NocoDB

NocoDB is the leading open-source alternative to Airtable, transforming traditional SQL databases into intuitive spreadsheet interfaces that anyone can use. Launched in 2021 and rapidly gaining adoption with nearly 50,000 GitHub stars, NocoDB enables organizations to build powerful no-code database applications while maintaining complete control over their data. The platform bridges the gap between database complexity and spreadsheet simplicity, allowing non-technical users to manage sophisticated data workflows while giving developers full API access for custom integrations. Backed by prominent investors including Naval Ravikant, Chad Hurley, and Bob Young, NocoDB has become the go-to solution for teams seeking data sovereignty without sacrificing functionality. By self-hosting NocoDB, organizations avoid vendor lock-in, eliminate per-user pricing constraints, and ensure sensitive business data never leaves their infrastructure.

Common Use Cases

Product teams use NocoDB to manage feature roadmaps, bug tracking, and customer feedback databases with custom views and automated workflows. Sales teams build CRM systems with pipeline management, lead tracking, and deal forecasting using kanban and calendar views. Operations teams create inventory management systems, asset tracking databases, and vendor management platforms with real-time collaboration. Marketing teams manage campaign planning, content calendars, and lead databases with form submissions and automated notifications. HR departments build applicant tracking systems, employee directories, and onboarding workflows with granular permissions. Development teams leverage NocoDB's APIs to create custom internal tools, admin panels, and data management interfaces that integrate with existing systems.

Key Features

• Smart spreadsheet interface that works with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and MariaDB
• Multiple view types including grid, kanban, gallery, calendar, and form views for different workflows
• Auto-generated REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints for seamless integration with external applications
• Rich cell types including attachments, formulas, lookups, rollups, links, and user fields
• Granular access control with workspace, base, and table-level permissions and role management
• Form builder with custom branding, conditional logic, and webhook integrations
• Collaboration features including comments, notifications, and real-time updates
• Advanced filtering, sorting, grouping, and search across millions of rows
• Webhook support for automation and integration with external services
• Import from Airtable, CSV, Excel with schema detection and data migration tools
• Extensions and plugins for charts, QR codes, and custom visualizations
• Multi-language support with internationalization for global teams
• Self-hosted deployment ensuring complete data ownership and privacy
• Open-source with active community and regular feature updates

Why deploy NocoDB on Hostinger VPS

Deploying NocoDB on Hostinger VPS provides the performance, security, and cost efficiency that growing teams need for their data management platform. With dedicated resources, your NocoDB instance can handle millions of rows and concurrent users without the performance degradation common in shared cloud platforms. Self-hosting eliminates per-user pricing constraints, making it cost-effective to scale from 5 to 500+ users without exponential cost increases typical of SaaS alternatives. Hostinger VPS ensures your sensitive business data, customer information, and proprietary workflows remain within your infrastructure, meeting compliance requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and corporate security policies. You gain full control over database optimization, backup schedules, and scaling strategies as your data grows. The PostgreSQL backend provides enterprise-grade reliability with ACID compliance, while persistent storage ensures zero data loss across container restarts. This makes Hostinger VPS the ideal platform for running NocoDB as your organization's central data management and collaboration hub, delivering Airtable-like functionality without the vendor lock-in or recurring per-seat costs.