Airtable pioneered the spreadsheet-database hybrid, but record limits and pricing are concerns. devpick lists 2 no-code alternatives that work on top of existing databases.
- Existing database connection with NocoDB connecting directly to MySQL and PostgreSQL
- No data lock-in with data stored in standard SQL databases
- Multiple views including grid, kanban, gallery, form, and calendar
- Auto-generated REST APIs with CRUD operations per table
- AI features in Baserow with data-driven AI agent capabilities
3 tools
nocodb
62,628TypeScriptNOASSERTION
π₯ π₯ π₯ A Free & Self-hostable Airtable Alternative
Open Core
nocobase
22,067TypeScriptNOASSERTION
NocoBase is the most extensible AI-powered no-code/low-code platform for building business applications and enterprise solutions.
Open Core
baserow
4,578PythonNOASSERTION
Build databases, automations, apps & agents with AI β no code. Open source platform available on cloud and self-hosted. GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 compliant. Best Airtable alternative.
Open Core
How to Choose
For overlaying a no-code UI on existing databases choose NocoDB, and for a standalone no-code database choose Baserow.