NocoDB
Convert any database into a no-code platform with spreadsheet interface. Connect PostgreSQL/MySQL or use hosted database. Scale to millions of rows effortlessly.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
NocoDB FAQ
Common questions
Is NocoDB free and open source?+
NocoDB is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Convert any database into a no-code platform with spreadsheet interface. Connect PostgreSQL/MySQL or use hosted database. Scale to millions of rows effortlessly.
What paid software does NocoDB replace?+
NocoDB serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Airplane, Stackby, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up NocoDB?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with NocoDB?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.