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Reviewed · Updated 2026-10-04

NocoDB

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

Reviewed by the Conversion Gems editorial team ·
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Pricing
Freemium
Best for
Self-hosted no-code database
Category
Developer & Technical

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.

7.7
Our score
7.7 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
Free; Plus $12/seat/mo billed annually
Features8/10
8 - five view types, REST APIs, automations, external databases and SSO, row-level security and audit logs on higher plans.
Value9/10
9 - free self-hosted edition and cloud billing capped at 9 seats; Plus is $12 per seat annual against Airtable Team's $20.
Ease of use7/10
7 - spreadsheet interface is quick to learn; self-hosting needs Docker skills.
Ecosystem7/10
7 - REST APIs, PostgreSQL and MySQL connections and workflow automations; SQL Server and Oracle are Enterprise add-ons.
Support6/10
6 - docs and a large GitHub community; priority support only on Enterprise.
What it really is

A spreadsheet-style no-code database with REST APIs that you can self-host for free or use as a cloud service.

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. 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 it

Free self-hosting, instant APIs and seat-capped cloud pricing.

The catch

Small cloud free tier, external databases from Business up, and a fair-code licence.

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
Friction report
Time to value
Minutes on NocoDB Cloud; under an hour to self-host with Docker for someone comfortable with containers.
Scale breakpoint
Connecting an existing database or adding SSO requires Business at $24 per seat per month (annual).
Walled garden
Low: REST APIs, self-hosting and connections to your own PostgreSQL or MySQL.

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

NocoDB alternatives

Other no-code database and internal tool builders:

Airtable: Hosted spreadsheet-database hybrid with a large template and integration library.
Baserow: No-code database you can self-host, with an application builder and automations.
Budibase: Low-code builder for internal apps, automations and AI agents, with a free self-hosted plan.
Retool: Developer platform for building internal tools and workflows on top of your data.
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