Rowy review
A focused Firestore CMS for teams that need visual data management and backend automation.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Rowy is an open-source low-code database CMS and backend platform for developers and teams managing Cloud Firestore. Its spreadsheet-style web interface supports collection and table creation, field configuration, validation, default values, required fields, and multiple views. Teams can import or export CSV, TSV, JSON, and Airtable data while controlling access at the table and field levels. Rowy is available as a cloud-hosted service or for self-hosting on a user’s infrastructure or Google Cloud project.
The freemium pricing structure gives the Base plan one project, unlimited data table collections with no record limit, unlimited cloud functions, unlimited API calls, and custom role-based access control at no monthly cost. Pro costs $12 per seat per month when billed monthly and adds unlimited projects, full-text search, large dataset export, advanced filtering and sorting, and email support. A one-month free trial is available for Pro. Business adds a custom domain, priority support, data version control, field-level data auditing, and automated data backups.
Rowy fits teams already working in Firebase, Cloud Firestore, and Google Cloud, with additional connections through APIs, webhooks, third-party extensions, npm packages, SendGrid, Slack, WhatsApp, Typeform, Algolia, Twilio, and BigQuery. Data-change cloud functions support backend workflows, while the web, API, and self-hosted deployment options accommodate different operating models. Choose Rowy when Firestore is the core database and visual administration, permissions, imports, exports, and automation matter. Choose another no-code database product when you need a broader database scope beyond Firestore.
Rowy pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Spreadsheet-style Firestore management with 30+ field types
- Table- and field-level permissions with custom role-based access control
- Cloud functions, APIs, webhooks, extensions, and npm integrations
- Where it doesn't
- Its database focus is centered on Cloud Firestore
- Base is limited to one project
- Pro is priced per seat, which can raise team costs
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