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NocoDB vs Volnyn

NocoDB logo

NocoDB

Spreadsheets

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

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Volnyn logo

Volnyn

No-Code

AI website and app builder on a shared credit balance

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NocoDB the free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage; Volnyn website creation sits on Pro Max, not the entry paid tier, so the feature most buyers arrive for is on the second plan up.
  • They diverge on capability: NocoDB covers REST API, Volnyn covers AI website builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 15 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NocoDB and Volnyn actually diverge.

Attributes where NocoDB and Volnyn differ
AttributeNocoDBVolnyn
PlatformsCloud, Self-hosted, DockerWeb, iOS, Android, Chrome
CategorySpreadsheetsNo-Code
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 NocoDB

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

Only in Volnyn

  • AI website builder
  • Mobile app builder
  • AI design tools
  • Presentation and spreadsheet makers
  • Browser automation agent
  • Media generation
  • Credit rollover and top-ups

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 Volnyn
  • Putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing Postgres or MySQL databasenot Volnyn
  • Building internal tools on structured data with an APInot Volnyn
  • Team bases with per-field and per-table permissions on the paid tiersnot Volnyn

Volnyn

  • Launching a small business site without writing codenot NocoDB
  • Generating a brand kit and logo alongside a new sitenot NocoDB
  • Producing a mobile app from the same builder as the websitenot NocoDB
  • Generating images or video for a site without a separate toolnot NocoDB
  • Automating repetitive browser tasks through the agent extensionnot 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

Volnyn

  • Website creation sits on Pro Max, not the entry paid tier, so the feature most buyers arrive for is on the second plan up.
  • Everything is metered from one credit balance, which makes the monthly cost a function of usage rather than a number you can budget. A few AI videos at 100 credits each consume a meaningful share of a Pro allowance.
  • Prices are published in UAE dirhams only, so buyers elsewhere carry the conversion and any card fees on top.
  • The product surface is unusually broad for its size, spanning site building, apps, documents, media generation, browser automation, a freelancer marketplace, a property portal and games. Depth in any one of those is harder to assume than it would be for a focused tool.
  • No founders, leadership or company history are published, and the stated address is a large shared office building, so there is little to verify the operation behind the product against.

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

Volnyn

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Credit-gated rather than time-limited
    • Chat at 5 credits per message
    • AI image at 50 credits
  • Pro$33.05/month
    • 5,000 credits a month
    • 100 daily credits
    • Credit rollover and on-demand top-ups
  • Pro Max$55.09/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • AI website creation at 10 credits per site
    • 7,000 credits a month
  • Enterprise$146.86/month
    • 9,000 credits a month
    • Priority support
    • Dedicated builders

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 Volnyn if

  • You need ai website builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
  • You also want mobile app builder.
Volnyn review

Questions people ask

Is NocoDB or Volnyn better?
Neither clearly leads. NocoDB starts at Free and Volnyn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NocoDB or Volnyn?
NocoDB starts at Free and Volnyn at Free.
Does NocoDB or Volnyn run on more platforms?
NocoDB runs on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker. Volnyn runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
Can I use NocoDB for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Volnyn is typically brought in for.
What can NocoDB do that Volnyn cannot?
NocoDB covers REST API, GraphQL API, No-code database, Multiple SQL databases. Volnyn covers AI website builder, Mobile app builder, AI design tools, Presentation and spreadsheet makers.

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.

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Volnyn: Is Volnyn free?

There is a free plan, and it is gated by credits rather than by time. Chat costs 5 credits a message, an AI image 50 and an AI video 100, so the free tier is usable for evaluation rather than for running a site.

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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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Volnyn: What does Volnyn cost?

Pro is AED 33.05 a month or AED 27.43 billed yearly for 5,000 monthly credits. Pro Max is AED 55.09 monthly or AED 45.72 yearly for 7,000 credits and adds AI website creation. Enterprise is AED 146.86 monthly or AED 121.90 yearly for 9,000 credits.

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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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Volnyn: Which plan do I need to build a website?

Pro Max. AI website creation is listed on that tier at 10 credits per website, so the cheapest paid plan does not include the site builder itself.

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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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Volnyn: How do Volnyn credits work?

One balance covers everything. Credits arrive monthly with your plan, roll over if unused, and can be topped up on demand. Each action has a published cost: 5 credits a chat message, 50 an image, 100 a video, 10 a website.

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Volnyn: Can Volnyn build mobile apps?

Yes, it lists an app builder covering iOS and Android alongside the website builder, drawing on the same credit balance.

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Volnyn: What is the Volnyn browser agent?

A Chrome extension published as Volnyn AI Browser Agent that drives a browser to carry out tasks on your behalf, separate from the site builder.

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