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Head-to-head · No-Code Database Software

NocoDB vs Stackby

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
8 checks side by side

Higher score NocoDB #6 in No-Code Database Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit NocoDB

Stackby #7 in No-Code Database Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Stackby

NocoDB leads on 0 checks, Stackby on 2, 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 scoreNocoDB · 8.7/10
Lowest starting priceStackby · $4.20/user/mo
Free planboth
Free trialonly Stackby

NocoDB scores higher on our rubric for no-code database software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Stackby is cheaper to start at $4.20/user/mo against $12/user/mo. On deployment, NocoDB gives you Both where Stackby offers Cloud. Stackby leads on record limit: 1500 records versus 1000 records.

NocoDB is the better fit for teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems. Stackby is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features.

NocoDB fits best
Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems
Stackby fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features

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Feature	NocoDB 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Stackby 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in No-Code Database Software	#7 in No-Code Database Software
Best for	Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems	Budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$12/seat/mo	$4.20/user/mo (best)
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	17 integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NocoDB 5/5 · Stackby 5/5
Relational data	✓	✓
Permission controls	✓	✓
App interface builder	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Both	Cloud
Record limit	1000 records	1500 records (best)
Our review
Pros	Connects external PostgreSQL and MySQL databases Combines relational views, permissions, workflows, and interfaces Offers hosted cloud and self-hosted deployment options	Relational links support one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many data. Automations, forms, dashboards, and custom interfaces cover varied workflows. Workspace-to-interface permissions, revision history, and API access add control.
Cons	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	The Free plan is limited to 20 stacks and 1,500 rows per stack. Higher row, stack, and automation limits require paid plans. Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly stated.
Our verdict	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 →	Stackby is a cloud no-code database platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and business departments. It combines spreadsheet-style tables with relational links, forms, multiple views, workflow automations, API connectors, dashboards,… Read the review →

NocoDBNo-Code Database Software 8.7Free plan
StackbyNo-Code Database Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

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
Stackby — where it wins
- Relational links support one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many data.
- Automations, forms, dashboards, and custom interfaces cover varied workflows.
- Workspace-to-interface permissions, revision history, and API access add control.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 20 stacks and 1,500 rows per stack.
- Higher row, stack, and automation limits require paid plans.
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly stated.

NocoDB8.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible no-code layer for relational data, workflows, APIs, and SQL connections.
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Stackby8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad no-code database platform with relational data, automation, and custom interfaces.
Visit Stackby Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update