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NocoDB

Turn any database into a smart spreadsheet

NocoDB is a databases & spreadsheets tool for Developers, offered as freemium ($15/mo). Based in Singapore, founded in 2021. Popular alternatives include SeaTable, Quadratic, Grist.

About NocoDB

NocoDB is a platform that puts a spreadsheet-style interface on top of a relational database. Since January 2026 its code has been published under the Sustainable Use License, so it is source-available rather than OSI-approved open source. It can connect to an existing PostgreSQL or MySQL database, or use its own SQLite or Postgres storage, and turns tables into grids that non-technical colleagues can browse, filter, edit and share, while the data stays in a database that developers already own.

Views include grid, gallery, kanban, form and calendar, with filters, sorting, grouping and field types such as attachments, links between tables, lookups, rollups and formulas. Every table automatically gets REST APIs with a Swagger reference, plus webhooks and API tokens for automation. Role-based permissions control who can view or edit each base. You can self-host NocoDB with Docker for free or use NocoDB Cloud, which is priced per seat and adds hosted infrastructure and team features.

NocoDB fits developers who need a quick admin panel or internal tool over SQL data, and teams leaving Airtable because of cost, record limits or data ownership. The interface is less polished than Airtable, automations and integrations are thinner, and self-hosting means taking care of updates and backups. Baserow is the closest open-source rival, Airtable leads on user experience and ecosystem, and internal tool builders such as Retool or Appsmith fit better when you need custom logic rather than a spreadsheet.

Key features of NocoDB

  • Spreadsheet UI over SQL
  • Views and forms
  • Auto-generated APIs
  • Permissions
  • Webhooks
  • Self-hosting

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Works on existing databases
  • Self-hostable
  • API generation
  • Free plan

Cons

  • UI less polished
  • Feature gaps vs Airtable
  • Self-hosting maintenance
  • Cloud features evolving

NocoDB pricing

NocoDB uses a freemium model.

PlanPriceIncludes
Free$0Up to 3 editors, 1,000 records, 1 GB storage
Plus$15 / seat/mo$12 billed annually; pay for max 9 seats; 50K records
Business$30 / seat/mo$24 billed annually; 300K records, SSO
Scale$54 / seat/mo$45 billed annually; min 3 seats; 1M records
EnterpriseCustomSCIM, SSO, dedicated CSM

Source: nocodb.com · checked on Oct 20, 2026

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How NocoDB compares in Databases & spreadsheets

Rank by votes
#1 / 19

0 votes from members

Starting price
$15

25% above the category median ($12/mo)

Free alternatives
5

Free or open-source tools in Databases & spreadsheets

NocoDB ranks #1 of 19 databases & spreadsheets tools by community votes and is priced above most tools in the category.

Common use cases

  1. 1Admin UI for Postgres
  2. 2Non-technical access to data
  3. 3Quick internal tools
  4. 4Self-hosted database UI

Best for

Developers exposing SQL data to non-technical users.

Not ideal for

Teams wanting polished UX (Airtable).

Integrations

  • Postgres
  • MySQL
  • SQLite
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Slack

Our take

NocoDB is the quickest spreadsheet UI over SQL.

FAQ

What is NocoDB?
NocoDB is a Databases & spreadsheets tool: Turn any database into a smart spreadsheet.
How much does NocoDB cost?
NocoDB uses a Freemium model; paid plans start at $15 per month.
What are the best alternatives to NocoDB?
Community-listed alternatives to NocoDB include SeaTable, Quadratic, Grist, Equals.
What does NocoDB integrate with?
NocoDB integrates with Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, REST API, Webhooks, Slack and more.
Which platforms does NocoDB support?
NocoDB is available on web.
Who is NocoDB for?
Developers exposing SQL data to non-technical users.

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