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Airtable vs Teable
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 |
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.
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