NocoDB vs Teable
Self-host pick — both replace Airtable (Spreadsheet / lightweight database).
Both NocoDB and Teable self-host as a replacement for Airtable (Spreadsheet / lightweight database). Pick NocoDB if you want teams that already have Postgres/MySQL and want an Airtable-shaped UI on top; pick Teable if you want users who want raw Postgres backing their Airtable-style sheets so they can also query with SQL. Both are AGPL-family licensed and similar to set up.
| NocoDBopen-source | Teableopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 10min docker-compose | 15min docker-compose |
| Monthly cost | $5 VPS for a small team — Mysql/Postgres + the NocoDB image. | $5 VPS for small teams. |
| GitHub | nocodb/nocodb | teableio/teable |
| Replaces | Airtable | Airtable |
Good fit for
NocoDB
Teams that already have Postgres/MySQL and want an Airtable-shaped UI on top.
Weak at:Automations are thinner than Airtable's; rich-text fields render plainer.
Teable
Users who want raw Postgres backing their Airtable-style sheets so they can also query with SQL.
Weak at:Younger project; smaller integration ecosystem.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli airtable prints Airtable's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, NocoDB or Teable?
NocoDB: 10min docker-compose. Teable: 15min docker-compose.
What does each cost to run?
NocoDB: $5 VPS for a small team — Mysql/Postgres + the NocoDB image.. Teable: $5 VPS for small teams.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do NocoDB and Teable replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Airtable.