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NocoDB vs DBeaver
NocoDB has 64,998 GitHub stars, 5,054 forks, 710 open issues and last shipped yesterday. DBeaver has 51,791 stars, 4,371 forks, 3,334 open issues and last shipped yesterday. NocoDB leads on adoption by 26% (64,998 vs 51,791 stars). NocoDB is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; DBeaver is written in Java under Apache-2.0. NocoDB has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, DBeaver 8%. DBeaver was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| NocoDB | DBeaver | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 65K | ★ 52K |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 5.1K | ⑂ 4.4K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick NocoDB if
- You weight community size — 65K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick DBeaver if
- You want the DBeaver feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and DBeaver fits your workflow better
About NocoDB
NocoDB is a free and self hostable open source Airtable alternative that turns an existing relational database into an intuitive spreadsheet interface, built for teams who want no code data management without moving their data into a hosted SaaS product.
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About DBeaver
DBeaver is a free, multi platform database management tool built in Java, designed for developers, SQL programmers, database administrators, and analysts. It operates across Windows, macOS, and Linux and integrates with the Eclipse based plugin ecosystem via OSGi and Eclipse RCP frameworks.
read the full DBeaver overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is NocoDB or DBeaver more popular?
NocoDB has 64,998 GitHub stars and DBeaver has 51,791. NocoDB has the larger community by that measure.
Are NocoDB and DBeaver free?
Both are open source. NocoDB has no licence declared in this registry, and DBeaver is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between NocoDB and DBeaver?
NocoDB is written in TypeScript and DBeaver in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, NocoDB or DBeaver?
Choose NocoDB if you want the larger community (64,998 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose DBeaver if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.