Baserow vs NocoDB

Comparing two open source alternatives to Airtable. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Baserow

MIT

Baserow is an open source no-code database and Airtable alternative. Create your own database without technical experience. Our user friendly no-code tool gives you the powers of a developer without leaving your browser.

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NocoDB

AGPL-3.0

Free, self-hostable Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet with APIs, automations, and views.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Baserow	NocoDB
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	2,264	65,014
Forks	445	5,058
Open Issues	—	715
Last Commit	Sep 18, 2026	Sep 20, 2026
First Released	Feb 15, 2019	Oct 29, 2017
Categories	Database Management	Database Management
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GitHub stars over time

Baserow

NocoDB65,014

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