Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Nodb

Open Source Dev Kit for Postgres: API, RAG, & Real-Time CRUD

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nodb launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Supabase▲2,325

   The Postgres developer platform is now generally available

   2024 · supabase.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Open Source PostgreSQL Studio▲407

   Powerful PostgreSQL tool is now open source for self-hosting

   2021 · supabase.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   nodb▲127

   Database for your apps in 30 seconds via JSON API

   2023 · its alternatives →

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   NoDB▲16

   2017 · blog.zappa.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   postgres.new▲774

   The in-browser Postgres sandbox with AI assistance

   2024 · database.build · its alternatives →

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   Opengrep▲340

   The open source code security engine

   2025 · opengrep.dev · its alternatives →

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   I open-sourced the in-memory PostgreSQL I built at work for E2E tests▲379

   In-memory Postgres for unit/E2E tests. Contribute to hexclave/pgmock development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Postgres.js – Fastest Full-Featured PostgreSQL Client for Node and Deno▲257

   Postgres.js - The Fastest full featured PostgreSQL client for Node.js, Deno, Bun and CloudFlare - porsager/postgres

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Xata▲236

   xata scratch gives you a disposable copy of your Postgres from the terminal. One command forks a branch with your real data, runs your query, and deletes it.

   2022 · xata.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    GraphQL for Postgres▲195

    GraphQL for Postgres. Contribute to solidsnack/GraphpostgresQL development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Godb is a simple Go ORM for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and SQL Server▲205

    A Go SQL query builder and struct mapper. Contribute to samonzeweb/godb development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Realtime Postgres▲62

    Broadcast, Presence, and Postgres Changes via WebSockets - supabase/realtime

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Nub – A Bun-like all-in-one toolkit for Node.js▲277

    Colin here, creator of Nub. I’ve had the general shape of this in mind for years. Nub runs your code with stock `node`, augmented with a `--require` preload hook[0] that adds a transpiler (oxc-powered, packaged as a Node-API add-on), registers a module resolution hook[1], and injects polyfills as needed for APIs like `Worker`, `Temporal`, etc. All purely additive, your code ultimately runs using Node’s actual engine & stdlib implementations. [0] https://nodejs.org/api/cli.html#-require-module [1]…

    Jun 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    SnapQL – Desktop app to query Postgres with AI▲104

    SnapQL is an open-source desktop app (built with Electron) that lets you query your Postgres database using natural language. It’s schema-aware, so you don’t need to copy-paste your schema or write complex SQL by hand. Everything runs locally — your OpenAI API key, your data, and your queries — so it's secure and private. Just connect your DB, describe what you want, and SnapQL writes and runs the SQL for you.

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Splitgraph - Build and share data with Postgres, inspired by Docker/Git▲81

    EnterpriseDB (“EDB”), the leader in accelerating Postgres® in the enterprise, today announced its acquisition of Splitgraph, an early-stage disruptor that provides a Postgres compatible serverless SQL API for building data driven applications from hundreds of datasources. This move is seen as a mean

    2020 · splitgraph.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    PostgREST API in Rust (Supports PG/MySQL/SQLite/ClickHouse)▲33

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Nabubit▲203

    Your database design copilot

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Postgresqlco.nf: PostgreSQL Configuration for Humans▲223

    We like open source, we develop open source software, and we are very active and well known at Postgres community. We also develop custom products for clients, always around Postgres environment

    2020 · ongres.com · its alternatives →

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    Postgresus▲35

    Open source PostgreSQL backup tool

    Dec 2025 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    PeerDB▲110

    Fast, native ETL for Postgres

    2023 · peerdb.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Fastgrep▲104

    Find and organize your Slack team's links and files

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    GoatDB – A lightweight, offline-first, realtime NoDB for Deno and React▲90

    Hey HN, We've been experimenting with a real-time, version-controlled NoDB for Deno & React called GoatDB. The idea is to remove backend complexity while keeping apps fast, offline-resilient, and easy to self-host. Runs on the client – No backend required, incremental queries keep things efficient. Self-hosted & lightweight – Deploy a single executable, no server stack needed. Offline-first & resilient – Clients work independently & can restore state after server outages. Edge-native & fast – Real-time sync happens locally with minimal overhead. Why We Built It: We needed something that’s…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Serverless PostgreSQL Platform by Xata▲152

    Postgres, powered up

    2024 · xata.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Postgres Docker image with common extensions▲130

    Unmodified Postgres with some useful extensions. Contribute to supabase/postgres development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →