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NocoDB vs NocoBase
NocoDB has 65,002 GitHub stars, 5,055 forks, 710 open issues and last shipped yesterday. NocoBase has 24,262 stars, 2,878 forks, 307 open issues and last shipped today. NocoDB leads on adoption by 168% (65,002 vs 24,262 stars). NocoDB is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; NocoBase is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. NocoDB has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, NocoBase 12%. NocoBase was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (low-code), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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 | NocoBase | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 65K | ★ 24K |
| License | Custom / other | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 5.1K | ⑂ 2.9K |
| 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 NocoBase if
- You want the NocoBase feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and NocoBase 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 NocoBase
NocoBase is an open source AI plus no code platform, written in TypeScript, for teams and non developers who need to build and run internal business systems such as admin dashboards, CRM, and ERP tooling.
read the full NocoBase overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is NocoDB or NocoBase more popular?
NocoDB has 65,002 GitHub stars and NocoBase has 24,262. NocoDB has the larger community by that measure.
Are NocoDB and NocoBase free?
Neither NocoDB nor NocoBase declares a licence in this registry, so check each project's own repository before relying on either for a commercial use. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between NocoDB and NocoBase?
NocoDB is written in TypeScript and NocoBase in TypeScript. 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 NocoBase?
Choose NocoDB if you want the larger community (65,002 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose NocoBase if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.