Ninox
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What is Ninox
Ninox is a low-code platform for building custom business applications on top of a relational database. It targets teams and small-to-mid-sized organizations that need to create internal tools such as CRM, project tracking, inventory, and workflow apps without traditional software development. The product combines a visual app builder with forms, reports, and automation, and it supports deployment on web, mobile, and (for some editions) self-hosted environments. It also provides scripting for more advanced logic and integrations.
Database-centric app building
Ninox centers application development around a built-in database with tables, relationships, and configurable views. This approach fits common internal-tool use cases where data modeling and CRUD workflows are primary requirements. Users can create forms, lists, and reports directly from the data structure, reducing the need to assemble separate database and UI layers.
Low-code with scripting option
The platform supports visual configuration for many tasks while also providing a scripting language for validations, calculations, and custom actions. This helps teams start with no-code patterns and then extend apps when requirements become more specific. Compared with platforms that require heavier engineering from the outset, this can shorten time-to-first-solution for departmental apps.
Multi-device access and sharing
Ninox provides web and mobile access so users can capture and work with data in the field as well as in the office. It supports collaboration features such as shared databases and role-based access controls (feature availability depends on plan/edition). This makes it suitable for operational teams that need a single system of record across devices.
Limited enterprise governance depth
Organizations with strict SDLC, centralized governance, and advanced environment management may find fewer built-in controls than in enterprise-focused platforms. Capabilities such as complex release management, advanced auditability, and large-scale administration can require additional process and tooling. This can be a constraint for regulated or very large deployments.
Integration breadth varies by use case
While Ninox supports integrations (including via APIs and automation connectors), coverage and depth can vary depending on the target systems and required authentication patterns. Some integrations may require custom scripting or middleware to meet enterprise requirements. Teams should validate connectors, rate limits, and data sync behavior for their specific stack.
Not optimized for complex apps
Ninox is well-suited to data-driven internal applications but may be less appropriate for highly complex, customer-facing applications with sophisticated UI requirements. Advanced workflow orchestration, large-scale process automation, and extensive customization can be harder to implement than in platforms designed primarily for those scenarios. Performance and maintainability should be assessed for very large datasets and complex logic.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | €11.00 per user/month (billed annually, VAT not included) | 1 GB storage per user; unlimited workspaces, databases & tables; up to 50,000 records per database; 1,500 API calls/month; low-code script automations; automatic backups; secure cloud hosting (Germany); community support. |
| Professional | €22.00 per user/month (billed annually, VAT not included) | 2 GB storage per user; unlimited workspaces, databases & tables; up to 500,000 records per database; 30,000 API calls/month; unlimited change history; views (Gantt, Pivot); user-defined roles & role-based access control; manual backup download & restore; individual email support. |
| Enterprise | Price on request / Contact sales | 5 GB storage per user; dedicated server / private cloud option; Single Sign-On (OIDC, SAML, AD DS); unlimited users, workspaces, API calls and records; SMTP & SQL connectors; priority email support; Enterprise extensions (CRM, HR) available. |
Additional offering:
- Ninox On-Premises: Price on request (self-hosted installation with reduced feature set).
- Private Cloud / Enterprise instances: trial available; Enterprise starts with minimum 10 licenses (per official site).
Seller details
Ninox Software GmbH
Berlin, Germany
2013
Private
https://ninox.com/
https://x.com/ninoxdb
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