SeaTable vs Teable

SeaTable and Teable both combine a spreadsheet interface with database-level power, but they scale and deploy differently: Teable is explicitly…

Best for SeaTable: SeaTable suits EU-regulated teams or small groups that want a permanently free 3-user on-premises license and built-in Python scripting for custom automations.
Best for Teable: Teable suits teams expecting to outgrow typical no-code row limits, since its Postgres backend supports up to 1,000,000 rows on the Business plan, and want AI-assisted app building (the CuppyClaw agent, AI fields) starting on the Free tier.

At a Glance

 SeaTableTeable
Primary categoryNo-CodeNo-Code
RatingNot documentedNot documented
Pricing modelFreemium SaaS with per-user paid tiers, plus on-premises server licensesfreemium
Starting priceFree for up to 25 users; Plus plan from 7 euros per user per month, billed annuallyFree (Pro from $10/seat/month)
Free planYesYes
Free trialNot documentedNot documented
PlatformsWebWeb
Team collaborationNot documentedNot documented
AI featuresYesYes
Public APIYesYes

Key Differences

Underlying Database Engine & Scale

SeaTable: SeaTable's row ceilings top out at 50,000 rows on the Plus plan, rising to unlimited only on Enterprise or Dedicated Cloud tiers, without a named underlying database engine.

Teable: Teable is explicitly built on PostgreSQL, with documented row limits up to 250,000 (Pro) and 1,000,000 (Business).

Teams anticipating large datasets need to know whether a platform's architecture is designed for scale or optimized for smaller, spreadsheet-sized data.

Licensing Clarity

SeaTable: SeaTable's codebase mixes Apache 2.0 (dtable-web, dtable-events, thumbnail-server), AGPLv3 (seaf-server), and a proprietary dtable-server component.

Teable: Teable's Community Edition is fully AGPL-3.0 licensed, with a separate proprietary Enterprise Edition for advanced features.

A cleaner community/enterprise split makes it easier for procurement and engineering teams to understand exactly what's open source.

AI Feature Depth

SeaTable: SeaTable frames AI as credit-metered AI-supported automations (12.5 credits/month on Free) plus an optional self-hosted AI server for GDPR compliance.

Teable: Teable includes AI fields, AI chat, a natural-language app builder, and a named AI agent called CuppyClaw, available starting on the Free plan.

Named, purpose-built AI features (like an app builder or agent) suggest a different depth of AI integration than generic credit-metered automation.

Data Residency Positioning

SeaTable: SeaTable explicitly markets EU-hosted cloud in certified German data centers plus Dedicated Cloud with regional selection.

Teable: Teable's documented deployment options are Docker self-hosting or one-click deploys to Railway, Sealos, or Zeabur, without a stated EU-only hosted tier.

Regulated industries or EU public-sector buyers need explicit data-location guarantees, not just self-hosting as an option.

Formal Certifications

SeaTable: SeaTable's facts don't document formal ISO certifications, instead emphasizing German/EU data-center hosting.

Teable: Teable states ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications on its site.

Formal ISO certifications can matter for enterprise procurement and security review processes.

Feature-by-Feature

Data Model & Views

FeatureSeaTableTeable
Grid/Kanban/Gallery/Calendar viewsAvailableAvailable
Named Form viewNot documentedAvailable
Timeline viewAvailableNot documented
Direct SQL queryingNot documentedAvailable
Documented underlying database engineNot documentedAvailable

AI & Automation

FeatureSeaTableTeable
AI credits on Free planAvailableAvailable
Natural-language app builderNot documentedAvailable
Named AI agentNot documentedAvailable
Built-in Python script executionAvailableNot documented

Hosting, Licensing & Scale

FeatureSeaTableTeable
Self-hosting via DockerAvailableAvailable
Permanently free self-hosted tierAvailableNot documented
EU-certified data center hostingAvailableNot documented
Formal ISO certification (9001/27001)Not documentedAvailable

Pricing Compared

Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.

