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Ninox alternatives
Ninox compared with 8 alternatives: Airtable, Claris FileMaker, SeaTable, Baserow, Softr and 3 more.
Ninox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NinoxThis tool | Free plan · from $31/mo | Yes | Web |
| Airtable | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Claris FileMaker | Free trial · from $17.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| SeaTable | Free plan · from €7/mo | Yes | Web, Android |
| Baserow | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Softr | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Memento Database | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Access | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| Tap Forms Pro | Free trial · from $1.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Ninox
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Airtable
Relational database platform for building team workflows and apps
- Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Only Airtable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Airtable also covers calendar, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
- Ninox also covers app builder.
Suits: Teams that want to shape a database into their own project tracker
- Free trial · from $17.50/mo
Claris FileMaker
Low-code platform for custom database apps on desktop, iOS and web
- Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users). Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Ninox has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Claris FileMaker is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Claris FileMaker also covers reports.
Suits: Businesses that need custom apps shaped around their own workflows
- Free plan · from €7/mo
SeaTable
No-code database and app builder, in the cloud or self-hosted
- SeaTable starts at €7 per user / month, billed annually (€9 billed monthly). Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Only SeaTable lists an Android app.
- SeaTable is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SeaTable also covers no-code.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database hosted in the EU
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Baserow
Open-source no-code database and application builder
- Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Baserow also covers no-code.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database they can host themselves
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Softr
No-code builder for client portals and internal tools, with AI
- Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic). Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Softr also covers no-code and forms.
Suits: Client portals and internal tools built on Airtable, Google Sheets or a CRM
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Memento Database
No-code database app for phones and desktops with offline use
- Memento Database starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Only Memento Database lists Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Ninox lists a web app.
- Memento Database also covers no-code and forms.
- Ninox also covers app builder.
Suits: Collecting data in the field on a phone without a connection
- Free trial · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Access
Windows desktop database app sold with Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Access starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Ninox has a free plan. Microsoft Access does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Access lists a Windows app.
- Only Ninox lists a web app.
- Microsoft Access can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Small businesses building their own database apps on Windows PCs
- Free trial · from $1.99/mo
Tap Forms Pro
Personal database app for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tap Forms Pro starts at $1.99 per month, or $12.99 per year (iOS only, Individual License). Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Ninox has a free plan. Tap Forms Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tap Forms Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Ninox lists a web app.
- Tap Forms Pro also covers templates and reports.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users who want a personal database
Limits worth knowing in Ninox
- The Free plan is capped at 5 users, 5,000 records and 100 MB of storage, and cannot send emails from workflows.
- Ninox runs in the browser only; the vendor says native iOS and Android apps are in development.
- Role-based access permissions, individual email support and the 99.5% uptime guarantee start at the Team plan.
- Prices exclude VAT and are also listed in euros, pounds and Swiss francs (Team is €25 per user a month, billed annually).
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ninox?
The alternatives to Ninox in this directory are Airtable, Claris FileMaker, SeaTable, Baserow, Softr, Memento Database, Microsoft Access and Tap Forms Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ninox.
Is there a free alternative to Ninox?
Yes. Airtable, SeaTable, Baserow, Softr and Memento Database have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ninox alternatives work on Windows?
The Ninox listing does not include a Windows app. Airtable, Claris FileMaker, Memento Database and Microsoft Access list one.
Which Ninox alternatives work on macOS?
The Ninox listing does not include a macOS app. Airtable, Claris FileMaker, Memento Database and Tap Forms Pro list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ninox?
Baserow is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.