Deploy NocoDB on Your VPS
Deploy NocoDB on your VPS in one click. Turn any database into a smart spreadsheet — an open-source Airtable alternative with grids, kanban, forms, and a REST API.
NocoDB turns a SQL database into a smart spreadsheet. Build grid, kanban, gallery, and calendar views over your data, hand non-technical teammates a form to fill in, set per-table permissions, and get an auto-generated REST API over everything. It is the open-source answer to Airtable — without the per-record pricing.
Vessl deploys NocoDB with a dedicated PostgreSQL service, networked together with persistent volumes so your bases and uploads survive redeploys. Create your admin account on first visit and start building — or point NocoDB at an existing database and it will introspect the schema for you.
What's included
- NocoDB + PostgreSQL deployed together as a connected stack
- Grid, kanban, gallery, and calendar views over your tables
- Shareable forms and views for non-technical collaborators
- Auto-generated REST API and webhooks over every table
- Persistent volumes so bases and uploads survive redeploys
Common use cases
- Airtable alternative for internal trackers and CRMs
- Friendly spreadsheet UI over an existing production database
- No-code back office with an API your apps can call
Frequently asked questions
How is NocoDB different from Airtable?
NocoDB is open source and self-hosted, so there are no per-record or per-seat limits and your data stays on your own server. It can also sit on top of an existing SQL database rather than locking data into a proprietary store.
Can I connect it to a database I already have?
Yes — NocoDB introspects an existing MySQL or Postgres schema and builds views over it. The bundled Postgres stores NocoDB's own metadata; you can add external data sources from the dashboard.
Is there an API?
Yes. Every table gets an auto-generated REST API with token auth, plus webhooks you can fire on record changes — so NocoDB can act as a lightweight backend for your apps.
Ready to ship?
Deploy NocoDB in under a minute.
Connect your VPS, pick this template, fill in any required fields. Vessl handles the container, SSL, and persistent storage.
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