SeaTable

Free — 0 euros N/A
Plus — 7 euros per user per month (annual) or 9 euros per user per month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Enterprise — 14 euros per user per month (annual) or 18 euros per user per month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Dedicated Cloud — Custom quote Contact sales

Teable

Free — $0/seat/month N/A
Pro — $10/seat/month billed yearly ($12/month billed monthly) monthly or yearly
Business — $20/seat/month billed yearly ($24/month billed monthly) monthly or yearly
Community Edition (Self-Hosted) — Free N/A

Pros & Cons

SeaTable

Pros

  • Free plan supports up to 25 users, generous for small teams compared to many no-code competitors
  • Strong data residency positioning with cloud data stored exclusively in German data centers
  • On-premises server licenses available for organizations that need full self-hosting control
  • Python scripting allows more advanced customization than a purely no-code interface
  • Transparent, published per-user pricing for Free, Plus, and Enterprise tiers

Cons

  • Free plan row and storage limits (10,000 rows, 2 gigabytes) are modest for larger datasets
  • SAML single sign-on is reserved for the Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated Cloud plan requires a minimum of 100 users, out of reach for smaller organizations
  • Smaller ecosystem of templates and integrations compared to larger no-code competitors like Airtable
  • AI credit allowances on lower tiers are limited (12.5 to 50 credits) for AI-assisted features

Teable

Pros

  • Free, open-source self-hosted edition with no artificial row limits
  • Handles much larger datasets than typical spreadsheet-based no-code tools
  • Familiar Airtable-like interface lowers the learning curve
  • Transparent per-seat cloud pricing with a usable free tier
  • Active open-source community with rapid GitHub star growth

Cons

  • Younger product with a shorter track record than established competitors
  • AI features consume metered credits that can run out on lower tiers
  • Self-hosting requires technical setup and PostgreSQL familiarity
  • Enterprise-grade features like SSO are limited to the higher-priced Business plan
  • Smaller integration and template ecosystem compared to Airtable

Use Cases

Choose SeaTable: SeaTable suits EU-regulated teams or small groups that want a permanently free 3-user on-premises license and built-in Python scripting for custom automations.
Choose Teable: Teable suits teams expecting to outgrow typical no-code row limits, since its Postgres backend supports up to 1,000,000 rows on the Business plan, and want AI-assisted app building (the CuppyClaw agent, AI fields) starting on the Free tier.
Need both: A distributed organization might run SeaTable on-premises in Germany for a dataset with strict EU-residency requirements, while using Teable's cloud AI app builder for a separate, larger-scale, less sensitive dataset that benefits from Postgres-level row capacity.

SeaTable

  • GDPR-compliant project and data management — European organizations with strict data residency requirements use SeaTable Cloud because data is stored exclusively in German data centers.
  • Self-hosted internal database applications — IT teams deploy SeaTable Server on-premises to build internal no-code database applications while keeping full control of infrastructure.
  • Small team workflow and data tracking — Small teams of up to 25 users use SeaTable's Free plan to build custom tables and automations for tracking projects, inventory, or contacts.

Teable

  • Self-Hosted Internal Database — Engineering and ops teams self-host Teable's Community Edition to build internal tools and databases without relying on a third-party cloud service.
  • No-Code App Building — Startups use Teable's App Builder and multiple views to create lightweight internal apps and dashboards without writing code.
  • Large-Scale Data Management — Teams outgrowing spreadsheet-based tools move to Teable to manage large datasets with real database performance while keeping a spreadsheet-style interface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which tool handles larger datasets?

Teable, whose Postgres backend supports up to 1,000,000 rows on the Business plan ($20/seat/month annual). SeaTable's row ceiling on its Plus plan is 50,000 rows, with unlimited rows only available on Enterprise or Dedicated Cloud.

Is either platform better suited to EU data-residency requirements?

SeaTable explicitly documents EU cloud hosting in certified German data centers and a Dedicated Cloud option with regional selection. Teable's facts don't document an equivalent EU-specific hosted tier.

What AI capabilities differ between the two?

Teable includes a named AI agent (CuppyClaw), AI chat, AI fields, and a natural-language app builder from the Free plan. SeaTable's AI features are framed as credit-metered AI-supported automations plus an optional self-hosted AI server for GDPR-compliant deployments.

Which is more fully open source?

Teable's Community Edition is entirely AGPL-3.0. SeaTable's codebase mixes Apache 2.0, AGPLv3, and a proprietary dtable-server component, so it isn't fully open source.

Do both support custom data scripting?

SeaTable has built-in Python script execution (100 to 1,000 runs/user/month depending on plan). Teable's automation is credit-metered without a documented general-purpose scripting layer.

How do starting paid prices compare?

Teable's Pro plan starts at $10/seat/month billed annually. SeaTable's Plus plan starts at €7/user/month billed annually.

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