Airtable — full review and pricing

Quick facts. Airtable is operated by Formagrid, Inc. (dba Airtable), headquartered in San Francisco, California (United States), with the brand established in 2012 by Howie Liu, Andrew Ofstad, and Emmett Nicholas. The operator is privately held; raised $735M Series F at $11.7B valuation in 2021. Airtable positions itself as a no-code database and app platform competing with Notion, Monday.com and Smartsheet, billed via the tier structure detailed below.

Airtable markets a project management subscription targeted at users who want a fully-managed product without piecing it together themselves. The pricing snapshot below pulls Subger's live tracker, so anchor prices stay current as Airtable adjusts published rates. The rest of this page details the operator, current tiers, feature coverage, support reach and 10 short FAQs.

Operator background

Airtable runs under Formagrid, Inc. (dba Airtable), headquartered in San Francisco, California (United States). The product was established in 2012 by Howie Liu, Andrew Ofstad, and Emmett Nicholas, and the company is currently privately held; raised $735M Series F at $11.7B valuation in 2021. Airtable sits in the project management category and competes for the same recurring spend as nearby project management brands on this site. See related coverage in /en/us/promo and /en/us/deal for cross-brand context.

Headquarters and corporate status

• Legal entity: Formagrid, Inc. (dba Airtable)
• HQ: San Francisco, California (United States)
• Founded / launched: 2012 by Howie Liu, Andrew Ofstad, and Emmett Nicholas
• Ownership: privately held; raised $735M Series F at $11.7B valuation in 2021

The operator's corporate status determines who you contract with at checkout — typically the legal entity above, even if billing goes through a regional reseller.

Why Airtable matters in project management

Airtable positions itself as a no-code database and app platform competing with Notion, Monday.com and Smartsheet. The 2024-2025 differentiator: 2024-2025 pivoted to AI-native with Airtable AI, Cobuilder for app generation, and discontinued the free public-share feature on lower tiers.

Pricing and tier structure

Current tier structure: Free; Team $20/seat/mo; Business $45/seat/mo; Enterprise Scale custom. The anchor price referenced for headline comparison is Team $20/seat/month.

Plan grid

What changes between tiers

Higher tiers typically unlock larger allowances, additional household members or extra premium content; entry tiers exist for trial usage. Live prices in the Subger plan tracker override these anchors when Airtable adjusts published rates.

Recent pricing context (2024-2025)

2024-2025 pivoted to AI-native with Airtable AI, Cobuilder for app generation, and discontinued the free public-share feature on lower tiers. Annual commitments commonly trim 10-20% off the headline monthly rate; check the live grid above before purchase.

Feature coverage

Airtable ships with the following named capabilities relevant to project management:

• Spreadsheet-database hybrid
• Interface Designer app builder
• Airtable AI fields and agents
• Automations and webhooks
• 100+ third-party integrations

Feature matrix

Platform and device reach

Coverage spans the operator's published device list — typically modern iOS and Android plus a web client; some categories add desktop apps, smart-TV apps or vehicle integrations where relevant. Check the vendor's "Supported devices" page if you depend on a less common platform.

Workflow and integrations

Workflow covers task tracking, project timelines, document collaboration, time tracking and team chat integrations with Slack, Teams and major calendar providers.

What this means for buyers

The category-specific behaviour above is the single biggest factor when comparing Airtable against alternatives in the same project management bracket. Buyers who care about the feature mix detailed here will typically rank Airtable higher than buyers focused on price alone.

Support, billing and account management

Airtable offers customer support through the operator's standard channels — typically an in-app help centre, email contact and (for paid tiers) live chat or phone support during business hours.

Cancellation and refunds

You can cancel Airtable directly from the account dashboard. Refund policy follows the operator's published terms; many project management services prorate or do not refund partial periods after the renewal date. See the cancel guide hub for the standard cancellation workflow.

Free trials and money-back

Free trials, money-back windows and intro pricing vary by tier and country. Anchor: Team $20/seat/month.

Comparison context

In the project management category, Airtable competes with nearby brands you can browse via /en/us/compare. Buyers commonly look at Airtable alongside two or three peers before committing — the side-by-side compare table on this site lets you stack feature coverage and price in one view.

When Airtable is the right pick

• You want a no-code database and app platform competing with Notion, Monday.com and Smartsheet and the feature mix listed above
• The anchor price (Team $20/seat/month) fits the budget
• The operator's footprint covers your country

When to look elsewhere

• You need a specific feature Airtable does not list
• You are in a country outside the operator's main footprint
• The 2024-2025 differentiator (2024-2025 pivoted to AI-native with Airtable AI, Cobuilder for app generation, and discontinued the free public-share feature on lower tiers) is not relevant to your use case

Frequently asked questions

What is Airtable?

Airtable is a project management subscription operated by Formagrid, Inc. (dba Airtable) out of San Francisco, California (United States), established in 2012 by Howie Liu, Andrew Ofstad, and Emmett Nicholas. It is currently privately held; raised $735M Series F at $11.7B valuation in 2021.

How much does Airtable cost?

Current tier structure: Free; Team $20/seat/mo; Business $45/seat/mo; Enterprise Scale custom. Anchor headline price: Team $20/seat/month. See the pricing table above for the live grid.

Who owns Airtable?

The brand is owned and operated by Formagrid, Inc. (dba Airtable). Corporate status: privately held; raised $735M Series F at $11.7B valuation in 2021.

Where is Airtable available?

Airtable operates from San Francisco, California (United States) with country availability tied to the operator's footprint and licensing reach. Cross-check the vendor's region list before subscribing if you travel often.

Can I cancel Airtable any time?

Yes — cancellation runs through the operator's account dashboard. See the cancel guide hub for the standard workflow and country-specific notes.

Does Airtable offer a free trial?

Free-trial availability varies by tier and country. The anchor price (Team $20/seat/month) is the post-trial headline rate; trials, when offered, run 7 to 30 days depending on promo.

What payment methods does Airtable accept?

Payment methods follow the operator's checkout — typically major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) plus locally-relevant alternatives like Apple Pay, Google Pay or country-specific wallets.

Is Airtable worth it in 2025?

Airtable's 2025 value depends on the feature mix you actually use. The 2024-2025 update — 2024-2025 pivoted to AI-native with Airtable AI, Cobuilder for app generation, and discontinued the free public-share feature on lower tiers — is the single most relevant signal for current-year buyers.

How is Airtable different from competitors?

Airtable differentiates as a no-code database and app platform competing with Notion, Monday.com and Smartsheet. The operator background, founding year (2012 by Howie Liu, Andrew Ofstad, and Emmett Nicholas) and 2024-2025 update give buyers a sense of where the brand sits versus alternatives.

Where can I track Airtable pricing changes?

Subger's live tracker updates the anchor price (Team $20/seat/month) automatically when Airtable adjusts published rates. Bookmark the Subger Airtable page and check the pricing table above.

Sources and updates

Operator + tier + ownership facts compiled from public vendor disclosures, press releases and regulatory filings current to 2024-2025. Anchor price: Team $20/seat/month. Last refreshed at the timestamp in Subger's plan tracker.

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