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ToolJet vs NocoBase
ToolJet has 40,936 GitHub stars, 5,448 forks, 1,204 open issues and last shipped today. NocoBase has 24,262 stars, 2,878 forks, 307 open issues and last shipped today. ToolJet leads on adoption by 69% (40,936 vs 24,262 stars). ToolJet is written in JavaScript under AGPL-3.0; NocoBase is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. ToolJet has attracted 13% as many forks as stars, NocoBase 12%. ToolJet was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 3 topic tags (internal-tool, internal-tools, 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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| ToolJet | NocoBase | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 41K | ★ 24K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 5.4K | ⑂ 2.9K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick ToolJet if
- You weight community size — 41K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- 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 ToolJet
ToolJet is an open source low code platform for building internal tools—admin panels, dashboards, and operational applications—by connecting to existing databases, APIs, and SaaS systems. It lives in the JavaScript ecosystem and is licensed under AGPL 3.0.
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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 ToolJet or NocoBase more popular?
ToolJet has 40,936 GitHub stars and NocoBase has 24,262. ToolJet has the larger community by that measure.
Are ToolJet and NocoBase free?
Both are open source. ToolJet is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and NocoBase has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between ToolJet and NocoBase?
ToolJet is written in JavaScript 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, ToolJet or NocoBase?
Choose ToolJet if you want the larger community (40,936 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose NocoBase if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.