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Best Airtable alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Airtable alternatives are Monday.com, Notion, and Smartsheet — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Monday.com at $9 per seat/month.

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3 Airtable alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
Monday.com Project management $9 (Basic) Visual work OS with boards, automations, and AI credits. See all tiers →
Notion Workspace docs $10 (Plus) Notion prices by workspace members and separates Enterprise controls from self-serve Plus and Business plans. See all tiers →
Smartsheet Project management $12 (Pro) Spreadsheet-first PM platform for ops and PMO teams. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Airtable

  • Monday.com — Visual work OS with boards, automations, and AI credits.
  • Notion — Notion prices by workspace members and separates Enterprise controls from self-serve Plus and Business plans.
  • Smartsheet — Spreadsheet-first PM platform for ops and PMO teams.

Compare against Airtable itself

Before you switch, price Airtable on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Monday.com cheaper than Airtable?

Yes — Monday.com's cheapest paid tier is $9, below Airtable's cheapest paid tier at $20. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Airtable?

Monday.com publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Airtable alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Airtable alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Airtable most often shortlist Monday.com, Notion, Smartsheet. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.