

    No-code database with a spreadsheet interface, cloud or self-hosted

    • NocoDB starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually. Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • NocoDB is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • NocoDB also covers databases, kanban boards, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
    NocoDB pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Excel?

Yes. Grist, Quadratic, Claris FileMaker, SeaTable, Teable, Baserow and NocoDB can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Microsoft Excel be self-hosted?

The Microsoft Excel listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these spreadsheet and database tools are free?

Grist, Quadratic, SeaTable, Teable, Baserow and NocoDB are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Microsoft Excel: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.