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Airtable vs Teable

A side-by-side look at Airtable (the paid SaaS) and Teable (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.

Airtable Teable
Tagline Spreadsheet-database hybrid with rich field types and views. Postgres-backed Airtable alternative.
License Proprietary SaaS AGPL-3.0
Pricing Free tier; Team from $20/user/month. Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan
Self-host option No Yes — difficulty 2/5
Hosted cloud available Yes (only option) Yes
Desktop apps Varies by product Web only
Mobile apps Official apps typically available None official
Ad slot — between tables

Best for

Teams that need real Postgres power behind an Airtable view.

Teable strengths

  • Built on Postgres — real database power.
  • Real-time collaboration and Airtable-style views.
  • Active development with frequent releases.

Teable weaknesses

  • Newer than NocoDB / Baserow.
  • Advanced features still shipping.
  • Smaller extension library.

What's the catch with Airtable?

  • Price jumps put it out of reach for many teams.
  • API and automation quotas are restrictive.
  • Exporting large bases is cumbersome.

Still unsure?

Check the full list of alternatives to Airtable: see Airtable alternatives, or learn more about Teable on its project page.