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NocoDB

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Open-source Airtable alternative that turns databases into smart spreadsheets.

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Overview

NocoDB builds developer tools, no-code, and open source software since 2021 and is listed with a Frankfurt, Germany base. Its EU presence does not change its ownership: EU Alts has verified that NocoDB is independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in United States, and hosts customer data with UNKNOWN, so it may still fall under the reach of the US CLOUD Act — worth weighing against Airtable on this specific point.

Why European teams pick NocoDB

Teams in Europe still consider NocoDB for its developer tools product and Germany presence, operating since 2021, but unlike a fully EU-owned provider, NocoDB is independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in United States, and hosts customer data with UNKNOWN — so it does not fully avoid US CLOUD Act exposure the way some other alternatives to Airtable do.

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About

NocoDB is an open-source platform that transforms any SQL database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, SQL Server) into a collaborative spreadsheet-like interface — an Airtable-style frontend for your existing data. Founded in Germany (Frankfurt) in 2021, NocoDB is released under the AGPL licence and fully self-hostable on any EU server. It exposes a REST and GraphQL API alongside the no-code interface, making it usable for both technical and non-technical users. NocoDB does not move your data — it connects to and reads your existing database in place, so all data stays in whatever EU-hosted database you already operate. It is a popular choice for EU teams that want Airtable functionality without sending their operational data to US servers.

Details

Founded
2021
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Ownership
Independently owned (United States)
Hosting
UNKNOWN
CLOUD Act
Exposed
Verified
2026-07-31
Last checked
2026-07-31

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Frequently asked questions

What does NocoDB do?

NocoDB is open-source airtable alternative that turns databases into smart spreadsheets. It is listed under developer tools, no-code, and open source on EU Alts because its core functionality serves teams looking for a European developer tools tool with EU data residency, typically as a switch away from Airtable.

Is NocoDB GDPR compliant?

NocoDB is listed with a Frankfurt, Germany base, but its recorded ownership is based in United States, so EU jurisdiction is not assumed. However, EU Alts has verified that NocoDB is independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in United States, and hosts customer data with UNKNOWN, which means — unlike a fully EU-owned provider — it may still be reachable under the US CLOUD Act, similar to Airtable in that respect.

How do teams switch from Airtable to NocoDB?

Teams evaluating a move from Airtable to NocoDB should note: NocoDB is independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in United States, and hosts customer data with UNKNOWN, so this switch narrows but may not fully close the US CLOUD Act gap. Weigh that against the developer tools workflow fit before treating it as a complete Schrems II fix.

Where is NocoDB based?

NocoDB is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The company was founded in 2021. Its main website is https://nocodb.com.