Alternatives to NocoDB
Open source Airtable on your own database
NocoDB ranks #2 of 7 in No-code databases, with an Alt Score of 100. It is licensed under Sustainable Use License (fair-code), freemium from $12/user/month and available on Web, Linux, Windows and macOS. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Teams and businesses—from startups to large enterprises—who need a database-backed app or internal tool but want a spreadsheet-like interface instead of writing SQL or code.
NocoDB turns any MySQL, Postgres, or other SQL database into a collaborative spreadsheet with grid, kanban, gallery, form, and calendar views. It supports filtering, sorting, ERD diagrams, and team collaboration, plus REST APIs and webhooks for integrations. As open-source software, it scales to millions of rows without the row caps or per-seat sales negotiations common to closed no-code tools.
Connect an existing SQL database or create a new one in NocoDB, then browse and edit the underlying tables through its spreadsheet-style UI, switching between views (grid, kanban, form, etc.) to fit different workflows like CRM or project tracking.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the No-code databases checklist (16 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
| No-code databases checklist | NocoDB | Baserow | SeaTable | Grist | Airtable | Stackby |
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Every fact and feature listed for NocoDB is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-09
Self-hosted OSS free; cloud is freemium.
Free Forever, Fair-Code — self-hosted with unlimited records, storage, and seats; cloud free tier with 1,000 records; paid plans from $12/user/month
https://nocodb.com/pricing -
Starts at $12/user/month verified 2026-07-09
Plus plan, billed annually) or $15/user/month (monthly billing)
https://nocodb.com/pricing -
Status active verified 2026-07-09
Over 63,000 GitHub stars; 20+ million downloads
https://nocodb.com/pricing -
License Sustainable Use License (fair-code) verified 2026-07-09
You may use or modify the software only for your own internal business purposes or for non-commercial or personal use.
https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/blob/develop/LICENSE.md -
Platforms Web, Linux, Windows, macOS verified 2026-07-09
Web app; self-hosted via Docker on Mac/Windows/Linux.
The guide works on Mac, Windows, and Linux. It requires Docker Desktop (Mac/Windows) or Docker Engine (Linux).
https://nocodb.com/docs/self-hosting/installation/quickstart -
Views (grid, kanban, calendar) Yes verified 2026-07-09
Multiple View Types: Grid (default), Form, Gallery, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Gantt, List and Map
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Formulas Yes verified 2026-07-09
Rich Field Types: Text, Number, Date/Time, Select, Attachment, Formula, Links, Lookup, Rollup and more
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Linked records Yes verified 2026-07-09
Rich Field Types: Text, Number, Date/Time, Select, Attachment, Formula, Links, Lookup, Rollup and more
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Automations Yes verified 2026-07-09
Workflows: Visual workflow builder with triggers, actions, conditions, and loops (beta); Webhooks: Event-driven notifications on record create, update, and delete
https://nocodb.com/docs/product-docs/ -
Forms intake Yes verified 2026-07-09
Multiple View Types: Grid (default), Form, Gallery, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Gantt, List and Map
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API access Yes verified 2026-07-09
NocoDB provides a comprehensive set of REST APIs that allow you to interact programmatically with your data, metadata, and workspace resources.
https://nocodb.com/docs/product-docs/developer-resources/rest-apis -
Self-hostable Yes verified 2026-07-09
NocoDB can be self-hosted locally in under a minute using a single command.
https://nocodb.com/docs/self-hosting/installation/quickstart -
Row limits (free tier) Yes verified 2026-07-09
Cloud free tier row cap; self-hosted is unlimited.
Records: 1,000 maximum
https://nocodb.com/pricing -
Permissions & roles Yes verified 2026-07-09
In NocoDB, roles define what users or teams can do at three levels — Organization, Workspace, and Base.
https://nocodb.com/docs/product-docs/roles-and-permissions -
Import from spreadsheets Yes verified 2026-07-09
Supported file formats: CSV, Excel, JSON
https://nocodb.com/docs/product-docs/tables/create-table-via-import -
Attachments Yes verified 2026-07-09
Attachment fields allow you to upload files to your records. You can upload any file type, and the file will be linked to the record.
https://nocodb.com/docs/product-docs/fields/field-types/custom-types/attachment -
External sharing Yes verified 2026-07-09
Share Bases / Views: Public or Private (with Password Protection)
https://nocodb.com/docs/product-docs/
FAQ
Yes. Baserow, SeaTable and Grist have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Baserow, SeaTable and Grist — every license claim links its source.