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NocoDB

Spreadsheet-style interface that turns new or existing SQL databases into shareable no-code bases.

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About NocoDB

NocoDB started as a way to put an Airtable-like grid on top of an existing MySQL or Postgres database, and that is still its distinguishing trick: you can connect your own database or let NocoDB create one for you. Tables appear as spreadsheets with grid, gallery, kanban, form and calendar views, linked records, formulas and a REST API generated automatically. Newer releases add workflows, scripts, interfaces and an MCP server for AI agents. It is popular with developers and small teams who want a friendly admin view over data they already own, and with organisations that must self-host. The project is source-available on GitHub and can run via Docker on your own server; the hosted cloud has a free tier for up to three users and paid Plus and Business tiers priced per seat, with a cap after which extra users are free. Some advanced features are limited to the cloud and enterprise self-hosted editions, and the licence is no longer a plain permissive one, so check terms before embedding it.

Best for: Developers and teams who want an Airtable-like view over a SQL database they already run.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Connects to an existing Postgres or MySQL database instead of locking data away
  • Automatic REST APIs for every table
  • Self-hostable with Docker, and paid seats are capped per workspace

Why people leave

  • 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

Top NocoDB alternatives

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  1. 1Baserow logo
    Baserow

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

    66.5
  2. 2Teable logo
    Teable

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

    62.6
  3. 3Mathesar logo
    Mathesar

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

    59.6
  4. 4Airtable logo
    Airtable

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

    57.2
  5. 5Grist logo
    Grist

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

    53.6

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NocoDB: common questions

Is NocoDB free?

Yes. NocoDB is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is NocoDB open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at nocodb/nocodb. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does NocoDB run on?

NocoDB is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to NocoDB?

The highest-ranked NocoDB alternatives right now are Baserow, Teable and Mathesar. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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