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Nocodb: Airtable Alternative

Name: Nocodb: Airtable Alternative
Author: nocodb

Get a free, self-hostable database with 63k+ GitHub stars. Ideal for founders seeking low-code solutions.

63,416 stars4,839 forksTypeScriptQuality 9/10Updated 6/13/2026100% free · open source

What it does

Nocodb is a free and self-hostable alternative to Airtable, allowing users to create and manage databases and tables with a simple and intuitive interface.

Install / run

docker-compose up -d

When to use it

•When you need a flexible and customizable database solution for your startup
•When you want to self-host your database to maintain control and security
•When you're looking for a cost-effective alternative to Airtable

Quick start

1Clone the Nocodb repository from GitHub using the command `git clone https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb.git`
2Navigate to the Nocodb directory and run `docker-compose up -d` to start the Nocodb server
3Open a web browser and navigate to `http://localhost:8080` to access the Nocodb interface
4Create a new project by clicking the 'New Project' button and following the prompts
5Configure your database by creating tables, fields, and relationships using the Nocodb interface

Ready-to-paste prompt

To create a new table, navigate to the 'Tables' tab and click the 'New Table' button, then enter the table name and fields, for example: `http://localhost:8080/api/v1/db/data/table?tableName=Customers&fields=name:string,email:string`

Heads up: Before running Nocodb, make sure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed on your machine, as Nocodb uses Docker containers to run its services

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