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NocoDB vs sh
NocoDB has 65,002 GitHub stars, 5,055 forks, 710 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. sh has 3,151 stars, 1,013 forks, 80 open issues and last shipped yesterday. NocoDB leads on adoption by 1,963% (65,002 vs 3,151 stars). NocoDB is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; sh is written in Shell under Apache-2.0. NocoDB has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, sh 32%. sh 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 | sh | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 65K | ★ 3.2K |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Shell |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 5.1K | ⑂ 1.0K |
| 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 sh if
- You want the sh feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Shell
- You evaluated both and sh 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 sh
kejilion.sh is an all in one Linux management script — a root level Shell toolbox for VPS owners, self hosters and administrators that gathers system monitoring, Docker management, LDNMP site deployment, backups and site protection into one interactive tool.
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Frequently asked questions
Is NocoDB or sh more popular?
NocoDB has 65,002 GitHub stars and sh has 3,151. NocoDB has the larger community by that measure.
Are NocoDB and sh free?
Both are open source. NocoDB has no licence declared in this registry, and sh is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between NocoDB and sh?
NocoDB is written in TypeScript and sh in Shell. 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 sh?
Choose NocoDB if you want the larger community (65,002 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose sh if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.