Airtable

Spreadsheet-database hybrid for custom project trackers.

Airtable works as a spreadsheet-database hybrid, letting teams build their own relational trackers rather than adopting someone else's fixed template. Grid, kanban, and calendar views cover the same underlying data, and automations handle the busywork of moving records between states. That flexibility makes it popular for content calendars, CRM, and lightweight project management — systems built around data that doesn't fit a rigid structure. It scales from solo freelancers up through mid-size teams, and integrations with Slack, Google Workspace, Zapier, and Salesforce connect it to the rest of a stack.

At a glance

Who's it for?

It's popular with teams building their own systems — content calendars, CRM, lightweight project management — around data that doesn't fit a rigid template.

Strength

Its flexibility and multiple views (grid, kanban, calendar) make it attractive for teams that want a tool shaped to their exact process.

Trade-off

The free plan has record limits, and it isn't purpose-built for project management the way a dedicated PM tool is.

When to choose it

A strong option for teams that want to design their own data-driven tracker rather than adopt a fixed PM structure.

Airtable pricing

Free

Up to 5 editors

Unlimited bases
1,000 records per base
100 automation runs
1 GB of attachments per base

Team

$20 per seat / month

Billed annually, or $24 billed monthly

50,000 records per base
25,000 automation runs
Gantt and timeline view
Standard sync integrations

Business

$45 per seat / month

Billed annually, or $54 billed monthly

125,000 records per base
100,000 automation runs
Admin panel
SAML-based single sign-on

Enterprise Scale

Custom contact sales

500,000 records per base
500,000 automation runs
Enterprise API
Audit logs and DLP

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated, and may vary by region, team size, and billing period. Vendors change plans often. See current Airtable pricing →

Why teams choose it

Highly customizable
Multiple views (grid, kanban, calendar)
Strong automations

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FAQ

Is Airtable free to use?

Yes. Airtable has a free plan, up to 5 editors. The free plan includes: Unlimited bases; 1,000 records per base; 100 automation runs. Paid plans start at $20 per seat / month (Team).