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Microsoft Access vs NocoDB: catalog facts
Microsoft AccessNocoDB
Paid

Available through Microsoft 365 plans; a free trial is offered.

Freemium

Free to start, with paid cloud plans and sales-led options for organisations.

Windows Web, Self-hosted
  • Builds desktop databases and custom database apps
  • Forms and reports for working with data without writing code
  • Connects to existing Postgres and MySQL databases
  • Grid, Kanban, gallery and form views
  • Requires a paid Microsoft license
  • Desktop-focused rather than a web database
  • Larger plans go through sales
  • Check the current licence terms before self-hosting commercially
Downloadable app Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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