Mathesar
Intuitive UI to manage data collaboratively, for users of all technical skill levels. Built on Postgres – connect an existing DB or set up a new one.
- GitHub stars
- 5,151
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 0.12.0
2 July 2026 - Last commit
- 13 July 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Python
Commits per month, last 12 months
993 commits
Replaces
Paid products Mathesar can stand in for.
How to self-host Mathesar
Mathesar runs on Docker and Python. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Mathesar free?
Yes. Mathesar is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Mathesar?
Yes. Mathesar runs on Docker and Python. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Mathesar replace?
People use Mathesar instead of Airtable.
Is Mathesar still maintained?
The last change to Mathesar's code was on 13 July 2026, with 993 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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