NocoDB

nocodb.com
Database
1-2 Weeks

Build Databases As Spreadsheets: No-Coding Required

How to Replace NocoDB

Overview

NocoDB allows building no-code database solutions with the ease of spreadsheets. Users can bring their own database or choose NocoDB's hosted solution, with support for millions of rows. It provides an intuitive spreadsheet interface for creating online databases from scratch or by connecting to any Postgres/MySQL.

Features

93 features across 19 categories

AI(8)

AI Base GeneratorAI

Generate a complete base structure automatically from a simple prompt

AI Field AgentsAIPremium

Deploy AI agents to automatically populate, update, or transform field data based on defined prompts

AI Field GeneratorAI

Create fields intelligently based on your existing table schema

AI Filter GeneratorAI

Build filter conditions automatically using natural language instructions

AI Formula GeneratorAI

Generate formulas automatically without writing syntax manually

AI Select Options GeneratorAI

Automatically create relevant select options based on field context

AI View GeneratorAI

Generate optimized views automatically based on your workflow needs

Bring your own LLMAIPremium

Connect your own Large Language Model API key to use AI features with your preferred provider

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Access Control(8)

Field Permissions

Define who can view or edit specific fields based on user roles or explicit permissions

Field VisibilityPremium

Control which fields are visible to specific roles, users or teams within a table

Private Base

Restrict access to a base so only invited members can view or interact with it

Role Based Permissions

Control who can view, edit, or manage data by assigning roles with specific permissions

Row Level Security

Restrict record access so users can only view or interact with rows permitted by defined rules

SCIMPremium

Automatically provision and manage users through your identity provider using SCIM integration

Table Permissions

Control who can create or delete records in a table by setting role-based permissions

Table VisibilityPremium

Control which tables are visible to specific roles, users or teams

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Lacework, LastPass

Admin(2)

Admin Panel

Manage workspace settings, users, roles, and permissions

Workspace Audit LogPremium

Log of key activities across the workspace, including who performed what action and when

Also in: Insider CDP, Jira, Asana

Advanced(10)

Advanced Dynamic Filters for Linked RecordsPremium

Apply context-aware filters to show only relevant linked records based on values in the current record

Base Snapshots

Maximum number of point-in-time backups that can be created for bases within a workspace

Conditional Button Field

Enable or disable button actions dynamically based on defined conditions or field values

Extensions

Add powerful features like charts, maps, and calendars

Field Aggregations

Display summarized values like sum, average, or count in the footer of your grid view

Group Aggregations

Show summary values such as sum, average, or count in the header of each grouped section

Pinned Filters

Save and reuse frequently used filter configurations for quick access

Record Revision History

Track changes made to each record, including who made the change and when

Record Templates

Create reusable record blueprints to quickly add pre-filled entries

Toggle Filters

Enable or disable specific filters instantly without deleting them

Analytics(1)

Dashboards

Choose from multiple chart types like bar, line, pie and more to represent your data

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automations(7)

Conditional Webhooks

Trigger webhooks only when specific conditions are met

Custom Payload

Define exactly what data is sent in a webhook

Scripts

Automate tasks or customize workflows by writing JavaScript that runs directly within your NocoDB base

Webhook Logs

View the history and status of all webhook events, including timestamps, responses, and errors

Webhooks

Set up unlimited webhooks that are triggered by specific events

Workflow

Design and automate multi-step processes triggered by defined events or conditions

Workflow Revision History

Track and restore previous versions of workflows with complete revision history

Also in: Mercury

Branding(1)

Workspace Logo

Add a custom logo to your workspace for better branding and team identity

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Collaboration(8)

Expanded Record Discussion Mode

Brings conversations into context by displaying all comments and threads linked to a specific record

Invite Team

Collaborate on data with your team by your side

Notifications

Stay informed with real-time notifications for comments, invites, mentions, and other key activities

Password Protected

Restrict access to shared views by requiring a password before they can be opened

