What is NocoDB?
NocoDB is a no-code database platform. Teams use its spreadsheet-style interface to work together and build processes. It connects to an existing SQL database and layers that 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, and the site says you can bring your own database or choose theirs.
You can self-host the community edition with Docker, using the auto-upstall command that sets up NocoDB on a server for production usage and generates a docker-compose file behind the scenes. The README also lists binaries for macOS, Linux and Windows, but says they are only for quick testing locally. The project is licensed under the Sustainable Use License. A free community edition and paid cloud and enterprise tiers are both available.
Beyond the views, NocoDB can connect external data sources such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server and Oracle. Automation scripts are written in JavaScript with full API access to projects, tables, fields and records. The App Store adds integrations for chat, email and storage services such as AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage and Minio, and the REST APIs and SDK let other systems work with the same data.
Key capabilities
- Spreadsheet interface A rich spreadsheet view of your data.
- Five view types Grid, gallery, form, kanban and calendar.
- Sharing Public or private bases and views, with password protection.
- Self-hosting options Docker with SQLite or PostgreSQL, and local binaries.
- Free plan Up to 3 users, 1,000 records and 1 GB storage.
Where NocoDB fits
- No-code data tables A spreadsheet-style interface.
- Views Grid, gallery, form, kanban and calendar.
- Collaboration Shared and locked views, public or private sharing.
- Self-hosting Docker and local binaries.
- Cloud plans Free, Plus and Business tiers.
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