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NocoDB

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Top open-source alternative to Airtable

NocoDB connects to existing relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite) and creates a collaborative spreadsheet interface with forms, galleries, and automations.

Tech StackNode.js, Vue, TypeScript
Self-Host DifficultyEasy
License ModelAGPL-3.0
GitHub Repositorynocodb/nocodb

Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing

Estimated Hosting: $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean)
Min RAM:1 GB
Rec RAM:2 GB
Compute:1 vCPU
Disk Space:10 GB SSD

NocoDB vs Airtable Comparison Matrix

Evaluation CriteriaNocoDB (Open Source)Airtable (Proprietary)
Row / Record LimitsMillions of Rows (SQL limit)Strict 50k-100k limits
Existing DatabasesDirect SQL attachmentRequires manual sync
Cost per 50 Users$0 / Server Cost Only$1,000 - $2,250 / month
INTERACTIVE TCO MODELEstimated Rate: $33/user/mo

Financial Impact: Migrating from Airtable to Self-Hosted NocoDB

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5 Users (Early Startup)50 Users (Scaleup)200 Users (Enterprise Org)
Airtable (Cloud SaaS)Per-Seat Tax
$9,900per year ($825/mo)
3-Year Spend:$29,700

* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages

NocoDB (Self-Hosted)Zero Per-Seat Fee
$120per year ($10/mo Linux VPS)
3-Year Compute:$360

* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance

Cumulative 3-Year ROI+$29,340Net savings across 36 months (99% reduction)
Annual Free Cash:+$9,780/yr
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Core Capabilities & Features

✓Connect to Any SQL DB
✓Grid, Gallery, Kanban, Form Views
✓Formula & Rollup Fields
✓REST & GraphQL APIs

Self-Host NocoDB with Docker Compose

Tweak configuration ports, secrets, and volumes live. Download or copy your ready-to-run container file:

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NocoDBAGPL-3.0

The open-source Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet

Difficulty: Easy65,256 ⭐
Configure Parameters
docker-compose.nocodb.yml
version: "3.8"
services:
  nocodb:
    image: nocodb/nocodb:latest
    container_name: nocodb
    ports:
      - "${PORT:-8080}:8080"
    environment:
      NC_DB: "pg://postgres:${DB_PASSWORD:-nocodb_pwd}@db:5432/nocodb"
    volumes:
      - nc_data:/usr/app/data
    depends_on:
      - db
    restart: unless-stopped
  db:
    image: postgres:15-alpine
    container_name: nocodb-db
    environment:
      POSTGRES_USER: postgres
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD:-nocodb_pwd}
      POSTGRES_DB: nocodb
    volumes:
      - nc_db_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
  nc_data:
  nc_db_data:

Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting NocoDB

How do I self-host NocoDB using Docker Compose?

You can deploy NocoDB (nocodb/nocodb) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.

How does NocoDB compare to Airtable?

NocoDB is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Airtable built with Node.js, Vue, TypeScript. Unlike Airtable ($20 - $45 / user / month), NocoDB has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.

What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for NocoDB?

For production self-hosting (Easy difficulty tier), we recommend at least 2 GB RAM (minimum 1 GB), 1 vCPU, and 10 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean).

Is NocoDB free for commercial business use under the AGPL-3.0 license?

Yes. Distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, NocoDB can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.

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