Record Comments

Collaborate easily by adding comments directly to records

Share Custom URL

Set a personalized URL for shared views and bases to match your branding or naming preferences

Share Project

Collaborate on projects, share insights, and improve productivity

Teams

Create and manage groups of users into teams

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Data Integration(3)

Connect External Databases

Integrate external databases in minimal steps, supporting Postgres and MySQL

Import Data

Simplify data import from Airtable, CSV, Excel, and more

Sync

Keep your data up to date by automatically syncing tables with external sources like Github, Google Sheets, PostgreSQL, or other NocoDB bases

Developer Platform(4)

API Snippets

Ready-to-use code examples for common API operations

Enterprise APIPremium

Certain APIs are Enterprise-only, including Workspace, Script, and User Management APIs

REST API

Access and manage your NocoDB data programmatically using standard HTTP methods

Swagger Specification

Get an auto-generated, interactive API documentation to explore and test your NocoDB REST API endpoints

Forms(8)

Conditional Field Visibility

Show or hide fields dynamically based on user input

Custom Logo & Banner

Add your own branding with a custom logo and header banner

Email Responses

Automatically send email confirmations or notifications when a form is submitted

Forms Theme

Customize the look and feel of your form with different layout background color options

Hide NocoDB Branding

Remove NocoDB branding from public forms for a fully white-labeled experience

Input Validations

Ensure data quality by setting rules for required fields, formats, and more

Pre-filled Forms

Populate form fields in advance using URL parameters

Redirect to URL

Send users to a specific URL after form submission

Integrations(4)

Business IntegrationsPremium

Additional workflow node for HubSpot integration

Plus IntegrationsPremium

Advanced workflow nodes such as Incoming Webhook, CRON triggers, Google Calendar, Email, Script, HTTP, Twilio, Slack, Gmail, Outlook, Iterate, Delay, and Wait Until

Postgres & MySQL Connection

Connect and work with external PostgreSQL and MySQL databases directly from NocoDB

Standard Integrations

Standard and essential workflow trigger and action nodes

Integrations and Automations(2)

APIs

Harness the power of APIs for seamless integration

Web-hooks

Leverage webhooks to build custom automations and workflows

Quick Actions(3)

Documentation Access (Cmd+J)

Instantly refer to documentation and resources

Quick Navigation (Cmd+K)

Jump to anywhere in your workspace with quick navigation

Recent Projects (Cmd+L)

Go to recent projects and boost your productivity

Schema Management(3)

30+ Field Types

Access versatile field types including text, number, select, date, formula, relation, file, and more

ERD Diagram

Easily visualise database schema with ERD view

Multi Fields Edit

Manage all your fields from a single page

Security(3)

2FAPremium

Add an extra layer of security to your account by requiring a verification code during login

API Token PermissionPremium

Control what data or actions an API token can access by assigning specific roles and permissions

SSO

Log in to NocoDB using your existing credentials from providers like Google, Okta, or Microsoft

Table Operations(3)

Filter Records

Easily filter and extract insights from your records

Group Records

Efficiently group and categorise information

Sort Records

Sort and arrange your data for clarity

Views(13)

Attachment Mode

Highlights visual file content by displaying attachments prominently

Calendar View

View records on a calendar using Date and Date Time field types

Field Mode

View and edit all field values of a record in a structured, form-like layout

Form View

Simplify data entry and updates, making information management a breeze

Gallery View

Transform your data into engaging visual stories and presentations

Grid View

A versatile tool for effortless data organization, sorting, and filtering

Kanban View

Visualise, organise, and streamline your workflows with ease

List View

Browse records in a clean, structured list format for quick scanning and access

Locked Views

Prevent others from modifying view configurations until explicitly unlocked

Map View

Visualize records on an interactive map using location or coordinate data

Personal Views

Only you can modify view configurations

Timeline View

Track records chronologically along a timeline based on start and end dates

View Sections

Organize records within a view into grouped sections for better structure and clarity

Visualization(2)

