# Baserow Database Templates - Fast Start Out of the Box

> Skip building a database from scratch - start from a prebuilt Baserow template for CRM, projects, or inventory and reshape it around your team.

Source: https://opennix.org/en/docs/baserow/database-builder/add-database-from-template/


Baserow's library holds more than 50 ready-made templates for CRM, project management, inventory tracking, and other common jobs - every template arrives with configured tables, fields, views, and sample data you can adjust right away.

## Why Use a Template

A template is the fastest route to a working database: instead of building a structure from scratch, you get pre-configured tables, fields, and sample data designed for a specific scenario. It isn't a fixed, take-it-as-is solution - every table, field, and view can be renamed, changed, or removed while keeping the thought-out structure of the original template intact.

![Installing a Baserow database template](/images/baserow/database-builder/baserow-add-template-database.png)

## Two Ways to Add a Template

### Method 1: From the Template Gallery

Best when you want to browse everything available and compare templates before installing.

1. Open the Baserow template gallery.
2. Browse templates by category or search for one.
3. Open a template to preview its structure.
4. Click **Use this template**.
5. Select a workspace from the list (or create a new one).
6. Click **Create** to install the template.

### Method 2: Straight from Your Workspace

Best when you already know which template you want and just need to install it without leaving your workspace.

1. Open your workspace home page.
2. Click **+ Add new** at the top.
3. Select **From template** from the menu.
4. Browse the list of available templates.
5. Open the one you want to preview.
6. Click **Use this template** to install it.

Both routes offer the same set of templates - pick the dedicated gallery for browsing, or the quick install from inside your workspace.

## After Installing a Template

The new database opens with every table in place, sample data included, several ready views (grid, gallery, and form), configured fields, and the relationships between tables already established.

It's worth exploring the structure first: click through each table, check the field types and views, and study the logic behind the sample data. From there, adjust the database to your own workflow: rename tables and fields, remove the ones you don't need, and add new fields with the right properties.

Once the structure fits, swap the sample data for your own - delete rows manually, import your own data from CSV (see [Tables](/docs/baserow/tables/)), or collect it through a form. Formulas included in the template can be edited the same way, by opening the field and updating the expression.

## Template vs. Scratch vs. Import

| Situation | Best approach |
|---|---|
| New user, common use case | Template |
| Unique requirements | [Create from scratch](/docs/baserow/database-builder/create-a-database/) |
| Migrating from Airtable | [Import from Airtable](/docs/baserow/database-builder/import-airtable-to-baserow/) |
| Learning database design | Template as a reference |
| Tight deadline | Template with a quick tweak |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I change a template after installing it?** Yes, completely - every table, field, view, and setting can be modified. A template is a starting point, not a rigid constraint.

**What happens to the template's sample data?** You can keep it for reference, delete it row by row or all at once, or hide it with a filter without deleting it.

**Can I install the same template more than once?** Yes, as many times as you need - for different projects, departments, or clients; each install creates an independent database.

**Do templates work on the open-source edition of Baserow?** Yes, the whole template library is available in the open-source edition; some templates may showcase features not present in the free tier, but the core structure works the same everywhere.

Next, read [Import Airtable to Baserow](/docs/baserow/database-builder/import-airtable-to-baserow/) to migrate an existing Airtable project instead of starting from a template.