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Airtable vs Supabase
Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Supabase edges ahead in this comparison. Supabase offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
Airtable
Supabase
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.9/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$20/mo
$25/mo
Monthly Visits
42.0M
29.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
6 apps
6 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Airtable Pros & Cons
Pros
- Far more powerful than Google Sheets for structured relational data and media assets
- Interface Designer turns messy backend database sheets into beautiful team portals
- Robust REST API makes it an ideal no-code backend database
Cons
- Record limits per base (50,000 on Team, 125,000 on Business) require archiving strategy
- Formula syntax can be rigid compared to pure JavaScript
Supabase Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real PostgreSQL with zero proprietary database lock-in
- Generous free plan includes 2 active Postgres projects
- Self-hostable via Docker with 100% open source code
Cons
- Free projects pause after 7 days of inactivity (unpause with one click)
- Row Level Security requires solid understanding of SQL policies
Airtable Key Features
- Relational Database with Linked Records Across Tables
- Interface Designer (Build Custom Web Apps on Your Data)
- Visual No-Code Workflow Automations
- Grid, Kanban, Calendar, Gallery, and Gantt Views
Supabase Key Features
- Dedicated PostgreSQL Database with Full SQL Access
- Row Level Security (RLS) Rules for Fine-Grained Authorization
- Built-In Auth (OAuth, Magic Links, Passkeys)
- pgvector Extension for AI Vector Search