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Apache-2.0, 23 k+ stars, v2.1.26.","NocoBase is a scalability-first, open-source no-code\u002Flow-code platform (Apache-2.0, 23 k+ stars, v2.1.26 — released 2026-07-17) designed for developers and teams who want to build data-driven internal tools, CRM, approval workflows, inventory systems and client portals without writing a full-stack app from scratch.\n\nUnlike spreadsheet-style no-code tools such as NocoDB or Airtable, NocoBase is data-model-first: you define entities, fields, relations and permissions, then compose a UI on top. The plugin-based architecture (80+ first-party plugins, open API) lets you extend any behaviour without forking the platform. Permissions are granular down to the field level, making it suitable for multi-tenant setups or sensitive business data.\n\nDeployed via Docker Compose on a ServOrbit VPS (PostgreSQL 16, ~1 GB RAM at idle), NocoBase gives your team a permanent, self-hosted Retool \u002F AppSmith alternative — without per-seat SaaS fees, without your business data leaving your infrastructure.",[16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23],"Data-model-first architecture — define entities, fields, relations and indexes before composing the UI on top.","80+ first-party plugins — workflows, calendars, map views, charts, file manager, Gantt, Kanban, form builder and more.","Granular field-level permissions — control who sees, edits or deletes each field, per role, per collection.","Multi-data-source connector — link multiple PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB or SQLite databases in one interface.","REST API auto-generation — every collection exposes a REST API with filtering, sorting, pagination and relation loading.","Block-based page builder — drag-and-drop tables, forms, charts, maps and action buttons onto responsive pages.","Visual workflow engine — automation builder with conditions, loops, HTTP requests and database triggers.","Apache-2.0 licence — no telemetry, no seat limits, deploy as many instances as you need.",[25,28,31],{"title":26,"body":27},"CRM and sales pipeline for SMBs","Replace Notion CRM or HubSpot Starter with a fully self-hosted pipeline built in NocoBase. Model contacts, companies, deals and activities as related collections. Add a Kanban view for the pipeline stage, a form for lead capture and a role-restricted view for each sales rep — without any spreadsheet hacks. REST API lets your website or chatbot create leads programmatically. All data stays on your VPS.",{"title":29,"body":30},"Internal approval and request workflow","Model leave requests, purchase approvals or IT change requests as structured forms in NocoBase. The visual workflow engine routes submissions through multi-step approval chains (manager → finance → admin), sends email notifications at each step and logs every state transition. No code required — just collections, forms and workflow blocks connected in a drag-and-drop builder.",{"title":32,"body":33},"Inventory and asset management","Track stock, equipment, software licences or fixed assets in a structured NocoBase database with category trees, supplier relations and status fields. Add a barcode or QR field, enable CSV import\u002Fexport and expose the REST API so your warehouse app or ERP can push updates in real time. Deploy on your own VPS so the data never leaves your network — critical for ISO or SOC 2 compliance.",[35,38,41,44,47],{"title":36,"body":37},"Order a ServOrbit VPS","A 2 vCPU \u002F 2 GB RAM plan on Ubuntu 24.04 is recommended. NocoBase with PostgreSQL 16 starts comfortably under 1 GB RAM at idle; 2 GB gives headroom for active use, plugin loading and concurrent users.",{"title":39,"body":40},"Deploy from the Marketplace","Open your ServOrbit control panel, go to Marketplace → Development → NocoBase, and click Deploy. AWX provisions Docker, generates a secret key and database password, writes the environment file and starts the `app` + `postgres` containers. The UI is ready in about 30 seconds.",{"title":42,"body":43},"Create your first admin account","Navigate to `http:\u002F\u002Fyour-vps-ip:13000`. The first-run wizard prompts you to set the system language, time zone, email and password for the root admin. Once logged in, you land on the NocoBase dashboard — no database configuration needed.",{"title":45,"body":46},"Build your first collection","Click Settings → Data Sources → Main → Collections → Create. Add fields (text, number, date, relation, select…) and save. NocoBase immediately generates a REST API for that collection at `\u002Fapi\u002F\u003Ccollection>`. Click UI Configuration to drag a table or form block onto your first page.",{"title":48,"body":49},"Invite team members","Go to Settings → Users & Permissions → Users → Add. Assign roles with field-level permissions. Each user sees only the collections and fields their role grants — useful for hiding financial data from logistics staff or restricting client portals to read-only.",[51,54,57,60,63,66],{"q":52,"a":53},"What is NocoBase?","NocoBase is an open-source, self-hosted no-code\u002Flow-code platform (Apache-2.0, 23 k+ stars, v2.1.26). It lets developers and teams build internal tools, CRM, approval workflows and client portals by defining data models and composing UI blocks — without writing a full-stack app from scratch. Deployed on a ServOrbit VPS, your data never leaves your infrastructure.",{"q":55,"a":56},"How is NocoBase different from NocoDB?","NocoDB is spreadsheet-first: it turns any database into a smart spreadsheet grid. NocoBase is data-model-first: you define entities, relations, field types and permissions, then compose a UI on top with tables, forms, Kanban boards and charts. NocoDB excels at ad-hoc data viewing; NocoBase is better for building structured internal applications with workflows, approval chains and multi-role access control.",{"q":58,"a":59},"How much RAM does NocoBase need?","NocoBase with PostgreSQL 16 starts under 800 MB RAM at idle. A 1 GB VPS is the minimum; a 2 GB plan gives comfortable headroom for active use, plugin loading and concurrent users. NocoBase does not require Redis for core function — the Compose stack is just two containers (app + postgres).",{"q":61,"a":62},"Does NocoBase have a REST API?","Yes. NocoBase auto-generates a REST API for every collection you create. Endpoints support filtering, sorting, pagination, field selection and relation loading. API tokens are generated per user in Settings → API Keys. You can build a mobile app, webhook integration or CI pipeline on top of any NocoBase collection without writing backend code.",{"q":64,"a":65},"Can I connect NocoBase to an existing database?","Yes. NocoBase supports multiple data sources: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and SQLite. In Settings → Data Sources you can add a connection string to an external database and surface its tables as NocoBase collections — with full UI, permissions and API — without migrating the data. The bundled PostgreSQL in the Compose stack is used for NocoBase's own metadata only.",{"q":67,"a":68},"Is NocoBase free to self-host?","Yes. NocoBase is Apache-2.0 open-source software — free to use, modify and self-host with no per-seat fees, no subscription plans, no usage limits and no telemetry. You pay only for the ServOrbit VPS. A commercial Enterprise plan adds premium plugins (SSO, audit logs, white-label) for teams that need them.",{"ram":70,"cpu":71,"stack":72,"port":76},"2 GB","1 vCPU",[73,74,75],"Docker","Node.js","PostgreSQL 16","13000",[],[],[],{"key":81,"slug":81,"name":82,"objective":83,"icon":84,"color":85},"developpement","Development","Kick off a software project quickly.","dev","text-warning bg-warning\u002F10",1785714048812]