What does NocoDB replace?

NocoDB is a free alternative to Airtable ($240/yr).

Is NocoDB open source?

Not by the OSI definition. NocoDB uses the Sustainable Use License, a source-available license: the code is public, but the license isn't OSI-approved.

Does NocoDB run on Linux?

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Can you self-host NocoDB?

Yes. NocoDB is a server app you run on your own server.

NocoDB

A free, source-available alternative to Airtable. Switching saves $240/yr at list price.

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Self-hosted server

Source-available · Sustainable Use License Linux Self-hostable

nocodb/nocodb65.3k★last push Oct 14, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on nocodb.com.

NocoDB: questions

What does NocoDB replace?: NocoDB is a free alternative to Airtable ($240/yr).
Is NocoDB open source?: Not by the OSI definition. NocoDB uses the Sustainable Use License, a source-available license: the code is public, but the license isn't OSI-approved.
Does NocoDB run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host NocoDB?: Yes. NocoDB is a server app you run on your own server.

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NocoDB: questions

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