Adalo
Baserow
| Feature | Adalo | Baserow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $45/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | entrepreneurs, small-businesses, mvp-builders, non-technical-founders | developers, small-teams, self-hosters, privacy-conscious-orgs |
| Founded | 2018 | 2019 |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Actions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketplace Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database Tables | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Views | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Adalo Pros
- Publish native iOS and Android apps from one codebase
- Intuitive drag-and-drop app builder
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Component marketplace for extended functionality
✗ Adalo Cons
- Performance can be slow for complex apps
- Limited customization compared to code-based solutions
- Scaling limitations for high-traffic apps
✓ Baserow Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Good Airtable alternative
- Developer-friendly API
- Affordable pricing
✗ Baserow Cons
- Fewer automations than Airtable
- Smaller template library
- Growing feature set
The Verdict
Adalo is built for entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on drag-and-drop-builder and native-apps. Baserow targets developers and small teams and leads with database-tables and forms.
On pricing, Baserow is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $45/mo for Adalo. That $40/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Adalo offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Baserow takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Baserow has a slight overall edge — but if publish native ios and android apps from one codebase matters most to you, Adalo may still be the right call.