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Self-hosted alternatives to VisiData

The VisiData listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 13 of the 63 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

VisiData is free to use. 12 of them are free or have a free plan.

13 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to VisiData

  1. Datasette

    Open-source tool for exploring and publishing data as a website

    • Datasette is free. VisiData is free.
    • Only Datasette lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Datasette is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Datasette vs VisiDataDatasette pricing and details

  2. Grist

    Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

    • Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. VisiData is free.
    • Only Grist lists a web app.
    • Only Grist lists a Windows app.
    • Grist is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Grist pricing and details

  3. Rowy

    Spreadsheet-style UI and low-code backend for Firebase

    • Rowy starts at $12 per seat / month (Pro). VisiData is free.
    • Only Rowy lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Rowy is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Rowy pricing and details

  4. Mathesar

    Open-source spreadsheet-like interface for Postgres

    • Mathesar is free. VisiData is free.
    • Only Mathesar lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Mathesar is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Mathesar pricing and details

  5. Univer

    Embeddable spreadsheet, document and slide SDK

    • Univer starts at $99 per month, or from $1,000 per year billed annually. VisiData is free.
    • Only Univer lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Univer is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Univer pricing and details

  6. Baserow

    Open-source no-code database and application builder

    • Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. VisiData is free.
    • Only Baserow lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Baserow is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Baserow pricing and details

  7. Teable

    AI spreadsheet-database with app builder and automations

    • Teable starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly ($24 billed monthly). VisiData is free.
    • Only Teable lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Teable is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Teable pricing and details

  8. Quadratic

    AI spreadsheet with Python, SQL and live data connections

    • Quadratic starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). VisiData is free.
    • Only Quadratic lists a web app.
    • Only Quadratic lists a Windows app.
    • Quadratic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Quadratic pricing and details

  9. EtherCalc

    Web spreadsheet for real-time shared editing, no sign-up

    • EtherCalc is free. VisiData is free.
    • Only EtherCalc lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • EtherCalc is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    EtherCalc pricing and details

  10. NocoBase

    Open-source platform for building business systems with AI agents

    • NocoBase starts at $8,000 one-time. VisiData is free.
    • Only NocoBase lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • NocoBase is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NocoBase pricing and details

  11. NocoDB

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

    • NocoDB starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually. VisiData is free.
    • Only NocoDB lists a web app.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • NocoDB is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NocoDB pricing and details

  12. 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). VisiData is free.
    • VisiData has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists a web app.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists Windows and iOS apps.
    Claris FileMaker pricing and details

1 more that can be self-hosted

All 13 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to VisiData?

Yes. Datasette, Grist, Rowy, Mathesar, Univer, Baserow, Teable, Quadratic and 5 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can VisiData be self-hosted?

The VisiData listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these spreadsheet and database tools are free?

Datasette, Grist, Rowy, Mathesar, Univer, Baserow, Teable, Quadratic and 4 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 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 VisiData: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.