Which databases does NocoDB support?

NocoDB runs on PostgreSQL or MySQL. The ServOrbit one-click install ships with a dedicated PostgreSQL 16 container so you are ready out of the box, but it can also connect to an existing external database.

Can I migrate from Airtable?

Yes. NocoDB has a built-in Airtable importer that brings your bases, tables and views across, plus CSV, Excel and JSON imports.

Does it expose an API?

Every table automatically gets REST and GraphQL endpoints with token authentication, so you can use NocoDB as a no-code backend for other applications.

How much RAM does it need?

A small team instance runs comfortably in around 2 GB of RAM. Larger workspaces with many concurrent users and automations benefit from 4 GB or more.

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NocoDB

Turn any database into a smart spreadsheet — the open-source, self-hosted Airtable alternative.

2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended) RAM 2 vCPU Port 8080 Available

Source code

Tech stack

Docker · Node.js · PostgreSQL 16 · Redis 7

Minimum RAM2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)

Minimum CPU2 vCPU

Default port8080

Compatible OSubuntu-24.04

NocoDB is an open-source no-code platform that turns any relational database into a collaborative smart spreadsheet. Build grids, kanban boards, galleries, calendars and forms on top of PostgreSQL or MySQL, then expose the same data through auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs — no backend code required.

Deployed on a ServOrbit VPS, NocoDB gives your team an Airtable-style workspace that stays entirely on your own server: your tables, attachments and API keys never leave your infrastructure, and there is no per-row or per-seat pricing. The stack runs from a single Docker Compose file — NocoDB, PostgreSQL and Redis — and scales from a solo project tracker to a shared operational database for the whole company.

Key features

Multiple views over one table: grid, kanban, gallery, calendar and form

Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs over your data

Works on top of existing PostgreSQL or MySQL databases

Built-in automations, webhooks and scheduled actions

Granular roles and shareable, password-protected views

Import from Airtable, CSV, Excel and JSON

AGPL-3.0 — fully self-hostable, your data stays on your VPS

When to use this solution?

1

Internal operations database

Replace scattered spreadsheets with a shared, permissioned workspace — CRM, inventory, project trackers — backed by a real PostgreSQL database your team can query directly.

2

No-code backend for apps

Expose your tables as REST/GraphQL APIs and wire them into a frontend, a mobile app or an automation tool without writing a backend.

3

Client-facing data portals

Share filtered, read-only views with clients or partners through password-protected links instead of emailing spreadsheets.

Deploy NocoDB on your VPS

Guide optimized for ServOrbit Cloud VPS.

01

Order the VPS

Pick a ServOrbit VPS and select NocoDB from the marketplace. The instance is provisioned with Docker pre-installed.

02

One-click install

NocoDB, PostgreSQL and Redis are deployed from a single Compose file with secrets generated automatically.

03

Create your admin account

Open your domain, set the first super-admin user and create your first base.

04

Build your first table

Import a CSV or start from scratch, then switch between grid, kanban and form views.

05

Connect via API

Grab your API token and call the auto-generated REST or GraphQL endpoints from your apps.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. NocoDB is open-source under the AGPL-3.0 licence. On a ServOrbit VPS you only pay for the server — there is no per-seat or per-row pricing like Airtable.

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Development

Activate NocoDB on your infrastructure.

Dedicated Cloud VPS — IPv4 included, European datacenter, support included. Your data never leaves your server.

Recommended configuration: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended) RAM · 2 vCPU