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NocoDB

No-code database with a spreadsheet interface, self-hostable for free or on NocoDB Cloud, where a free plan covers 1,000 records.

Our take: NocoDB gives teams an Airtable-like workspace without being locked into one host, and the 9-seat billing cap makes the cloud plans cheap for larger teams.

Best forSelf-hosted no-code database
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.7 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try NocoDBFree; Plus $12/seat/mo billed annually

NocoDB is a no-code database with a spreadsheet interface, REST APIs and automations that you can self-host for free or use on NocoDB Cloud. It suits teams wanting an Airtable-style tool under their own control. The cloud free plan covers 1,000 records, and paid seats start at $12 per month billed annually, with Plus and Business billing at most 9 seats.

The bottom line

A strong pick for self-hosters and teams who outgrow per-editor pricing elsewhere.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA spreadsheet-style no-code database with REST APIs that you can self-host for free or use as a cloud service.
Our takeNocoDB gives teams an Airtable-like workspace without being locked into one host, and the 9-seat billing cap makes the cloud plans cheap for larger teams.
Watch three things: the free cloud tier is small, connecting your own database starts on Business, and the 2026 Sustainable Use License rules out commercial redistribution.
Why we rate itFree self-hosting, instant APIs and seat-capped cloud pricing.
The catchSmall cloud free tier, external databases from Business up, and a fair-code licence.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Self-hosting teams
  • Developers needing a UI and API over PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Larger teams on per-editor pricing elsewhere
Not good for
  • Companies that want to resell or host NocoDB for others
  • Teams needing more than 1,000 records for free in the cloud
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Minutes on NocoDB Cloud; under an hour to self-host with Docker for someone comfortable with containers.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Connecting an existing database or adding SSO requires Business at $24 per seat per month (annual).
  3. Walled garden
    Low: REST APIs, self-hosting and connections to your own PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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NocoDB Cloud and self-hosted plans

PlanAnnual billingMonthly billingKey limits
Free (cloud)$0$03 editors, 10 commenters, 1,000 records, 1 GB, 1,000 API calls/mo
Plus (cloud)$12/seat/mo (max $108/mo)$15/seat/mo (max $135/mo)50,000 records, 20 GB, 100,000 API calls/mo; no external databases
Business (cloud)$24/seat/mo (max $216/mo)$30/seat/mo (max $270/mo)300,000 records, 100 GB, 10 external databases, SAML SSO
Scale (cloud)$45/seat/mo (3-seat minimum)$54/seat/mo1,000,000 records, 150 GB, row-level security, audit logs
EnterpriseCustomCustomSCIM, air-gapped install, staging, priority support
Community Edition (self-hosted)$0$0Unlimited records, storage and seats
Business / Scale (self-hosted)$24 / $45 per seat/moNot listedSSO, workflows, permissions; Scale adds audit logs and row-level security

From NocoDB's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. Plus and Business charge for up to 9 seats, then extra users are free. NocoDB does not refund unused time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does NocoDB cost?

NocoDB Cloud has a free plan, then Plus at $12 per seat per month billed annually ($15 monthly), Business at $24 ($30 monthly) and Scale at $45 ($54 monthly, 3-seat minimum). Plus and Business stop billing after 9 seats. Enterprise is custom, and the self-hosted Community Edition is free (checked 4 October 2026).

Is NocoDB free?

Yes, in two ways. The self-hosted Community Edition costs $0 with unlimited records, storage and seats. NocoDB Cloud also has a free plan with 3 editors, 1,000 records, 1 GB of storage and 1,000 API calls a month (checked 4 October 2026).

Can NocoDB be self-hosted?

Yes. You can run it with Docker using SQLite or PostgreSQL. Self-hosted Business ($24 per seat per month, annual), Scale ($45) and Enterprise plans add features such as SSO, audit logs and row-level security.

Is NocoDB open source?

The code is public on GitHub, but since the licence update dated 29 January 2026 it is under the Sustainable Use License. That allows use and changes for your own internal business, personal or non-commercial purposes, so it is fair-code rather than OSI open source.

Is NocoDB better than Airtable?

It depends on your needs. NocoDB can be self-hosted and its cloud billing stops at 9 seats,, while Airtable Team is $20 per user per month billed annually and charges for every user with edit rights (checked 4 October 2026). Compare record limits and integrations for your own use case.

What is NocoDB used for?

Teams use it to build shared databases with a spreadsheet interface, to put a no-code front end and REST API on top of PostgreSQL or MySQL data, and to run simple internal tools and automations.

NocoDB alternatives

Other no-code database and internal tool builders:

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: NocoDB pricing, NocoDB on GitHub (README and releases), NocoDB licence (Sustainable Use License), NocoDB docs: connect a data source, NocoDB self-hosting docs.

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