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Noloco alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Noloco: external data sources need a paid plan, and limited design freedom. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Noloco, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jet Admin currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Jet Admin logoJet AdminFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
2Softr logoSoftrFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 454.5
3Glide logoGlideFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 352.2
4Knack logoKnackPaidNoWeb4 of 448.9
5Airtable logoAirtableFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 447.8
  1. Jet Admin logo

    1. Jet AdminTop pick

    Best for: Small businesses wanting admin panels and client portals on existing data without coding

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Noloco

    No-code business apps on 200+ data sources with self-hosting.

    Pros

    • Connects to databases, spreadsheets and SaaS tools
    • Flat monthly pricing with a free plan
    • Self-hosted option for sensitive data

    Cons

    • Lighter developer tooling than Retool
    • Smaller vendor and community
    • AI credit limits shape what you can build
    Visit Jet Admin 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 Jet Admin a good Noloco alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jetadmin.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20/month ($16 billed yearly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jetadmin.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $100/month ($80 billed yearly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jetadmin.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data sources
    Airtable, Supabase, PostgreSQL and 200+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jetadmin.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Softr logo

    2. Softr

    Best for: Small businesses building client portals or internal tools on Airtable or Sheets data

    Free plan + paidWeb

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Noloco

    The best-known portal builder, with its own database and many blocks.

    Pros

    • Quick to build portals with logins and permissions
    • Connects to many data sources, plus its own database
    • Free plan for small projects

    Cons

    • Block-based layouts limit custom design
    • App-user limits push you up the plans
    • Not suited to consumer apps at scale
    Visit Softr Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    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 Softr a good Noloco alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026softr.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $19/month (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026softr.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026softr.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $329/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026softr.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Glide logo

    3. Glide

    Best for: Operations teams who want internal apps on top of spreadsheets without writing code

    Free plan + paidWeb

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Noloco

    Mobile-first apps from spreadsheets with a polished design system.

    Pros

    • Builds directly on Google Sheets, Excel and Airtable
    • Clean mobile-friendly apps with little effort
    • AI features usable inside the apps

    Cons

    • Apps are web apps, not native store apps
    • Costs rise with users and usage
    • Custom design and logic are limited compared with code
    Visit Glide Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    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 Glide a good Noloco alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026glideapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $25/month (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026glideapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $125/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026glideapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Knack logo

    4. Knack

    Best for: Small organisations that need a database-backed portal with logins for outside users

    PaidWeb

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Noloco

    Database portal builder with account-based pricing.

    Pros

    • Account-based pricing instead of per-user charges for app users
    • Built-in logins, roles and record-level access for portals
    • Mature product with a long track record

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Builder and default designs feel dated
    • Custom styling needs CSS or JavaScript
    Visit Knack Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Knack a good Noloco alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starter plan
    $59/month (regular price)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026knack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $130/month (regular price)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026knack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Corporate plan
    $300/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026knack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026knack.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Airtable logo

    5. Airtable

    Best for: Non-technical teams that want a flexible shared database with a large template and integration ecosystem

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Noloco

    Use Airtable Interfaces directly if all users are internal.

    Pros

    • Easy to learn for anyone comfortable with spreadsheets
    • Linked records, rollups and many views make real relational setups possible
    • Interfaces let you give colleagues tailored screens instead of raw tables
    • Large ecosystem of templates, integrations and community answers

    Cons

    • Per-seat pricing gets expensive as more people need edit access
    • Record and automation limits per base can force workarounds
    • No self-hosting option, so data lives only in Airtable's cloud
    Visit Airtable 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 Airtable a good Noloco alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $20 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $45 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing basis
    Per seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Noloco alternative for…

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

Jet Admin logo

Best Noloco alternative for most people

Jet Admin

No-code business apps on 200+ data sources with self-hosting.

Softr logo

Best Noloco alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Softr

The best-known portal builder, with its own database and many blocks.

Jet Admin logo

Best Noloco alternative for self-hosting

Jet Admin

No-code business apps on 200+ data sources with self-hosting.

Airtable logo

Best Noloco alternative for Mac

Airtable

Use Airtable Interfaces directly if all users are internal.

Airtable logo

Best Noloco alternative for Windows

Airtable

Use Airtable Interfaces directly if all users are internal.

Airtable logo

Best Noloco alternative for iPhone and Android

Airtable

Use Airtable Interfaces directly if all users are internal.

Glide logo

Best Noloco alternative for working in the browser

Glide

Mobile-first apps from spreadsheets with a polished design system.

Noloco alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Noloco?

Jet Admin ranks first right now. No-code business apps on 200+ data sources with self-hosting. Softr and Glide follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Noloco?

Yes. Jet Admin (free plan + paid), Softr (free plan + paid), Glide (free plan + paid) 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 Noloco?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Noloco?

The complaints we hear most: external data sources need a paid plan; limited design freedom; record and client limits shape pricing.

How is this list ranked?

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