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SeaTable: cost, fit and limits

SeaTable is a no-code database and app platform made by SeaTable GmbH of Germany that combines spreadsheet-style tables with relational links, automations and AI credits, and runs as a cloud service or on a company's own server.

What to know first

SeaTable lists euro prices excluding VAT: a permanent Cloud Free tier for up to 25 users, Plus at 7€ per user per month billed annually, and Enterprise at 14€. A Server edition can be hosted by the customer. The privacy page names German data centers in Frankfurt and Munich. AI is an allowance of credits inside each plan rather than a separate product.

SeaTable at a glance

MakerSeaTable GmbH, Germany
Free planYes
Entry price0€ (Plus 7€ per user per month billed annually)
API accessYes
CategoryBest AI No-Code Database Tools in 2026, rank 2 of 13
Websiteseatable.com

Who SeaTable is best for

German and EU organizations

Cloud data sits in Exoscale data centers in Frankfurt and Munich, and the imprint names a German company, which simplifies a vendor review for EU buyers.

Larger teams on a small budget

Cloud Free allows up to 25 users with 10,000 rows, so a group of volunteers or a department can share one base without paying per seat.

Teams that script their workflows

Plans meter Python runs, API calls and automations, so teams that write small scripts or call the API can plan around the stated monthly counts.

SeaTable plans and pricing

PlanPriceWhat it includes
Free (Cloud)0€Up to 25 users, 10,000 rows, 2 GB files, 1-month snapshots, 100 Python runs, 3,000 API calls and 100 automations a month, 12.5 AI credits.
Plus (Cloud)7€ per user per month billed annually (9€ monthly), excluding VAT50,000 rows, 50 GB files, 6-month snapshots, 50 AI credits per user, 500 automations per user, advanced sharing.
Enterprise (Cloud)14€ per user per month billed annually (18€ monthly), excluding VATUnlimited rows, 100 GB files, 12-month snapshots, 500 AI credits per user, SAML SSO, payment by bank transfer.
Dedicated CloudNo figure shown, annual billingMinimum 100 users, 1,000 GB files, 24-month snapshots, SAML and OAuth SSO, optional corporate support and SLAs.
Server (self-hosted)0€ for 3 users; larger licenses on contactSeaTable Server on your own machines with a minimum term of one year; two and three year terms save 5% and 10%.

Checked November 2026.

What SeaTable does

App builder without code
A drag-and-drop builder lets non-programmers assemble apps on top of tables, and ready-made templates import in one click. Gantt and Kanban views cover project-style work.
AI inside automations
The vendor names AI-supported workflows and AI-powered automations, and says its cloud AI features run on a self-hosted AI model. Each plan carries a credit allowance, from 12.5 credits on Free to 500 per user on Enterprise.
Scripting and API
Python scripts and API calls are metered per plan, with 100 Python runs and 3,000 API calls a month on Free. That suits teams that already automate imports or reports in code.
Real-time team work
Changes sync in real time between collaborators in shared workspaces. Snapshots let a team restore earlier states: one month on Free and 24 months on Dedicated Cloud.
Cloud or own server
Customers can choose SeaTable Cloud or host SeaTable Server themselves, and the Server price list starts at 0€ for three users. This answers data-location rules without leaving the product.

How SeaTable handles your data

The privacy page names Exoscale data centers in Frankfurt am Main and Munich for the cloud service and Hetzner data centers in Germany for the website and forum. Server logs are deleted after 180 days at the latest, and customer and contract data after the relationship ends, subject to statutory retention. The policy says third-party AI services may use retrieved data to improve their models, while the vendor says its cloud AI runs on a self-hosted model. ISO certifications are stated for the hosting providers, not for SeaTable itself.

Where SeaTable falls short in practice

  • Small free AI allowance. Cloud Free includes 12.5 AI credits a month, so a team cannot judge AI-supported workflows properly without moving to Plus. Credits are per user on paid plans, so costs scale with seats.
  • Row and file caps. Free stops at 10,000 rows and 2 GB of files, and Plus at 50,000 rows. Only Enterprise advertises unlimited rows, at 14€ per user per month on annual billing.
  • Dedicated Cloud is quote-led. The tier needs at least 100 users and the page shows no price figure. Server licenses for 10, 25 and 50 or more users are priced on contact, so large buyers negotiate.

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SeaTable: common questions

Where does SeaTable host my data?

The privacy page names Exoscale data centers in Frankfurt am Main and Munich for the service. The website and forum run on Hetzner in Germany. Certifications are stated for these hosts only, so request SeaTable's own attestations if your auditor wants them.

How many users does the free cloud plan allow?

Up to 25 users, according to the prices page, with 10,000 rows, 2 GB of files and one-month snapshots. The free tier is permanent, not a trial. Monthly limits also apply: 3,000 API calls, 100 automations and 100 Python runs.

What are SeaTable AI credits?

AI credits are an allowance per plan: 12.5 a month on Free, 50 per user on Plus and 500 per user on Enterprise. The pages we read do not say how many credits a single action uses, so measure on a trial base before relying on AI automations.

Can I run SeaTable on my own server?

Yes. SeaTable Server is self-hosted, costs 0€ for three users, and has priced licenses for larger groups on contact. The minimum term is one year, and two and three year terms save 5% and 10%. Updates and backups become your responsibility.

Are the prices shown with VAT?

No. The prices page lists euro amounts excluding VAT. Plus is 7€ per user per month on annual billing or 9€ monthly, and Enterprise 14€ or 18€. Enterprise also accepts payment by bank transfer, so a finance team should confirm the invoice currency and VAT treatment first.

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