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NocoDB

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Turn any database into a smart spreadsheet — self-hosted Airtable alternative.

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info Overview

NocoDB is a self-hosted no-code database platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet — an open-source Airtable alternative you run on your own server. It gives you grid, gallery, kanban, form and calendar views over your data, with rich field types, relations, formulas, sorting and filtering, all through a spreadsheet-like UI that non-technical teammates can use immediately.

NocoDB runs on SQLite by default, so it needs no external database to get started — it is light and fully self-contained, and can later connect to MySQL or PostgreSQL as you scale. Every table automatically gets a REST and GraphQL API plus webhooks, so it doubles as a backend for your apps. Valebyte deploys NocoDB in one click on port 8080; the first account you sign up becomes the super admin, and your data stays on your server with no per-row pricing and no cloud lock-in.

check_circle Features

check Spreadsheet-like UI over any database — grid, gallery, kanban, form and calendar views
check Rich field types: text, number, date, attachment, select, rating, formula and more
check Relations and lookups link tables the way a relational database does
check Formulas, sorting and filtering to shape and slice your data without code
check Auto-generated REST and GraphQL API for every table — use NocoDB as a backend
check Webhooks and automations trigger on record create, update or delete
check Sharable forms and read-only views for data collection and reporting
check Team collaboration with roles and granular permissions — no vendor lock-in

quiz Frequently Asked Questions

Is NocoDB a good self-hosted Airtable alternative? expand_more

Yes. NocoDB is the leading open-source Airtable alternative and gives you grid, gallery, kanban, form and calendar views over your own data. Because you host it yourself there is no per-row pricing and no cloud lock-in — your records live on your server.

Does NocoDB need an external database? expand_more

No. NocoDB runs on SQLite by default, so it is light and fully self-contained with nothing extra to install. If you scale, you can connect it to MySQL or PostgreSQL, but SQLite is enough for most teams.

How much RAM does NocoDB need? expand_more

NocoDB is lightweight and runs comfortably on 1 GB of RAM with 1 CPU core and about 5 GB of storage. That is enough for typical teams; add resources only as your tables and traffic grow.

Does NocoDB have an API? expand_more

Yes. NocoDB auto-generates a REST and GraphQL API for every table, plus webhooks that fire on record changes. This lets you use NocoDB as a no-code backend for websites, apps and automations.

Is my data private with self-hosted NocoDB? expand_more

Completely. When Valebyte deploys NocoDB on your VPS, all tables and attachments stay on your own server. The first account you sign up becomes the super admin and you control every role and permission.

Can I use my own domain with NocoDB? expand_more

Yes. NocoDB serves on port 8080 and you can point your own domain at your Valebyte VPS with a reverse proxy and free SSL. Deployment is one click and takes about five minutes.