Comparison
ScratchBoard vs NocoDB
Open-source Airtable alternative with any database backend
TL;DR
NocoDB provides a clean spreadsheet UI on top of any database. ScratchBoard goes beyond the database layer with workflow automation, customer portals, marketplace apps, and enterprise features that power complete business operations.
Feature comparison
| Feature | NocoDB | ScratchBoard |
|---|---|---|
| AI App Builder | ||
| Pre-built Business Apps | 25+ | |
| Customer Portals | Full checkout & auth | |
| Workflow Automation | 20+ action types | |
| RBAC Permissions | Basic | 70+ with field-level |
| Stripe Integration | ||
| Self-hosted Option | ||
| Starting Price | Free (self-hosted) | $1/mo |
Where ScratchBoard wins
- Full business application platform, not just a database UI
- 20+ workflow action types for automating business processes
- Customer portals with authentication and Stripe payments
- 25+ marketplace apps that work together seamlessly
- Enterprise RBAC with 70+ permissions and field-level control
NocoDB's strengths
- Spreadsheet UI on top of any SQL database
- Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more
- REST and GraphQL API generation
- Self-hosted with full data control
When to choose NocoDB
Choose NocoDB if you want a free, self-hosted spreadsheet UI on top of your existing database and do not need workflows or portals.
When to choose ScratchBoard
Choose ScratchBoard if you need a full business platform with application building, workflow automation, customer portals, and a marketplace.
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