Baserow vs NocoDB: which one to choose in 2026?
Both are open source alternatives to Airtable. We compare license, tech stack and features to help you decide which fits your team best.
| Baserow | NocoDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Storage | Dev Tools |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| GitHub stars | 22k | 50k |
| Tech stack | Django, Nuxt.js, PostgreSQL | Node.js, Vue.js, PostgreSQL/MySQL |
| Replaces | Airtable | Airtable |
NocoDB has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
Baserow
No-code database, a direct alternative to Airtable.
Pros
- Minimal learning curve if you're coming from Airtable
- Very simple all-in-one Docker image to deploy
Things to consider
- Advanced automations require the premium edition
NocoDB
Smart spreadsheet on top of SQL, an alternative to Airtable.
Pros
- Runs on real databases, not a proprietary format
- No artificial row limits
Things to consider
- Somewhat steeper learning curve than Airtable
- AGPL-3.0
Key features
Baserow
- Drag-and-drop interface very similar to Airtable
- Grid, Kanban, Calendar and Gallery views
- Automatic REST API per table
- Plugins and snapshots
NocoDB
- Grid, Kanban, Gallery and Form views
- Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs
- Automations and webhooks
- Connects to existing MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and SQLite