Comparison
ScratchBoard vs Baserow
Open-source no-code database platform
TL;DR
Baserow is a solid open-source database interface. ScratchBoard builds on that foundation with a full application platform — workflows, customer portals, marketplace apps, and enterprise permissions that turn your data into real business applications.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Baserow | ScratchBoard |
|---|---|---|
| AI App Builder | AI fields only | |
| Pre-built Business Apps | 25+ | |
| Customer Portals | Full checkout & auth | |
| Workflow Automation | 20+ action types | |
| RBAC Permissions | Basic | 70+ with field-level |
| Stripe Integration | ||
| Self-hosted Option | ||
| Starting Price | Free (self-hosted) | $1/mo |
Where ScratchBoard wins
- Full application builder, not just a database interface
- Customer portals with authentication and Stripe checkout
- 25+ marketplace apps for CRM, HR, accounting, and more
- 20+ workflow action types for business process automation
- Enterprise RBAC with 70+ permissions and field-level control
Baserow's strengths
- Spreadsheet-style database interface
- AI field types for data enrichment
- Self-hosted with full data ownership
- Real-time collaboration and API access
When to choose Baserow
Choose Baserow if you want a self-hosted, open-source database interface and do not need application building, workflows, or portals.
When to choose ScratchBoard
Choose ScratchBoard if you need a complete application platform — not just a database — with workflows, portals, and marketplace apps.
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