Ninox

ninox.com
No-Code/Low-Code
Weekend Project

The low-code platform for all business processes

How to Replace Ninox

Overview

Ninox is a low-code platform for rapid development of data-centric solutions that unifies data and processes into one flexible solution. It enables users to build custom business applications without extensive programming knowledge using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Features

51 features across 18 categories

Automation(4)

Email Automation

Send customized emails directly from the platform by defining subject, body, and recipients

Event Triggers and Script-Based Automation

Set up event triggers and automate actions based on different events like creating or updating a record

Integrately Automation

Automate Ninox with Integrately without programming

Workflow Automation

Streamline workflows like approval processes or report generation with simple-to-create automations

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Backup & Recovery(3)

Automatic Backups

Automatically created backups available for appropriate number of days

Disaster RecoveryPremium

Maximum data loss (RPO) of 6 hours with system recovery within 48 hours (RTO)

Manual BackupsPremium

Create or download manual backups at any time

Also in: Terraform, Supabase, WordPress.com

CRM(1)

Ninox CRM

Customisable solution for managing customer relationships, quotes, and more

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Collaboration(2)

Calendar

Built-in calendar functionality

Real-Time Synchronization

Multiple users can work simultaneously in a database with instant updates for everyone

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Customization(1)

Customizable WorkspacesPremium

Add your logo and custom colour palette in your corporate colours

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(3)

Change History

Track all changes to data and restore previous versions

Data Modeling

Easily build complex data models with hierarchies and relationships

Import/Export

Import data in CSV format and export to CSV, Excel, or Ninox file formats

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data Views(7)

Cards ViewPremium

Display data in card format

Chart View

Visualize data with charts

Form View

Enter data in clear forms rather than tables

Gantt ViewPremium

Visualize project timelines with Gantt charts

Kanban View

Organize data in kanban board format

Pivot ViewPremium

Analyze data with pivot tables

Table View

Display data in table format

Document Management(3)

E-InvoicePremium

Complies with EU Directive EN16931 and German specifications

PDF Document Creation - AdvancedPremium

Create highly customized PDF documents with options for page breaks, custom colors, and advanced layouts

PDF Document Creation - Basic

Create PDF documents such as invoices or quotes in simple layout from table data

Email(1)

Custom SMTP Mail ServerPremium

Configure custom SMTP server with host, port, username, password and BCC options

HR Management(1)

Ninox HR

Powerful HR software included free with every subscription, optimized for German companies

Integration(5)

API Integration

Connect your systems directly through Ninox's API

DATEV Integration

Integrate your accounting seamlessly with DATEV

Softphone Integration

Convenient call management that increases productivity and optimizes workflows

SQL Server ConnectionsPremium

SQL connector for connecting to MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases

Zapier Integration

Streamline your processes with Zapier workflows

Mobile(1)

Mobile Apps

Native apps available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android

Performance(2)

Monitoring of Background ProcessesPremium

Monitor all background processes to gain insights into database performance and optimize workflows

Scalable Server PerformancePremium

Server performance can be increased by adding more CPU and RAM as needed

Security(9)

Custom Account & Session LimitsPremium

Set session duration, time of inactivity, number of login attempts, and automatic logout options

Custom Password PoliciesPremium

Set user-defined password policies with complexity options including upper/lower case, numbers, special characters, minimum length, and password expiration

GDPR Compliance

Meets the highest standards in data protection and information security

ISO 27001 Certification

Certified standards ensuring verified quality and information security

ISO 9001 Certification

Certified standards ensuring verified quality

Role-Based Access Control

Manage access with individually defined user roles and permissions at database, table, record and field levels

Role-Based API Access ControlPremium

Control API access rights based on user roles

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Choose from SSO options: OIDC, ADDS, and SAML

SSL/TLS Encryption

Available in 2048 bit encryption

Sharing & Collaboration(1)

Shareable Links

Share public links to specific views allowing others to access and explore data in various formats

Support(5)

Community Forum Support

Access community-based support through the Ninox Forum

Email SupportPremium

Get help via email from the support team

Expert AssistancePremium

Book experienced Ninox developers for custom support and solution development

Premium SupportPremium

Fast access to live support via video call with Ninox experts, prioritized responses, and comprehensive onboarding

