# NocoDB Pricing Guide

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URL: https://nocodb.com/docs/product/account-settings/cloud-enterprise-edition/understanding-pricing
Last updated: 2026-09-25

Transparent, Scalable, and Business-Friendly

## Executive Summary

NocoDB's pricing model is designed with growing businesses in mind. Our unique "**pay for 9, get unlimited**" approach means you'll never pay for more than 9 editor seats, regardless of your team size. This creates predictable costs and exceptional value as your organization scales.

**Key Benefits:**

* **Predictable costs** - Your bill caps at 9 editor seats automatically
* **Unlimited scale** - Add as many team members as needed without additional cost
* **Immediate value** - Start small and grow without pricing penalties
* **No surprises** - Transparent billing with no hidden fees

## Understanding User Roles and Billing

### Billable vs. Non-Billable Users

**Billable Users (Editors):** Team members who can create, modify, or delete data

* **Owner:** Full administrative control
* **Creator:** Can create new bases and modify data
* **Editor:** Can modify existing data and records

**Non-Billable Users (Always Free):** Team members with view-only or limited access

* **Commenter:** Can view records and add comments, but cannot edit data
* **Viewer:** Read-only access to data and dashboards

💡 **Pro Tip:** Maximize your investment by assigning Commenter or Viewer roles to stakeholders who only need to review data, not edit it.

## The "Pay for 9, Get Unlimited" Model

**How It Works**

1. **You pay for only the first 9 editor seats** - regardless of your actual number of editors
2. **Every editor beyond the 9th is completely free** - no limits, no restrictions
3. **Start with any number** - begin with 1-2 users and grow naturally
4. **Automatic billing cap** - NocoDB stops charging after the 9th editor

### Real-World Example

**Scenario:** Your company has 45 total users across different departments

* **25 editors** (Sales, Operations, Product teams who need to update data)
* **20 commenters/viewers** (Executives, stakeholders who review reports)

**What you pay for:**

* Only 9 editor seats (not all 25 editors)
* 0 seats for commenters/viewers

**Your cost:** Same as a 9-person team, but with 45 people using the platform.

## Pricing Plans Comparison

### Plus Plan

**Price:** $12 per editor/month (Annual)

**Best for:** Growing teams and departments

| Team Size (Editors) | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Cost Per User/Month |
| ------------------- | ------------ | ----------- | ------------------- |
| 5 editors           | $60          | $720        | **$12.00**          |
| 10 editors          | $108         | $1,296      | **$10.80**          |
| 25 editors          | $108         | $1,296      | **$4.32**           |
| 50 editors          | $108         | $1,296      | **$2.16**           |
| 100 editors         | $108         | $1,296      | **$1.08**           |

### Business Plan

**Price:** $24 per editor/month (Annual)

**Best for:** Enterprise teams requiring advanced features

| Team Size (Editors) | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Cost Per User/Month |
| ------------------- | ------------ | ----------- | ------------------- |
| 5 editors           | $120         | $1,440      | **$24.00**          |
| 10 editors          | $216         | $2,592      | **$21.60**          |
| 25 editors          | $216         | $2,592      | **$8.64**           |
| 50 editors          | $216         | $2,592      | **$4.32**           |
| 100 editors         | $216         | $2,592      | **$2.16**           |

## ROI Calculator

**Traditional Per-Seat Pricing vs. NocoDB**

Example: 40-person team needing editing access

| Pricing Model               | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Savings with NocoDB |
| --------------------------- | ------------ | ----------- | ------------------- |
| Traditional SaaS ($15/user) | $600         | $7,200      | -                   |
| **NocoDB Plus**             | $108         | $1,296      | **$5,904 saved**    |
| **NocoDB Business**         | $216         | $2,592      | **$4,608 saved**    |

*The larger your team, the greater your savings.*

## Included usage credits

Every NocoDB Cloud plan includes a monthly allowance of **credits**, the usage unit for NocoDB AI, script execution, and AI web search:

| Plan       | Credits per month            |
| ---------- | ---------------------------- |
| Free       | 500 per workspace            |
| Plus       | 1,000 per billed editor seat |
| Business   | 2,500 per billed editor seat |
| Scale      | 5,000 per billed editor seat |
| Enterprise | 7,500 per billed editor seat |

Need more? Credit packs start at $10 for 10,000 credits and roll over for 12 months. See [Credits](/docs/product/workspaces/credits) for the full details.

## Changing plans

Note that, you can change your plan at any time from the billing dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately, and you'll be billed on a prorated basis. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

<Callout type="warning">
  Please ensure your workspace usage fits within the limits of the downgraded plan (record limits, storage, etc.).
</Callout>

The detailed steps for change plan are captured [here](/docs/product/workspaces/billing#change-your-plan).

## Access your invoices

To view and download your invoices, go to **Settings** > **Billing** in the workspace sidebar. You can access past invoices, their statuses, and download them for your records. Find more details [here](/docs/product/workspaces/billing#download-invoices).

## Cancel your plan

You can cancel your paid plan anytime from the billing dashboard. Upon cancellation, your workspace remains on the current plan until the end of the billing period. After that, it automatically moves to the Free plan, and no further charges are made.

<Callout type="warning">
  Before canceling, ensure you’ve backed up any data or features available only in paid plans, as these may become unavailable after the downgrade.
</Callout>

Follow the detailed steps [here](/docs/product/workspaces/billing#cancel-plan).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I change user roles after setup?

Yes, you can promote Commenters to Editors or vice versa at any time. Billing adjusts automatically based on your current editor count (up to 9 paid seats).

### What happens if I temporarily need more than 9 editors?

Nothing changes with your billing. Add as many editors as needed - you'll still only pay for 9 seats.

### Do I need to commit to 9 seats upfront?

No. Start with the number of editors you need today. You'll only pay for active editor seats until you reach 9.

### How does annual vs. monthly billing work?

Annual billing provides the pricing shown above and helps you save 20% compared to monthly billing.

### Questions About Pricing?

Our sales team is here to help you understand how NocoDB's pricing model works for your specific situation. **[Book a consultation call →](https://cal.com/nocodb/sales/)**

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## Related pages

- [Community Edition vs Enterprise Edition](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/account-settings/cloud-enterprise-edition/community-vs-paid-editions.md): Complete overview of the differences between NocoDBs Community vs Enterprise Edition.
- [OSS to Enterprise Migration](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/account-settings/cloud-enterprise-edition/oss-to-enterprise-migration.md)
- [Admin Panel](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/account-settings/cloud-enterprise-edition/admin-panel.md): This article explains how to use the Admin Panel in Cloud & Self hosted Enterprise Edition.