Baserow vs NocoDB
Self-host pick — both replace Airtable (Spreadsheet / lightweight database).
Both Baserow and NocoDB self-host as a replacement for Airtable (Spreadsheet / lightweight database). Pick Baserow if you want a MIT-licensed codebase (MIT (community) + commercial license for premium modules); pick NocoDB for AGPL (AGPL-3.0). Both run in roughly the same cost bracket — $10 vps — postgres + redis + their stack vs $5 vps for a small team — mysql/postgres + the nocodb image.
| Baserowopen-source | NocoDBopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT (community) + commercial license for premium modules | AGPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 15min docker-compose | 10min docker-compose |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS — Postgres + Redis + their stack. | $5 VPS for a small team — Mysql/Postgres + the NocoDB image. |
| GitHub | bram2w/baserow | nocodb/nocodb |
| Replaces | Airtable | Airtable |
Good fit for
Baserow
Teams who want a clean, performant Airtable clone with a vibrant feature roadmap.
Weak at:Some workflow features (Kanban, Calendar advanced) are in the paid edition.
NocoDB
Teams that already have Postgres/MySQL and want an Airtable-shaped UI on top.
Weak at:Automations are thinner than Airtable's; rich-text fields render plainer.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli airtable prints Airtable's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Baserow or NocoDB?
Baserow: 15min docker-compose. NocoDB: 10min docker-compose.
What does each cost to run?
Baserow: $10 VPS — Postgres + Redis + their stack.. NocoDB: $5 VPS for a small team — Mysql/Postgres + the NocoDB image.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Baserow and NocoDB replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Airtable.