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NocoDB alternatives
NocoDB compared with 5 alternatives: Baserow, Grist, Airtable, Teable and SeaTable.
NocoDB has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per seat / month, billed annually. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NocoDBThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web |
| Baserow | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Grist | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Airtable | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Teable | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web |
| SeaTable | Free plan · from €7/mo | Yes | Web, Android |
How each one differs from NocoDB
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Baserow
Open-source no-code database and application builder
- Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. NocoDB starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Baserow is open source, according to its own site.
- Baserow also covers app builder.
- NocoDB also covers kanban boards and forms.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database they can host themselves
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Grist
Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas
- Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. NocoDB starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Grist lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Grist is open source, according to its own site.
- Grist also covers spreadsheets.
- NocoDB also covers kanban boards, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
Suits: Spreadsheet users who have outgrown a single sheet and need linked tables
- 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). NocoDB starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Airtable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- NocoDB is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Airtable also covers calendar and Gantt & timelines.
- NocoDB also covers no-code and forms.
Suits: Teams that want to shape a database into their own project tracker
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Teable
AI spreadsheet-database with app builder and automations
- Teable starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly ($24 billed monthly). NocoDB starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Teable is open source, according to its own site.
- Teable also covers app builder.
- NocoDB also covers kanban boards and forms.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database they can host themselves
- 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). NocoDB starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only SeaTable lists an Android app.
- SeaTable also covers app builder.
- NocoDB also covers kanban boards and forms.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database hosted in the EU
Limits worth knowing in NocoDB
- The cloud Free plan stops at 1,000 records, 1 GB of storage, 3 editors and 1,000 API calls a month.
- The self-hosted Community edition is released under the Sustainable Use License, which NocoDB describes as fair-code.
- External database connections are not supported on the cloud Plus plan; they start at Business, with 10 connections.
- NocoDB says AI features, extensions and advanced form options are limited to its cloud and paid self-hosted versions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to NocoDB?
The alternatives to NocoDB in this directory are Baserow, Grist, Airtable, Teable and SeaTable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NocoDB.
Is there a free alternative to NocoDB?
Yes. Baserow, Grist, Airtable, Teable and SeaTable have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which NocoDB alternatives work on Windows?
The NocoDB listing does not include a Windows app. Grist and Airtable list one.
Which NocoDB alternatives work on macOS?
The NocoDB listing does not include a macOS app. Grist and Airtable list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to NocoDB?
Baserow, Grist and Teable are described as open source on their own sites.
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.