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NocoDB vs mdserver-web
NocoDB has 65,002 GitHub stars, 5,055 forks, 710 open issues and last shipped yesterday. mdserver-web has 4,520 stars, 717 forks, 7 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. NocoDB leads on adoption by 1,338% (65,002 vs 4,520 stars). NocoDB is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; mdserver-web is written in Python under Apache-2.0. NocoDB has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, mdserver-web 16%. NocoDB 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 | mdserver-web | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 65K | ★ 4.5K |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Python |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-13 |
| Forks | ⑂ 5.1K | ⑂ 717 |
| 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 mdserver-web if
- You want the mdserver-web feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and mdserver-web 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 mdserver-web
mdserver web is a simple, Apache 2.0 licensed Linux server control panel written in Python that gives administrators a browser based way to manage websites, databases and the software stack behind them.
read the full mdserver-web overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is NocoDB or mdserver-web more popular?
NocoDB has 65,002 GitHub stars and mdserver-web has 4,520. NocoDB has the larger community by that measure.
Are NocoDB and mdserver-web free?
Both are open source. NocoDB has no licence declared in this registry, and mdserver-web is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between NocoDB and mdserver-web?
NocoDB is written in TypeScript and mdserver-web in Python. 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 mdserver-web?
Choose NocoDB if you want the larger community (65,002 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose mdserver-web if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.