Webinars and Online Q&A

Regular webinars, tutorials and comprehensive online materials

Templates(1)

Templates

Pre-built templates for contacts, inventory, invoices and many more

User Interface(1)

Drag-and-Drop Interface

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for quickly creating prototypes tailored to your design

Pricing

Starter

€11/user/month
  • 1GB storage per user
  • Unlimited workspaces, databases, and tables
  • Connect and automatically synchronize databases
  • API integration to other tools
  • Low-code script automations
  • Automatic back-ups
  • Secure cloud hosting in Germany
  • PDF document creation
  • Community-based support
  • Free Ninox HR
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Customizable forms
  • Table, Form, Chart, Kanban views
  • Change history (30 days)
  • Unlimited records per database (50,000)
  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • GDPR compliance
  • Free mobile apps (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android)
  • Shareable links (HTML, PDF)
  • Import/Export (CSV, Excel)
  • Free templates
  • 1,500 API calls per month
  • 150 email sends per month
  • Integration platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n)
  • Event triggers and script-based automation
  • 99.90% uptime guarantee

Professional

€22/user/month
  • 2GB storage per user
  • Unlimited workspaces, databases, and tables
  • Connect and automatically synchronize databases
  • API integration to other tools
  • Low-code script automations
  • Automatic back-ups
  • Secure cloud hosting in Germany
  • PDF document creation
  • E-Invoice support
  • Email support
  • Free Ninox HR
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Customizable workspaces
  • Customizable forms
  • Table, Form, Chart, Cards, Kanban, Gantt, Pivot views
  • User-defined roles and role-based access control
  • Unlimited change history
  • Manual backup download and restore
  • 500,000 records per database
  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • GDPR compliance
  • Free mobile apps (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android)
  • Shareable links (HTML, PDF, Excel, CSV, JSON)
  • Import/Export (CSV, Excel)
  • Free templates
  • 30,000 API calls per month
  • 3,000 email sends per month
  • Integration platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n)
  • Event triggers and script-based automation
  • 500 advanced PDF layouts per month
  • Monitoring of background processes
  • 99.90% uptime guarantee

Enterprise

Custom - Contact Sales
  • 5GB storage per user
  • Unlimited workspaces, databases, and tables
  • Connect and automatically synchronize databases
  • Unlimited API calls
  • Low-code script automations
  • Automatic back-ups (60 days)
  • Ninox Private Cloud
  • Dedicated server infrastructure
  • PDF document creation (advanced)
  • E-Invoice support
  • Free Ninox HR
  • Free Ninox CRM
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Customizable workspaces
  • Customizable forms
  • Table, Form, Chart, Cards, Kanban, Gantt, Pivot views
  • User-defined roles and role-based access control
  • Unlimited change history
  • Manual backup and restore
  • Unlimited records per database
  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • GDPR compliance
  • Free mobile apps (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android)
  • Shareable links (HTML, PDF, Excel, CSV, JSON)
  • Import/Export (CSV, Excel)
  • Free templates
  • Unlimited email sends
  • Integration platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n)
  • Event triggers and script-based automation
  • 5,000 advanced PDF layouts per month
  • Custom password policies
  • Custom account & session limits
  • Single Sign-On (OIDC, SAML, ADDS)
  • Role-based API access control
  • Custom SMTP mail server
  • SQL Server connections (MSSQL & PostgreSQL)
  • Disaster recovery
  • Monitoring of background processes
  • Scalable server performance
  • Custom server location
  • Premium email support
  • Expert assistance available
  • Unlimited users
  • 99.90% uptime guarantee

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Ninox

Monthly$11/mo
Yearly$132/yr
5-Year Total$660

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$132
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$396
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$660
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 51 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Ninox alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 51 features.

Buy Ninox

Better Value
Monthly cost$110/mo
3-year total$3,960
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Ninox saves ~$33,000 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 51 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

Active Directory (ADDS)AWSDATEVHetznerIntegratelyMakeMSSQLn8nOIDCPostgreSQLSAMLZapier