Head-to-head · No-Code Database Software
Baserow vs NocoDB
Baserow leads on 2 checks, NocoDB on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBaserow · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceBaserow · $10/user/mo
- Free planboth
Baserow scores higher on our rubric for no-code database software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Baserow is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $12/user/mo. Baserow leads on record limit: 3000 records versus 1000 records.
Baserow is the better fit for teams building relational internal tools. NocoDB is the better fit for teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems.
- Baserow fits best
Teams building relational internal tools
- NocoDB fits best
Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems
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Side by side
| Feature | Baserow 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | NocoDB 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in No-Code Database Software | #6 in No-Code Database Software |
| Best for | Teams building relational internal tools | Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $10/user/mo (best) | $12/seat/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Baserow 5/5 · NocoDB 5/5 | ||
| Relational data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permission controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App interface builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Both | Both |
| Record limit | 3000 records (best) | 1000 records |
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| Our verdict | Baserow is an open-source no-code platform for creating relational databases, organizing structured records, and building applications without programming. It suits teams that need internal tools, websites, portals, or user-facing… Read the review → |
NocoDB is a no-code database platform for teams that want to work with structured data through a spreadsheet-style interface. It supports databases created from scratch as well as external PostgreSQL and MySQL connections. Users can… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Baserow — where it wins
- Relational links support one-to-one and many-to-many data models
- Views, dashboards, and app building cover varied internal workflows
- Cloud and self-hosted deployments with REST API access
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to 3,000 rows per workspace
- Advanced permissions and audit logs start on the Advanced plan
- Self-hosted features vary by plan and license
NocoDB — where it wins
- Connects external PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
- Combines relational views, permissions, workflows, and interfaces
- Offers hosted cloud and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 3 editor seats and 1,000 records
- Paid plans start at $12 per seat per month with annual billing
- Advanced security features begin on higher-priced plans
- Baserow8.9/10 · Free plan
A flexible relational database builder for teams creating internal tools and portals.
Visit BaserowFull verdict → - NocoDB8.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible no-code layer for relational data, workflows, APIs, and SQL connections.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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