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Spreadsheet interface for PostgreSQL databases, self-hosted and collaborative
Mathesar transforms PostgreSQL into an intuitive spreadsheet experience. View, edit, query, and collaborate on database data without code—self-hosted with native Postgres access control.
Mathesar is a self-hosted web application that makes PostgreSQL databases accessible to users of all technical skill levels. By providing a spreadsheet-like interface, it eliminates the complexity of traditional database tools while preserving the full power of Postgres underneath.
Connect to existing PostgreSQL databases or create new ones in minutes using Docker. Mathesar works directly with native Postgres schemas, tables, foreign keys, and constraints—no proprietary abstractions. This means it integrates seamlessly alongside other tools in the Postgres ecosystem. The visual query builder lets non-technical users construct complex joins without writing SQL, while data entry, filtering, sorting, and grouping feel natural and immediate.
Because Mathesar is self-hosted, your data never leaves your infrastructure. Access control leverages existing Postgres roles and privileges, ensuring database security without additional risk layers. Import and export capabilities, schema migrations, and custom data types (emails, URLs) extend functionality while maintaining interoperability. Maintained by the Mathesar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the project is 100% open source under GPL-3.0 and currently in public beta.
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Empowering Operations Teams
Non-technical staff view and update inventory, customer records, or order data in a familiar spreadsheet interface while IT maintains Postgres-level security and data integrity.
Rapid Internal Tools
Deploy a collaborative database interface in minutes for project tracking, CRM, or content management without building custom admin panels or buying proprietary software.
Data Exploration and Reporting
Analysts build complex multi-table queries visually, filter and group results, then export findings—all without writing SQL or waiting for engineering support.
Collaborative Data Cleanup
Teams collaboratively review, edit, and validate database records using role-based permissions, with changes reflected immediately in connected applications.
Yes. Mathesar connects to existing Postgres databases and works directly with native schemas, tables, foreign keys, and constraints without requiring migrations or proprietary abstractions.
Mathesar uses native PostgreSQL roles and privileges. You can leverage existing database permissions or configure new roles through the UI, ensuring security is managed at the database level.
Mathesar is currently in public beta—stable and feature-rich enough for production use, but not yet widely adopted. The team encourages cautious deployment and welcomes feedback.
Absolutely. Because Mathesar works directly with standard Postgres features, it integrates seamlessly with ORMs, BI tools, ETL pipelines, and any other software in the Postgres ecosystem.
Mathesar installs via Docker and can be deployed on any server infrastructure in minutes. You maintain full control over where your data lives and how it's accessed.
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