Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Ninox

Replace Ninox with a custom build. The low-code platform for all business processes

Weekend Project
51 features12 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 51 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 51 features

Security(9 features)

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

+4 more in this category

Data Views(7 features)

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

+2 more in this category

Integration(5 features)

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

Support(5 features)

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

Automation(4 features)

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

Backup & Recovery(3 features)

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

Data Management(3 features)

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

Document Management(3 features)

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

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.

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