Head-to-head · No-Code Database Software
SeaTable vs NocoDB
SeaTable leads on 1 check, NocoDB on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSeaTable · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly SeaTable
SeaTable scores higher on our rubric for no-code database software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
SeaTable leads on record limit: 10000 records versus 1000 records.
SeaTable is the better fit for teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases. NocoDB is the better fit for teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems.
- SeaTable fits best
Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases
- NocoDB fits best
Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems
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Side by side
| Feature | SeaTable 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | NocoDB 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in No-Code Database Software | #6 in No-Code Database Software |
| Best for | Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases | Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €7/user/mo | $12/seat/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SeaTable 5/5 · NocoDB 5/5 | ||
| Relational data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permission controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App interface builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Both | Both |
| Record limit | 10000 records (best) | 1000 records |
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| Our verdict | SeaTable is a no-code database and app-building platform for teams and organizations managing structured business data. Its spreadsheet-style tables support multiple column types, linked tables, relational records, forms, and configurable… 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
SeaTable — where it wins
- Relational records with linked tables and varied database views
- No-code apps, forms, automations, and granular permissions
- Cloud and self-hosted deployment with REST API access
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 10,000 rows and 2 GB storage
- Paid pricing is per user, with monthly rates higher than annual rates
- Advanced capabilities require Plus or Enterprise plans
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
- SeaTable9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A flexible no-code database for teams that need relational data and deployment choice.
Visit SeaTableFull verdict → - NocoDB8.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible no-code layer for relational data, workflows, APIs, and SQL connections.
Visit NocoDBFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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