SeaTable
Slidev
| Feature | SeaTable | Slidev |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-conscious-teams, european-companies, self-hosters, research-teams | developers, tech-speakers, educators, open-source-contributors |
| Founded | 2020 | 2021 |
| Spreadsheet Interface | ✓ | ✗ |
| Python Scripting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Statistics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown Slides | ✗ | ✓ |
| Live Coding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vue Components | ✗ | ✓ |
| Themes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pdf Export | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ SeaTable Pros
- Self-hostable with Docker
- Python scripting for automation
- GDPR-compliant European hosting
- Flexible column types including files
✗ SeaTable Cons
- Smaller community than Airtable
- Plugin ecosystem still growing
- Mobile experience is basic
✓ Slidev Pros
- Write slides in Markdown
- Live coding in presentations
- Full Vue component support
- Export to PDF or SPA
✗ Slidev Cons
- Requires developer knowledge
- No visual editor
- Not suitable for non-technical users
The Verdict
SeaTable is built for privacy conscious teams and european companies, with a focus on spreadsheet-interface and python-scripting. Slidev targets developers and tech speakers and leads with markdown-slides and live-coding.
Slidev uses custom enterprise pricing, while SeaTable starts at $7/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Slidev has a slight overall edge — but if self-hostable with docker matters most to you, SeaTable may still be the right call.