Rowy

Spreadsheet UI and CMS layer on Firebase for managing Firestore data without custom admin panels.

Overview

Rowy is a low-code backend platform that brings a familiar spreadsheet interface to Firestore databases on Google Cloud and Firebase. It lets developers manage data, build Cloud Functions, and create backend workflows directly in the browser without leaving the platform.

The platform combines ease of use with extensibility—start with no-code templates and automations, then extend with custom code using any npm package or API. Rowy is open-source and free to self-host, with a managed cloud version available for teams and enterprises.

With over 30 field types, webhooks, extensions, and integrations (SendGrid, Slack, Typeform, Webflow), Rowy enables rapid backend development while keeping data on your own cloud project for full ownership and GDPR compliance.

Key features

Spreadsheet-like database UI for Firestore
Cloud Functions editor in the browser
30+ field types and custom roles
Webhooks and extensions (SendGrid, Slack, Typeform, Webflow)
Derivative fields and action fields
Data import/export (CSV, TSV, Airtable)
Row-level data auditing
Open-source and self-hostable

Pros

Familiar spreadsheet interface reduces learning curve
Full code extensibility with npm packages and APIs
Data stays on your own GCP project for ownership and GDPR compliance
Free tier with unlimited Cloud Functions and team members
Open-source with active community
No vendor lock-in—self-hostable

Cons

Requires Google Cloud/Firebase setup and account
Cloud function costs depend on GCP usage
Limited to Firestore as database backend
Business plan requires custom contact for pricing

Use this if

You need a low-code backend for Firebase/GCP, want a spreadsheet UI for database management, need rapid backend development with code extensibility, or want to keep data on your own cloud project.

Skip this if

You require a non-GCP database backend, need a fully managed solution without cloud infrastructure setup, or prefer traditional backend frameworks over low-code platforms.

Best for

Building backend workflows on Firebase and Google CloudManaging Firestore data with a spreadsheet UIRapid prototyping and MVP developmentTeams collaborating on database and backend logicDevelopers extending no-code with custom code

Alternatives

Firebase ConsoleAirtableSupabaseAppwriteDirectus

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