Baserow consultants

Q: What is Baserow and how is it different from Airtable?

Baserow is an open-source database platform with a spreadsheet-like interface, similar to Airtable in functionality. The key difference is that Baserow can be self-hosted, giving you complete control over your data and infrastructure. It also has no row limits on the self-hosted version, whereas Airtable's free and lower-tier plans cap your records.

Q: Can Baserow sync data with other systems through n8n?

Yes. The Baserow node in n8n can create, read, update, and delete rows in any Baserow table. This means you can build workflows that push data from other systems (CRMs, forms, APIs) into Baserow, or pull data from Baserow into reports, emails, or other platforms. Two-way sync is possible by combining the Baserow node with trigger-based workflows.

Q: Is self-hosting Baserow difficult to set up and maintain?

Baserow provides Docker images that make initial setup straightforward. The ongoing maintenance involves keeping the container updated, managing backups of the PostgreSQL database, and monitoring disk usage as your data grows. It runs well on modest hardware for small-to-medium workloads, but larger deployments benefit from proper server sizing and backup automation.

Q: How does Osher Digital help with Baserow projects?

We help with the full lifecycle: deploying Baserow (self-hosted or cloud), designing table structures that match your business processes, building n8n workflows that read from and write to Baserow, and setting up views and permissions for different team members. We also handle data migration from spreadsheets or other databases into Baserow.

We can help you automate your business with Baserow and hundreds of other systems to improve efficiency and productivity. Get in touch if you’d like to discuss implementing Baserow.

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About Baserow

Baserow is an open-source, self-hostable database platform that works like Airtable but gives you full control over your data and infrastructure. It provides a spreadsheet-style interface for creating and managing relational databases, making it accessible to non-technical users while still offering a proper API for developers who want to build on top of it.

The appeal of Baserow over commercial alternatives is ownership: you can run it on your own servers, which matters for organisations with data residency requirements or those that simply don’t want their operational data sitting in a third-party SaaS platform. It supports all the field types you’d expect (text, numbers, dates, files, linked records, formulas) and offers grid, gallery, Kanban, and form views.

The n8n node for Baserow lets your automation workflows read from and write to Baserow tables directly. This is useful for workflows that need a lightweight database backend without the overhead of setting up and querying a traditional SQL database. You might use Baserow as the central data store for a workflow that collects form submissions, tracks project status, or manages inventory across multiple locations.

At Osher Digital, we help organisations set up Baserow as part of their automation stack, whether that’s self-hosting it alongside n8n or connecting it to existing systems. We design the table structures, configure the API connections in n8n, and build workflows that keep Baserow data in sync with your other tools. Learn more about our system integration services.

Baserow FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how Baserow consultants can help with integration and implementation

What is Baserow and how is it different from Airtable?

Can Baserow sync data with other systems through n8n?

What’s a practical use case for Baserow with n8n?

A common setup is using Baserow as the central tracker for a multi-step process. For example, an n8n workflow collects job applications from a web form, stores them in a Baserow table, notifies the hiring manager, and updates the status as the candidate progresses. The hiring team interacts with the data through Baserow’s interface while n8n handles the automation behind the scenes.

Is self-hosting Baserow difficult to set up and maintain?

What are the limitations of Baserow compared to a traditional database?

Baserow is designed for structured data management through a user-friendly interface, not for high-performance transactional workloads. It doesn’t support complex SQL queries natively (you interact through its API or interface), and its formula system is simpler than what you’d get with PostgreSQL or MySQL directly. For most automation use cases, these limitations don’t matter.

How does Osher Digital help with Baserow projects?

How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Baserow

As Baserow consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate Baserow with integrate and automate 800+ tools.

Step 1

Discovery & Data Audit

We review your current data management setup, whether that’s spreadsheets, an existing database, or manual processes. We identify what data needs to live in Baserow, how different teams need to access it, and what automation workflows should read from or write to the Baserow tables.

Step 2

Table Structure & View Design

We design the Baserow table schema: which tables you need, how they relate to each other through linked records, what field types to use, and which views (grid, Kanban, gallery, form) each team needs. We also plan role-based access so people only see and edit what’s relevant to them.

Step 3

Build n8n Integration with Baserow API

We configure the Baserow node in n8n, connecting it to your Baserow instance via API token. We build the workflows that create, read, update, and delete records as needed. This includes handling linked record fields, file attachments, and any field types that require special formatting in the API.

Step 4

Data Migration & Testing

If you’re moving from spreadsheets or another database, we handle the data migration into Baserow, making sure records map correctly to the new structure. We then test all n8n workflows with real data to verify that reads, writes, and updates work correctly across all connected tables.

Step 5

Go Live & Team Onboarding

We deploy the Baserow setup to production, configure backups, and onboard your team. This includes showing them how to use the views, filters, and forms, and explaining which parts are managed by automation versus manual entry. We provide clear documentation of the table structure and workflow connections.

Step 6

Ongoing Support & Iteration

As your needs evolve, we help add new tables, adjust field configurations, and extend n8n workflows. We also monitor the Baserow instance for performance, manage updates, and assist with any data structure changes that require migration of existing records.

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