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Stackby alternatives
Stackby compared with 5 alternatives: Airtable, Smartsheet, Baserow, SeaTable and Zoho Tables.
Stackby has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StackbyThis tool | Free plan · from $4.2/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Airtable | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Smartsheet | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Baserow | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| SeaTable | Free plan · from €7/mo | Yes | Web, Android |
| Zoho Tables | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Stackby
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Airtable
Relational database platform for building team workflows and apps
- Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Stackby starts at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year).
- Airtable also covers calendar.
- Stackby also covers no-code and forms.
Suits: Teams that want to shape a database into their own project tracker
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams
- Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). Stackby starts at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year).
- Stackby has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
- Smartsheet also covers tasks and calendar.
- Stackby also covers databases, no-code and forms.
Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Baserow
Open-source no-code database and application builder
- Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Stackby starts at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year).
- Only Stackby lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Baserow also covers app builder.
- Stackby also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and forms.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database they can host themselves
- Free plan · from €7/mo
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). Stackby starts at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year).
- Only Stackby lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- SeaTable is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SeaTable also covers app builder.
- Stackby also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and forms.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database hosted in the EU
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Zoho Tables
Spreadsheet-style relational database with automations
- Zoho Tables starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly); minimum 3 licenses. Stackby starts at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year).
- Only Stackby lists a Windows app.
- Stackby also covers Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Small teams that want an inexpensive Airtable-style database
Limits worth knowing in Stackby
- Annual prices are sold in team-size bundles (1, 3, 6, 10 users and up), so the per-user rate changes with the seat count.
- Rows are capped per stack: 1,500 on Free, 7,000 on Economy, 50,000 on Business and 100,000 on Pro.
- Table, column and view permissions, personal and locked views and 2FA start at Business; SAML single sign-on is Enterprise only.
- The Free plan refreshes API-connected cells manually and keeps only 2 weeks of activity history.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stackby?
The alternatives to Stackby in this directory are Airtable, Smartsheet, Baserow, SeaTable and Zoho Tables. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stackby.
Is there a free alternative to Stackby?
Yes. Airtable, Baserow, SeaTable and Zoho Tables have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Stackby?
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 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.