Best Self-Hosted Database Management in 2026

Tools for administering, querying, and managing relational and non-relational databases efficiently.

The top-rated pick is Supabase with 104,862 GitHub stars.

7 self-hosted database management — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all

Supabase

The Postgres development platform. Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.

Alternative to:

Firebase

NocoDB

Free, self-hostable Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet with APIs, automations, and views.

Alternative to:

Airtable

ChartDB

Database diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query.

Alternative to:

dbdiagram.io

Teable

No-code spreadsheet database built on Postgres — a fast, open-source Airtable alternative.

Alternative to:

Airtable

APITable

API-oriented, open source Airtable alternative with database, dashboard, automation, and a no-code app builder.

Alternative to:

Airtable

Baserow

Baserow is an open source no-code database and Airtable alternative. Create your own database without technical experience. Our user friendly no-code tool gives you the powers of a developer without leaving your browser.

Alternative to:

Airtable

Portabase

Open-source, self-hosted database backup and restore platform for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and more.

Alternative to:

Veeam

Why self-host?

Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.