Open-source Microsoft Access and Power Apps alternative: NocoDB
Updated 7/19/2026
Microsoft Access is tied to the Windows desktop, and Power Apps is billed per user. NocoDB offers a modern, browser-based alternative that turns any database into a spreadsheet-like interface.
What NocoDB does
- Grid, kanban, gallery and form views over your data.
- Team collaboration with row- or field-level permissions.
- Auto-generated REST APIs so you can connect other apps.
- Works over MySQL, PostgreSQL and other existing databases.
Access, Power Apps or Airtable
NocoDB covers the cases where you would use Access (office databases), Power Apps (simple apps over data) or Airtable (smart spreadsheets), but with the data on your server and no per-user cost.
How to start
Install NocoDB with one click from the app catalog, then connect it to your database or start a new one. A small plan is enough for most teams.
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