MathesarvsRowy
Two self-hosted Airtable alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mathesar | Rowy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #17 of 40 in Database Management | #8 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 5 166 | 6 843 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +33 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | 0.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Svelte | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Mathesar scores 66/100 against 60/100 for Rowy, so it is the safer default.
Mathesar ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Rowy.
Mathesar is growing faster right now (+33 stars in 30 days).
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