NocoDB

Open-source Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet

Open Source

Free and open-source to self-host. Cloud hosted version also available.

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About NocoDB

NocoDB transforms any MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, or MariaDB database into a spreadsheet-like interface with Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Form, and Calendar views. It auto-generates REST APIs for every table. Bring your own database or use the bundled one. Nearly 50,000 GitHub stars and backed by notable investors.

Highlights

  • ✓ Connects to existing databases without data migration
  • ✓ Auto-generated REST APIs for every table and view
  • ✓ Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Form, and Calendar views included

Limitations

  • ✗ No built-in automation workflows like Airtable
  • ✗ Plugin ecosystem smaller than Airtable's integrations
  • ✗ Advanced features require technical database knowledge

Replaces

Airtable Free (1
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Smartsheet $9/user/mo Pro
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Detailed Comparisons

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Free and open-source to self-host. Cloud hosted version also available.

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Last updated: 2026-03-01