NocoDB Has a Free Open-Source Airtable Alternative — Turn Any Database Into a Smart Spreadsheet

NocoDB Turns Any Database Into a Smart Spreadsheet Airtable costs $20/user/month for pro features. NocoDB connects to your existing MySQL or PostgreSQL and gives you the same spreadsheet UI — free. What NocoDB Does Spreadsheet UI — for any MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite Views — grid, gallery, kanban, form, calendar Field types — 20+ types including formula, lookup, rollup API — auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs Automations — webhooks and workflow triggers Collaboration — roles, comments, audit log Quick Start # Docker docker run -d --name nocodb \ -p 8080:8080 \ nocodb/nocodb:latest # Or npx npx create-nocodb-app # Connect to existing database # Visit http://localhost:8080 and add your DB connection NocoDB vs Airtable Feature NocoDB Airtable Cost Free (self-hosted) $20/user/mo Data location Your database Airtable servers Records limit Unlimited 50K/base API REST + GraphQL REST Self-hosted Yes No Existing DB Yes No Why NocoDB Your data stays in your DB — no migration needed Un