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Freemium

Free to start, with paid cloud plans and sales-led options for organisations.

 Paid

Available through Microsoft 365 plans; a free trial is offered.

Web, Self-hosted Windows
  • Connects to existing Postgres and MySQL databases
  • Grid, Kanban, gallery and form views
  • Builds desktop databases and custom database apps
  • Forms and reports for working with data without writing code
  • Larger plans go through sales
  • Check the current licence terms before self-hosting commercially
  • Requires a paid Microsoft license
  • Desktop-focused rather than a web database
Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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