NocoBase
No-code development platforms
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Rapid application development (RAD) software
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What is NocoBase
NocoBase is an open-source, self-hostable no-code/low-code platform for building internal tools and business applications on top of a relational database. It provides a web-based admin UI to model data, generate CRUD interfaces, configure permissions, and extend functionality through a plugin architecture. Typical use cases include back-office apps, lightweight workflow-style apps, and custom data management portals for teams that want control over hosting and source code.
Open-source and self-hostable
NocoBase can be deployed on your own infrastructure, which supports data residency and internal security requirements. The source-available/open-source model enables code review and deeper customization than many hosted-only builders. This also reduces dependency on a single vendor’s hosting environment for uptime and compliance controls.
Database-driven app building
The product centers on defining data models and generating application interfaces around them. This approach fits common internal-tool patterns such as record management, admin consoles, and role-based access to structured data. Teams can iterate quickly on schemas and UI without building everything from scratch.
Extensible plugin architecture
NocoBase supports extending core capabilities via plugins, which can be important when out-of-the-box features do not match a specific process. This enables adding custom pages, integrations, or domain-specific logic while keeping the base platform consistent. It can suit mixed teams where some users configure apps and developers implement extensions.
Requires technical deployment skills
Self-hosting typically requires familiarity with servers, containers, databases, and upgrades. Organizations without DevOps capacity may find initial setup and ongoing maintenance more complex than fully managed alternatives. Operational tasks (backups, monitoring, patching) remain the customer’s responsibility in self-managed deployments.
No-code depth varies by use case
For advanced workflows, complex UI behavior, or specialized integrations, teams may need to write code or build custom plugins. This can limit suitability for non-technical users who expect end-to-end configuration without developer involvement. The boundary between configuration and development depends on the app’s complexity.
Ecosystem and support maturity
Compared with long-established enterprise platforms, the breadth of prebuilt templates, connectors, and certified implementation partners may be smaller. Buyers may need to validate availability of documentation, community activity, and commercial support options for production use. This can increase implementation effort for organizations seeking turnkey solutions.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Edition | Free | Open-source (AGPLv3), self-hosted, full source code, unlimited users/apps/records, includes most AI employee capabilities, community support; NocoBase branding shown on interface. |
| Standard Edition | $800 — one-time (lifetime license) | Commercial license for internal use, keep code/plugins closed-source, replace NocoBase branding, connect external DBs (MySQL/Postgres), large-volume Excel import/export, 1 year of upgrades included. |
| Professional Edition | $8,000 — one-time (lifetime license) | Build apps for clients, advanced AI employee capabilities, SSO, advanced workflows (approvals, subflows, webhooks), stronger security, full edit history, scheduled backups, dev/test/prod environments, dedicated usage consulting. |
| Enterprise Edition | Contact sales / Custom pricing | Cluster deployment, enterprise data sources (Oracle, ClickHouse, Doris), multi-application & multi-space for multi-tenant scenarios, advanced telemetry/audit/logging, priority roadmap scheduling and extended support; includes access to commercial edition source code. |
Additional (plugin/points pricing from official site):
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Plugin Points: 1 point = $50 (used to redeem commercial plugins developed by NocoBase). Official site states commercial licenses and plugin bundles provide plugin points; individual commercial plugin prices are listed on the Plugins page (examples shown on site).
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Plugin bundles (points-based bundles offered by NocoBase):
| Bundle Name | Points | Regular Price | Discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P8 | 8 | $400 | — | $400 |
| P16 | 16 | $800 | 2% | $784 |
| P32 | 32 | $1,600 | 5% | $1,520 |
| P64 | 64 | $3,200 | 10% | $2,880 |
| P128 | 128 | $6,400 | 20% | $5,120 |
| Unlimited | Licensed to use all current and future commercial plugins developed by NocoBase. | — | — | $10,000 |
(Notes: many plugins are free; some commercial plugins are sold individually with perpetual use or perpetual+1-year-upgrades options — plugin examples and point prices are shown on the official Plugins page.)
