Is NocoDB or Noloco better?

Neither clearly leads. NocoDB starts at Free and Noloco at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, NocoDB or Noloco?

NocoDB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for NocoDB and On request for Noloco.

Does NocoDB or Noloco run on more platforms?

NocoDB runs on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker. Noloco runs on Web.

Can I use NocoDB for free?

Yes. NocoDB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Noloco starts at On request.

What is NocoDB best used for?

NocoDB is most often used for self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database, putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing postgres or mysql database, building internal tools on structured data with an api, team bases with per-field and per-table permissions on the paid tiers. Of those, self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database and putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing postgres or mysql database are not what Noloco is typically brought in for.

What can NocoDB do that Noloco cannot?

NocoDB covers REST API, GraphQL API, No-code database, Multiple SQL databases. Noloco covers Row-level permissions, Multiple data sources, Client portals, Workflows.

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NocoDB vs Noloco

NocoDB

Spreadsheets

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

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Noloco

No-Code

Client portals and internal tools built over data you already have

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only NocoDB has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Each has a real cost: NocoDB the free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage; Noloco pricing follows user counts, and a client portal is by definition many low-activity users, so an agency with a few hundred client logins climbs the bands quickly for people who sign in twice a month.
They diverge on capability: NocoDB covers REST API, Noloco covers Row-level permissions.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NocoDB and Noloco actually diverge.

Attributes where NocoDB and Noloco differ
Attribute	NocoDB	Noloco
Starting price	Free	On request
Pricing model	freemium	quote
Free tier	Yes	No
Platforms	Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker	Web
Category	Spreadsheets	No-Code
Founded	2020	Unknown

Identical on both: 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 NocoDB

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

Only in Noloco

Row-level permissions
Multiple data sources
Client portals
Workflows
Forms and record detail pages
White labelling

What people use each for

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

NocoDB

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

Noloco

Giving clients a branded portal onto their own records in an Airtable basenot NocoDB
Replacing shared spreadsheets with a permissioned internal tool for an operations teamnot NocoDB
A lightweight CRM over a PostgreSQL database that already existsnot NocoDB
Partner or contractor dashboards where each party must see only its own jobs and documentsnot NocoDB

Where each one falls short

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

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

Noloco

Pricing follows user counts, and a client portal is by definition many low-activity users, so an agency with a few hundred client logins climbs the bands quickly for people who sign in twice a month.
Limits are inherited from the data source. Airtable record ceilings, API rate limits and slow queries appear in the portal your customers use, and no setting inside Noloco can fix them.
Design control is deliberately narrow. You get a consistent application shell rather than a bespoke interface, which is fine for operations and a problem for anything marketing-led.
It is a small vendor competing directly with Airtable Interfaces and Softr, both far larger, so roadmap pace and long-term viability are legitimate procurement questions.
Output is responsive web only, with no native mobile application and no offline mode, so field staff on poor connections are not served by it.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Noloco

On request

Noloco$undefined/year
- Tiered plans differentiated by user counts, data sources and white labelling
- Trial period rather than a permanent free plan
- Higher tiers add custom domains, advanced permissions and priority support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Noloco if

You need row-level permissions.
You also want multiple data sources.

Noloco review

Questions people ask

Is NocoDB or Noloco better?: Neither clearly leads. NocoDB starts at Free and Noloco at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NocoDB or Noloco?: NocoDB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for NocoDB and On request for Noloco.
Does NocoDB or Noloco run on more platforms?: NocoDB runs on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker. Noloco runs on Web.
Can I use NocoDB for free?: Yes. NocoDB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Noloco starts at On request.
What is NocoDB best used for?: NocoDB is most often used for self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database, putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing postgres or mysql database, building internal tools on structured data with an api, team bases with per-field and per-table permissions on the paid tiers. Of those, self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database and putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing postgres or mysql database are not what Noloco is typically brought in for.
What can NocoDB do that Noloco cannot?: NocoDB covers REST API, GraphQL API, No-code database, Multiple SQL databases. Noloco covers Row-level permissions, Multiple data sources, Client portals, Workflows.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source

Noloco: Do I need Airtable to use it?

No. Airtable is the most common source but PostgreSQL, MySQL, Google Sheets, HubSpot and built-in Noloco tables all work.

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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Noloco: Can external clients log in without paying for seats?

Client and internal users are counted differently, but they are still counted, so a portal with many client logins moves you up the plan bands. Check the current band definitions before committing to a per-client model.

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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Noloco: How is this different from Softr?

Both build portals over existing data. Noloco leans harder on permissions and multiple database sources; Softr leans on templates, speed to a first version and a bigger ecosystem.

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.

Source

NocoDB vs Noloco

NocoDB

Noloco

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in NocoDB

Only in Noloco

What people use each for

NocoDB

Noloco

Where each one falls short

NocoDB

Noloco

Pricing, plan by plan

NocoDB

Noloco

Which should you pick?

Choose NocoDB if

Choose Noloco if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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