Cell Colouring

Visually highlight individual cells by applying conditional colors based on field values or defined rules

Row Colouring

Visually highlight records by applying conditional colors to rows based on select field values or specific filters

Pricing

Free

Free
  • 3 Editor seats
  • 10 Commenter seats
  • 1,000 records
  • 1 GB storage
  • 100 webhook runs/month
  • 1,000 API calls/month
  • 1 Extension
  • Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Form, Calendar views
  • 30+ Field types
  • Basic collaboration features
  • Role Based Permissions
  • Notifications
  • Record Comments
  • 1 Workspace
  • Unlimited bases
  • 15 Days Record Revision History
  • 0 Base Snapshots
  • Email support

Plus

$12/mo (annual) or $15/mo (monthly)
  • Unlimited Editor seats (pay for 9, unlimited free after)
  • Unlimited Commenter seats
  • 50,000 records
  • 20 GB storage
  • 10,000 webhook runs/month
  • 100,000 API calls/month
  • Unlimited extensions
  • All views
  • Free commenter seats
  • SSO
  • Advanced workflow nodes (Incoming Webhook, CRON, Google Calendar, Email, Script, HTTP, Twilio, Slack, Gmail, Outlook, Iterate, Delay, Wait Until)
  • 60 Days Record Revision History
  • 2 Base Snapshots
  • Field Aggregations
  • Group Aggregations
  • REST API
  • Swagger specification
  • API Snippets
  • Role Based Permissions
  • Notifications
  • Record Comments
  • Teams
  • 1 Workspace
  • Unlimited bases
  • Map View
  • Timeline View
  • List View
  • Personal Views
  • Locked Views
  • Extensions
  • Scripts
  • Dashboards
  • Row Colouring
  • Cell Colouring
  • Record Templates
  • Pinned Filters
  • Toggle Filters
  • Conditional Button Field
  • View Sections
  • Share Custom URL
  • Password Protected
  • Help center and community support

Business

$24/mo (annual) or $30/mo (monthly)
  • Unlimited Editor seats (pay for 9, unlimited free after)
  • Unlimited Commenter seats
  • 300,000 records
  • 100 GB storage
  • 50,000 webhook runs/month
  • 1,000,000 API calls/month
  • 10 External database connections
  • Private Bases
  • SAML based Single Sign-On
  • All Plus features
  • 180 Days Record Revision History
  • 5 Base Snapshots
  • Advanced Dynamic Filters for Linked Records
  • Plus Integrations (advanced workflow nodes)
  • Business Integrations (HubSpot)
  • Enterprise API access
  • Row Level Security
  • Table Permissions
  • Field Permissions
  • 1 Workspace
  • Unlimited bases
  • Email support
  • Standard Integrations

Enterprise

Custom (Starting at $1000/month)
  • Unlimited Editor seats
  • Unlimited Commenter seats
  • Unlimited records
  • 1000 GB storage
  • Unlimited webhook runs
  • Unlimited API calls
  • Unlimited External database connections
  • All Business features
  • 365+ Days Record Revision History
  • 50+ Base Snapshots
  • Unlimited workspaces
  • Audit Logs
  • On-premise installation
  • Air gapped installation
  • White labelling
  • SCIM integration
  • Table Visibility
  • Field Visibility
  • 2FA
  • API Token Permission
  • Workspace Audit Log
  • Priority support
  • AI Field Agents

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying NocoDB

Monthly$15/mo
Yearly$180/yr
5-Year Total$900

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~14 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$180
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$900
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 93 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a NocoDB alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 93 features.

Buy NocoDB

Better Value
Monthly cost$150/mo
3-year total$5,400
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$120,000
Maintenance$1,800/mo
3-year total$184,800
Dev time~10 months

Buying NocoDB saves ~$179,400 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 93 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

17 known integrations

AirtableCSVExcelGitHubGmailGoogleGoogle CalendarGoogle SheetsHubSpotMicrosoftMySQLOktaOutlookPostgreSQLSlackStripeTwilio