Mathesar
Mathesar is a spreadsheet-like web application for viewing, editing, querying and collaborating on PostgreSQL data.
What Mathesar is
Mathesar is a spreadsheet-like web application for viewing, editing, querying and collaborating on PostgreSQL data. It is designed for people with different technical skill levels to work with data without SQL or code. Users can join tables, filter, sort, group and summarize records, create custom views, and import or export data. Mathesar works directly with PostgreSQL schemas, tables and role-based permissions. It can be self-hosted, installed with Docker, deployed using managed-platform guides, or tried through Mathesar Cloud early beta. The software is open source under GPLv3, and the maker says it has no hidden features or paywalls. The free hosted plan is billed during early beta and includes a hosted Postgres database, one user account, schema and table creation, and a shared multitenant instance. Self-hosting is free forever. Self-hosted analytics are optional and can be disabled. The maker says those analytics collect anonymized usage information without personally identifiable information, while its privacy policy says it cannot guarantee absolute security for data transmitted or stored electronically. Community support channels include GitHub, a contributor wiki, community chat and a mailing list.
Good
- Works directly with PostgreSQL schemas and tables.
- Supports joins, filters, grouping and summaries.
- Open source under GPLv3.
- Self-hosted option is free forever.
- Provides role-based access control.
Watch out
- Hosted free plan is during early beta.
- Team plan is listed as coming soon.
- Privacy policy does not guarantee absolute security.
- Community channels are the listed support options.
Who it suits
Mathesar suits people who want to work with PostgreSQL data through a visual interface rather than SQL or code. It may also fit teams seeking self-hosting, role-based permissions or custom data views.
Verdict
Mathesar offers visual tools for working with PostgreSQL data, with both hosted early-beta and self-hosted paths. Choose it if its database-centered approach and deployment options suit your needs.
Plans and prices
From Mathesar's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Hosted Postgres database · Single user account · Create schemas and tables · Shared multitenant Mathesar instance · during early beta. |
| Self-hosted | Free | GPL licensed · Run on your own infrastructure · Free forever. |
| Dedicated | Priced on request | All Team features · Custom capacity and configuration · Setup or migration support · Managed instance · Custom; scoped to your requirements. |
| Team | Priced on request | All Free features · Collaborators · Multiple databases · Administrator privileges · Single tenant instance on shared infrastructure · Coming soon; pricing to be determined. |
The facts
Each one read from Mathesar's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- It is designed to let users of all technical skill levels work with data without needing SQL or code.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Data exploration
- Users can join tables, filter, sort, group, summarize data, and create custom views.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Mathesar can be self-hosted, installed with Docker, deployed through managed-platform guides, or tried in Mathesar Cloud early beta.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Editing and import/export
- The interface supports viewing, editing, and organizing records, and importing and exporting data.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product page says users can connect their PostgreSQL database to thousands of Postgres integrations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Mathesar is licensed under GPLv3 and the maker says it is fully open source with no hidden features or paywalls.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Organization
- Mathesar is maintained by Mathesar Foundation, described on its site as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Postgres integration
- Mathesar works directly with PostgreSQL schemas, tables, and role-based permissions, without extra abstractions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy assurance
- The privacy policy says Mathesar cannot guarantee absolute security for personal data transmitted over the internet or stored electronically.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Mathesar is a spreadsheet-like web application for viewing, editing, querying, and collaborating on PostgreSQL data.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security and access control
- Mathesar relies on PostgreSQL permissions for access control, and the maker says self-hosting keeps data on the user's infrastructure.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Self-hosted analytics
- Self-hosted usage analytics are optional, can be disabled, and the policy says they collect anonymized usage information without personally identifiable information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists GitHub, a contributor wiki, community chat, and a mailing list as community channels.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists asset or inventory management, CRUD front ends, customer support, shareable data dashboards, grant tracking, and timesheet management as use cases.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
