TL;DR — Quick Summary

Deploy NocoDB — the open-source Airtable alternative. Turn MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite databases into smart spreadsheets with forms, views, automations, and REST APIs. Self-hosted with Docker.

What Is NocoDB?

NocoDB turns any database into a smart spreadsheet. It’s the self-hosted, open-source Airtable alternative with unlimited records and automatic REST APIs.

docker run -d --name nocodb -p 8080:8080 \
  -v nc_data:/usr/app/data/ \
  nocodb/nocodb:latest

Views

ViewUse Case
GridSpreadsheet-like data editing
FormData collection, surveys
GalleryImage/card-based display
KanbanProject management boards
CalendarDate-based scheduling

NocoDB vs Airtable

FeatureNocoDBAirtable
Self-hosted✅❌
Records limitUnlimited50K/base (paid)
Bases limitUnlimitedLimited
CostFree$20/user/mo
Existing DB✅ Connect❌
Auto REST API✅✅
Automations✅✅