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Mathesar

Freemium#24 of 40 in No-Code Database Software

Mathesar: A capable PostgreSQL workspace for teams that need relational data without a custom app. Ranked #24 of 40 in No-Code Database Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for postgreSQL teams wanting a spreadsheet-like interface.

6.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
PostgreSQL teams wanting a spreadsheet-like interface
Free plan
Yes
App interface builder
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Spreadsheet-style editing with relational foreign-key references
- Data Explorer supports saved reports, filtering, sorting, and summaries
- Self-hosted or hosted deployment with forms, permissions, API, and CSV import
Where it doesn't
- Requires PostgreSQL, limiting its fit for teams using other databases
- Free access is limited to a single user account
- Broader automation and workflow tooling is not part of the published feature set

Our verdict on Mathesar

Mathesar is an open-source web application for viewing, editing, querying, and organizing PostgreSQL data through a spreadsheet-like interface. It is aimed at technical and non-technical users working with existing PostgreSQL databases or building structured datasets and workflows. Relational tables, foreign-key references, public forms, reports, permissions, an API, and CSV import make it suitable for teams that want a friendlier working layer over structured database data.

The published plans show a $0 Free option with a hosted Postgres database, one user account, and the ability to create schemas and tables. Team adds collaborator support, multiple databases, and administrator privileges. Dedicated is designed for custom capacity and configuration, setup or migration support, and a managed instance. Mathesar can be used through its web platform or self-hosted, giving organizations a choice between hosted service and infrastructure control. PostgreSQL is the central ecosystem fit, with the JSON-RPC API supporting database operations and integrations.

Its strongest case is focused database access rather than a broad no-code application suite. Data Explorer supports filtering, sorting, summarizing, and saving reports, while the form builder can collect records directly into database tables. PostgreSQL role-based access control and database collaborators provide a permissions model tied to the underlying database. Choose Mathesar if your team already works with PostgreSQL and wants spreadsheet-like access without giving up relational structure. Teams seeking a database-agnostic tool or extensive built-in automation should consider a broader alternative.

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Mathesar pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Mathesar fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Relational data	Yes
Permission controls	Yes
App interface builder	Yes
Workflow automation	Not verified
Deployment	Both
Record limit	Not verified
API access	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: PostgreSQL
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	mathesar.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Mathesar integrations

Mathesar lists 1 integrations on its own site.

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