NocoBase
NocoBase: A self-hosted no-code builder with deep data modeling, workflows, permissions, and APIs. Ranked #13 of 40 in No-Code Database Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 2-day trial; best for self-hosted teams needing extensible business apps.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 2-day trial
- Best forSelf-hosted teams needing extensible business apps
- Free planYes
- Paid from$800 one-time
- App interface builderYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Relational modeling covers one-to-one through many-to-many relationships
- Fine-grained permissions include data, menu, plugin, and field access
- Self-hosting, full source code, APIs, plugins, and workflow automation
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires teams to manage their own infrastructure
- Paid editions begin at a high one-time license price
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher paid editions
Our verdict on NocoBase
NocoBase is an open-source AI and no-code platform for building business systems and internal tools. It suits self-hosted teams that need more than a basic table interface, especially when relational data, custom application screens, permissions, workflows, and APIs must work together. Its WYSIWYG builder supports pages, blocks, and actions, while AI employees can assist with analysis, form filling, document recognition, and task routing.
Pricing is license-based rather than seat-based. The Community Edition is free and includes self-hosting, full source code, unlimited users, applications, and records, plus a WYSIWYG no-code interface. The Standard Edition costs $800 one time and adds a lifetime commercial license, custom branding, external MySQL and PostgreSQL data sources, and large-volume Excel import and export. The Professional Edition costs $8,000 one time and adds client application development, single sign-on, advanced workflows, and record history. Enterprise adds cluster deployment, audit logging, additional external data sources, and multi-application and multi-space architecture.
Its platform fit is broad: NocoBase connects with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, REST APIs, Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Telegram, and WhatsApp. It also offers HTTP APIs, API keys, CLI, MCP connectivity, plugin management, backup and restore, migration, and release management. That breadth makes it a strong candidate for teams extending internal business applications on their own infrastructure. Teams that want a hosted service, seat-based monthly pricing, or a simpler setup should look for a more narrowly focused option.
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NocoBase fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $800 one-time |
| Relational data | Yes |
| Permission controls | Yes |
| App interface builder | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| Deployment | Self_hosted |
| Record limit | Not verified |
| API access | Yes |
| Free trial | 2 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, REST API, NocoBase … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 2-day trial (source) |
| Website | nocobase.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
NocoBase integrations
NocoBase lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MariaDB
- MSSQL
- REST API
- NocoBase
- Oracle
- ClickHouse
- Doris
- Gmail
- Outlook
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