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NocoDB alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave NocoDB: advanced features are reserved for cloud and enterprise editions, and interface is less polished than Airtable for non-technical users. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NocoDB, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Baserow currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Baserow logoBaserowOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2Teable logoTeableOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Mathesar logoMathesarOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4Grist logoGristOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 553.6
5Budibase logoBudibaseOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 547.8
  1. Baserow logo

    1. BaserowTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want Airtable's workflow with the option to host their data themselves

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from NocoDB

    Open-source and self-hostable, with a more polished Airtable-like experience for non-technical users.

    Pros

    • Familiar Airtable-style interface with an import path for existing bases
    • Self-hosted edition avoids per-base row caps
    • Includes an application builder and automations, not just tables
    • Paid plans are cheaper per user than Airtable's

    Cons

    • Some views and admin features need a paid licence even when self-hosted
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than Airtable
    • Running your own instance means handling upgrades and backups
    Visit Baserow Compare with NocoDBDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Baserow a good NocoDB alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $10 per user/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $18 per user/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026baserow.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Teable logo

    2. Teable

    Best for: Teams with large datasets that want an open-source Airtable alternative on Postgres

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NocoDB

    Postgres-native open-source spreadsheet that handles millions of rows with real-time collaboration.

    Pros

    • Postgres storage handles very large tables and direct SQL access
    • Self-hostable open-source edition
    • AI features and credits included on every plan

    Cons

    • Young product with frequent changes
    • Key enterprise features are only in the commercial version
    • Smaller integration catalogue than established rivals
    Visit Teable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Teable a good NocoDB alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0 per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $13 per seat/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, with a commercial edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teable.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Mathesar logo

    3. Mathesar

    Best for: Teams with PostgreSQL data that want a spreadsheet-like UI for non-developers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NocoDB

    Fully open-source spreadsheet UI for Postgres that respects the database's own permissions.

    Pros

    • Works directly on real Postgres tables, so no lock-in
    • Uses native Postgres permissions
    • Fully open source with no paid feature tier

    Cons

    • No automations, forms or app builder
    • You need to run it and a Postgres database yourself
    • Only supports PostgreSQL
    Visit Mathesar Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mathesar a good NocoDB alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    PostgreSQL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mathesar.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted trial
    Free cloud trial
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mathesar.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Grist logo

    4. Grist

    Best for: Analysts and organisations that want an open-source spreadsheet-database with strict sharing controls

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NocoDB

    Open-source alternative with Python formulas and fine-grained access rules.

    Pros

    • Python formulas alongside spreadsheet functions
    • Row- and column-level access rules for safe sharing
    • Apache-licensed core that is easy to self-host

    Cons

    • Interface feels utilitarian next to Airtable or SmartSuite
    • Fewer native integrations; many connections go through the API or webhooks
    • Documents slow down with very large datasets
    Visit Grist Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Grist a good NocoDB alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $10/user/month ($8 billed annually)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formulas
    Excel functions and Python
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days of Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Budibase logo

    5. Budibase

    Best for: IT and ops teams building form-heavy internal apps they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from NocoDB

    Better for building full forms and admin apps on top of the same SQL data.

    Pros

    • Auto-generated CRUD screens from a data source
    • Built-in database plus external SQL, NoSQL and API connectors
    • Self-hosted edition has unlimited users

    Cons

    • Less layout flexibility than Retool or Appsmith
    • Enterprise features such as enforced SSO need a licence
    • Cloud pricing by actions can be hard to predict
    Visit Budibase Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Budibase a good NocoDB alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pro plan
    $19/month (cloud)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026budibase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026budibase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted edition
    Free, unlimited actions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026budibase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End users add-on
    $5 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026budibase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026budibase.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best NocoDB alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Baserow logo

Best NocoDB alternative for most people

Baserow

Open-source and self-hostable, with a more polished Airtable-like experience for non-technical users.

Teable logo

Best NocoDB alternative for a free option

Teable

Postgres-native open-source spreadsheet that handles millions of rows with real-time collaboration.

Airtable logo

Best NocoDB alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Airtable

Hosted, more polished and with a larger ecosystem if you do not need your own database.

Mathesar logo

Best NocoDB alternative for open source

Mathesar

Fully open-source spreadsheet UI for Postgres that respects the database's own permissions.

Grist logo

Best NocoDB alternative for self-hosting

Grist

Open-source alternative with Python formulas and fine-grained access rules.

Airtable logo

Best NocoDB alternative for Mac

Airtable

Hosted, more polished and with a larger ecosystem if you do not need your own database.

Airtable logo

Best NocoDB alternative for Windows

Airtable

Hosted, more polished and with a larger ecosystem if you do not need your own database.

Airtable logo

Best NocoDB alternative for iPhone and Android

Airtable

Hosted, more polished and with a larger ecosystem if you do not need your own database.

Budibase logo

Best NocoDB alternative for working in the browser

Budibase

Better for building full forms and admin apps on top of the same SQL data.

NocoDB alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NocoDB?

Baserow ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable, with a more polished Airtable-like experience for non-technical users. Teable and Mathesar follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to NocoDB?

Yes. Baserow (open source), Teable (open source), Mathesar (open source) and Airtable (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to NocoDB?

Yes: Baserow, Teable, Mathesar and Grist, plus 1 more in the list above. Baserow, Teable and Mathesar can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from NocoDB?

The complaints we hear most: advanced features are reserved for cloud and enterprise editions; interface is less polished than Airtable for non-technical users; licence terms have changed over time, so review them before commercial use.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces NocoDB, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.