Airtable Free
The obvious escape hatch is staying put: five editors and 1,000 records per base, with forms, interfaces, and small automations.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopmobilewebthey host it
- Installation
- Hosted signup; optional macOS or Windows desktop client
- Where Your Data Lives
- Bases and attachments live in Airtable's cloud; each table/view can be exported as CSV, but there is no single-file full-base export
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is the same product with strict record, attachment, automation, revision-history, and advanced-interface limits that a paid Airtable base can quickly exceed.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $36/mo ($432/yr) in subscriptions
Airtable Free FAQ
Common questions
Is Airtable Free free and open source?+
Airtable Free is a free tool that runs on hosted. The obvious escape hatch is staying put: five editors and 1,000 records per base, with forms, interfaces, and small automations.
What paid software does Airtable Free replace?+
Airtable Free serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Airtable, Baserow Cloud, saving up to $36/month ($432/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Airtable Free?+
Installation: Hosted signup; optional macOS or Windows desktop client.
What is the catch or trade-off with Airtable Free?+
It is the same product with strict record, attachment, automation, revision-history, and advanced-interface limits that a paid Airtable base can quickly exceed.