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Helm vs Ninox

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Helm

Developer Tools

The package manager for Kubernetes

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Ninox

Databases

The database for teams

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit NinoxFull review

The short version

  • Helm is a Kubernetes package manager, licensed Apache 2.
  • Helm is free; Ninox starts at €25/mo.
  • Where Ninox falls short: free plan limited to 5 users and 5,000 records.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Helm and Ninox actually diverge.

Attributes where Helm and Ninox differ
AttributeHelmNinox
Pricing modelOpen-sourceFreemium
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDatabases

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Helm

  • Kubernetes package manager and deployment toolnot Ninox

Ninox

  • No-code database solutions for small to medium teamsnot Helm
  • Workflow automation and process managementnot Helm
  • Customer data and project tracking with custom viewsnot Helm

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Helm

  • Contributors must sign commits under the Developer Certificate of Origin to have them accepted, per helm.sh, a process requirement not all Kubernetes tools impose

Ninox

  • Free plan limited to 5 users and 5,000 records
  • API call limits restrict automation on lower tiers (1,000/month free, 10,000/month team)
  • Only 7-day history on free plan vs. unlimited on Business

Pricing, plan by plan

Helm

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Helm review.

Ninox

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • 100 MB storage
    • Up to 5,000 records
  • Team€25/mo
    • 5 GB storage per user
    • 50,000 records per user
    • 10,000 API calls per user per month
  • Business€40/mo
    • 10 GB storage per user
    • 250,000 records per user
    • 50,000 API calls per user per month
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom pricing available
    • Dedicated support
    • Custom solutions and governance

Which should you pick?

Choose Helm if

  • You want to start without paying.
Helm review

Choose Ninox if

  • You want to start without paying.
Ninox review

Questions people ask

Is Helm or Ninox better?
Neither clearly leads. Helm starts at Free and Ninox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Helm or Ninox?
Helm starts at Free and Ninox at Free.
Does Helm or Ninox run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Helm for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Helm best used for?
Helm is most often used for kubernetes package manager and deployment tool. Of those, kubernetes package manager and deployment tool is not what Ninox is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Helm: How much does Helm cost?

Helm is free and open-source. It is a graduated project in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) with no commercial pricing model.

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Ninox: How much does Ninox cost?

Ninox is free for individuals with up to 5 users. Team plan is 25 EUR per user per month (billed annually), and Business plan is 40 EUR per user per month (billed annually). Enterprise plans have custom pricing.

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Ninox: Is Ninox free?

Yes, Ninox offers a free plan for up to 5 users with 100 MB storage and 5,000 records. No payment required to start, and includes all core views: table, form, chart, kanban, maps, and calendar.

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Ninox: What is Ninox Team plan pricing?

The Team plan costs 25 EUR per user per month (billed annually). It includes 5 GB storage per user, 50,000 records, 10,000 API calls per month per user, and 30-day history. Annual billing is required.

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