NocoBase
NocoBase is an AI-driven, open-source, self-hosted no-code and low-code development platform designed to help development teams quickly build and deploy various busine…
Our verdict
Who it's for
An AI-driven, open-source, self-hosted no-code & low-code development platform for rapid system building.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires self-hosting, which might be a barrier for users without technical expertise.
Pros
- +Open-source and self-hosted, offering total control over data and source code.
- +Combines no-code with AI and custom code for flexibility and extensibility.
- +Data model-driven approach provides more power than form/table-driven systems.
- +Addresses common limitations of no-code platforms like inflexibility and limited capabilities.
- +Includes AI employees and advanced workflow automation for smarter systems.
Cons
- −Requires self-hosting, which might be a barrier for users without technical expertise.
- −The learning curve for advanced features like scripting and plugin development might be steep for non-developers.
- −Relies on users to integrate AI models, which might require some technical understanding.
Key features
- ✓Define and connect data sources (main database, external databases, third-party APIs)
- ✓Display data with various blocks (tables, forms, charts, calendars)
- ✓Process data through actions (add, edit, query, import, export, workflows)
- ✓Utilize built-in or custom AI employees for task handling
- ✓Orchestrate complex logic with automated workflows
- ✓Implement fine-grained permissions for menus, data, and actions
- ✓Extend functionality with general-purpose plugins
- ✓Write custom scripts directly on pages for advanced logic
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | — | month | Core and foundational plugins are fully open source; Written in TypeScript, using Node.js, React, Koa, and other mainstream stacks; Defines only standard interfaces, avoiding private DSLs |
| Commercial licenses and plugins | — | month | No subscriptions; No consideration for the number of users; No consideration for the number of applications |