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Hevo Data vs NocoDB

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Hevo Data

Automation Integration

The easiest way to move data reliably

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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NocoDB

Spreadsheets

Open-source no-code database platform with REST and GraphQL APIs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hevo Data billed on events ingested rather than on connectors or seats, so the bill tracks how chatty the sources are; NocoDB the free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Hevo Data covers No-code pipeline builder, NocoDB covers REST API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hevo Data and NocoDB actually diverge.

Attributes where Hevo Data and NocoDB differ
AttributeHevo DataNocoDB
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
PlatformsWeb, CloudCloud, Self-hosted, Docker
CategoryAutomation IntegrationSpreadsheets
Founded20162020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Hevo Data

  • No-code pipeline builder
  • Real-time sync
  • Data validation
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Data transformation
  • Scheduling
  • 150+ sources

Only in NocoDB

  • REST API
  • GraphQL API
  • No-code database
  • Multiple SQL databases
  • Webhooks
  • Automation
  • Self-hosted support
  • Docker support

Both cover

  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Hevo Data

  • Data pipeline and ETL managementnot NocoDB
  • Cloud data integrationnot NocoDB

NocoDB

  • Self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet databasenot Hevo Data
  • Putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing Postgres or MySQL databasenot Hevo Data
  • Building internal tools on structured data with an APInot Hevo Data
  • Team bases with per-field and per-table permissions on the paid tiersnot Hevo Data

Where each one falls short

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

Hevo Data

  • Billed on events ingested rather than on connectors or seats, so the bill tracks how chatty the sources are
  • The free plan allows 1M events a month and the Starter plan starts at $265 a month billed annually
  • Event volume is a priced tier inside each plan, at 5M, 20M or 50M on Starter
  • Usage above the plan quota is charged as on demand on top of the subscription, and the overage rate is not published anywhere on the pricing page
  • Paying monthly rather than annually raises Starter from $265 to $299

NocoDB

  • The free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage
  • Records are the metering unit on cloud, so Plus covers 50K and Business 300K rather than scaling by seat alone
  • Row-level security, audit log retention and team hierarchy require the Scale tier
  • SCIM provisioning and air-gapped deployment are Enterprise only
  • The self-hosted Community edition is unlimited on records and seats but does without workflows, scripts and dashboards, which start at the paid self-hosted tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Hevo Data

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 1M events/month
    • 1-hour scheduling
    • Up to 5 users
  • Starter$265/month
    • 5M-20M events/month options
    • Up to 10 users
    • 150+ connectors
  • Professional$750/month
    • 20M-100M events/month options
    • Unlimited users
    • Hevo APIs
  • Business Critical$null/month
    • Custom quote required
    • Streaming pipelines
    • Role-based access control

NocoDB

Free
  • Free (Cloud)Free
    • 3 editor seats
    • 10 commenter seats
    • 1 GB storage
  • Plus$12/month
    • Unlimited seats
    • 50,000 records
    • 20 GB storage
  • Business$24/month
    • Unlimited seats
    • 300,000 records
    • 100 GB storage
  • Scale$45/month
    • Minimum 3 seats required
    • 1,000,000 records
    • 150 GB storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Hevo Data if

  • You need no-code pipeline builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want real-time sync.
Hevo Data review

Choose NocoDB if

  • You need rest api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want graphql api.
NocoDB review

Questions people ask

Is Hevo Data or NocoDB better?
Neither clearly leads. Hevo Data starts at Free and NocoDB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hevo Data or NocoDB?
Hevo Data starts at Free and NocoDB at Free.
Does Hevo Data or NocoDB run on more platforms?
Hevo Data runs on Web, Cloud. NocoDB runs on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
Can I use Hevo Data for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hevo Data best used for?
Hevo Data is most often used for data pipeline and etl management, cloud data integration. Of those, data pipeline and etl management and cloud data integration are not what NocoDB is typically brought in for.
What can Hevo Data do that NocoDB cannot?
Hevo Data covers No-code pipeline builder, Real-time sync, Data validation, Error handling. NocoDB covers REST API, GraphQL API, No-code database, Multiple SQL databases. Both handle Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hevo Data: How much does Hevo Data cost?

Hevo Data offers a free plan (up to 1M events/month) and paid plans starting at $265/month (Starter for 5M-20M events/month) up to $750/month (Professional for 20M-100M events/month).

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NocoDB: Is NocoDB free?

Yes, NocoDB offers a free cloud plan with 3 editor seats, 1,000 records, 1 GB storage, and 1,000 API calls per month. A free self-hosted Community edition with unlimited records and seats is also available.

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Hevo Data: How are Hevo Data events counted?

Each record inserted, updated, or deleted in the destination counts as one event toward the monthly quota.

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NocoDB: How much does NocoDB Plus cost?

NocoDB Plus costs $12 per seat per month (billed annually) or $15 per seat per month (monthly). For unlimited seats, it costs $108/month annually or $180/month monthly. Plus includes 50,000 records, 20 GB storage, and 100,000 API calls per month.

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Hevo Data: Does Hevo Data offer annual discounts?

Yes, Hevo Data offers 12% discount for annual billing on all paid plans.

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NocoDB: What is the difference between NocoDB Plus and Business plans?

Plus ($12/seat annual) includes 50,000 records and 100,000 API calls per month. Business ($24/seat annual) includes 300,000 records, 1,000,000 API calls per month, external database connections, SAML SSO, and table/field permissions.

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NocoDB: Can I self-host NocoDB for free?

Yes, NocoDB's Community edition is free for self-hosting. It includes unlimited records, storage, and seats, with all core features including webhooks and 6 view types.

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