What is NocoDB?
NocoDB connects to an existing SQL database and layers a spreadsheet-like interface on top, with grid, kanban, gallery, calendar and form views, alongside an auto-generated REST API. It works against real database schemas rather than a proprietary store. A free, self-hosted community edition and paid cloud/enterprise tiers are both available.
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Sources checked 27 September 2026: official website, pricing page, repository.
NocoDBDeveloper ToolsOpen-source Airtable alternative built on your own SQL database
Key capabilities
- Multiple views: Grid, kanban, gallery, calendar and form views over the same data.
- Auto-generated API: REST endpoints derived from your database tables.
- Automation & sync: Basic workflow automation and external data sync features.
Because the free self-hosted edition and metered cloud plans differ in seats, records and storage limits, check the current pricing page against expected data volume before choosing a tier.
“Open-source Airtable alternative built on your own SQL database”
Technical details
- Access
- Self-hosted
- Source model
- Open source
- Founded
- 2021
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- API
- Available
- Website
- nocodb.com ↗
- GitHub
- Source repository ↗
What to verify
Start from the users, systems and operating responsibilities the tool needs to support.
- Confirm current features, licensing and support terms.
- Validate deployment, data location and access control.
- Test integrations, exports and recovery workflows.
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