NocoDB
nocodb.com
Open-source no-code database platform that turns any SQL database into a smart spreadsheet — a self-hostable alternative to Airtable.
Why it is useful
NocoDB sits on top of existing databases (MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, and more) and gives them an Airtable-style spreadsheet UI with views, forms, and automations, without Airtable's row limits or per-user pricing. Because it wraps a real database, data isn't locked into a proprietary format.
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