Best No-Code Database Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Lark is ranked #1 of 39 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Ninox and Airtable. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ninox. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Grist at $0.67/mo.
A no-code database can organize records while providing a way to build interfaces and automate routine work without writing an application. Compare relational data and record limits with permission controls and workflow automation to see how each option handles information and access. API access, app interface builders, and deployment are also useful points to weigh, along with free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Lark, Ninox, and Airtable are among the entries shown. Consider how your records connect, who needs access, and how people will work with the data when comparing the listed capabilities.
39 no-code database software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LarkWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | NinoxWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | €2.08/mo | 6.8 | |
| 3 | AirtableWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $20/mo | 6.7 | |
| 4 | GristWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $0.67/mo | 6.7 | |
| 5 | RagicWeb · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.6 | |
| 6 | BaserowWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.4 | |
| 7 | FusiooWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €912/mo | 6.4 | |
| 8 | Zite DatabaseWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $20/mo | 6.4 | |
| 9 | NocoBaseWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $800/mo | 6.3 | |
| 10 | MatrifyWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 11 | Memento DatabaseWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 12 | SaltcornWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 13 | StackbyWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $9/mo | 5.6 | |
| 14 | Claris FileMakerWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 15 | KEXIWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | MobiDB DatabaseWindows · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | RunabaseWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | Worksheet SystemsWeb · Windows | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | AITableWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | iFreeTools CreatorWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | MathesarWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | MicroDBWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | NocoDBWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | NuBuilder ForteWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 25 | ObvibaseWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
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Questions about this list
Which no-code database software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Lark is ranked #1 of 39 with a score of 6.8. Ninox is second and Airtable third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Grist has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.