Alternatives · Project Management
Airtable alternatives
Airtable compared with 12 alternatives: Notion, Smartsheet, monday.com, ClickUp, Asana and 7 more.
Airtable has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirtableThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Notion | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Smartsheet | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| monday.com | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ClickUp | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Asana | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Blue | From $99 one-time | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Fibery | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Infinity | From $6/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Podio | Free plan · from $11.20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wrike | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zenkit | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Baserow | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Airtable
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Notion
Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI
- Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
- Notion also covers notes, wiki and templates.
- Airtable also covers calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams
- Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Airtable has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
- Smartsheet also covers tasks.
- Airtable also covers databases.
Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets
- Free plan · from $9/mo
monday.com
Board-based work management with automations and dashboards
- monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- monday.com also covers tasks and time tracking.
- Airtable also covers databases and calendar.
Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool
- Free plan · from $7/mo
ClickUp
Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards
- ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- ClickUp also covers tasks and time tracking.
- Airtable also covers databases and calendar.
Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription
- Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Asana
Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows
- Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Asana also covers tasks and goals.
- Airtable also covers databases and calendar.
Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments
- From $99 one-time
Blue
Process and project management sold as a one-time purchase
- Blue starts at $99 one-time for up to 5 users. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Airtable has a free plan. Blue does not.
- Blue can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Blue also covers forms.
- Airtable also covers calendar and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Teams that prefer a one-time payment to per-seat subscriptions
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Fibery
Build-your-own work platform on connected databases
- Fibery starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Fibery lists a browser extension.
- Fibery also covers whiteboard and no-code.
- Airtable also covers calendar.
Suits: Teams that want to model their own process rather than adopt a fixed one
- From $6/mo
Infinity
Customizable work management with flat-rate plans for big teams
- Infinity starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Airtable has a free plan. Infinity does not.
- Only Infinity lists a Linux app.
- Infinity also covers tasks and forms.
- Airtable also covers databases.
Suits: Teams that want to design their own structure of boards, folders and tabs
- Free plan · from $11.20/mo
Podio
Customizable work management built from no-code apps
- Podio starts at $11.20 per user / month, billed annually. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Airtable lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Podio also covers tasks, no-code and forms.
- Airtable also covers databases, calendar and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Teams that want to build their own CRM or project tracker without code
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Wrike
Work management with Gantt charts, request forms and proofing
- Wrike starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2 to 15 users). Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Wrike also covers tasks and time tracking.
- Airtable also covers databases and calendar.
Suits: Marketing and creative teams that review and approve assets
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Zenkit
Project management with switchable Kanban, Gantt and mind map views
- Zenkit starts at $8 per seat / month, billed annually. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Airtable has a free plan. Zenkit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zenkit lists a Linux app.
- Zenkit also covers tasks and mind mapping.
- Airtable also covers databases.
Suits: Teams that want one dataset as a board, Gantt chart, table or mind map
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Baserow
Open-source no-code database and application builder
- Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Airtable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Baserow also covers app builder and no-code.
- Airtable also covers calendar, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database they can host themselves
Limits worth knowing in Airtable
- The Free plan is capped at 1,000 records per base and 5 editors.
- Record limits apply per base on paid plans too: 50,000 on Team and 125,000 on Business.
- Timeline and Gantt views and extensions are not part of the Free plan.
- Two-way sync and the admin panel need the Business plan at $45 per seat / month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Airtable?
The alternatives to Airtable in this directory are Notion, Smartsheet, monday.com, ClickUp, Asana, Blue, Fibery, Infinity, Podio, Wrike, Zenkit and Baserow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Airtable.
Is there a free alternative to Airtable?
Yes. Notion, monday.com, ClickUp, Asana, Fibery, Podio, Wrike and Baserow have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Airtable alternatives work on Linux?
The Airtable listing does not include a Linux app. ClickUp, Infinity and Zenkit list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Airtable?
Baserow is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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