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Head-to-head · Web App

Airtable vs ClickUp

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Airtable #1 in Web App 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Airtable
ClickUp #3 in Web App 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ClickUp

Airtable leads on 0 checks, ClickUp on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAirtable · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceClickUp · $7/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Airtable
  • Most featuresAirtable · 1 of 5

Airtable scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

ClickUp is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $20/mo.

Airtable is the better fit for teams building database-driven web apps. ClickUp is the better fit for teams wanting broad work-management capabilities.

  • Airtable fits best

    Teams building database-driven web apps

  • ClickUp fits best

    Teams wanting broad work-management capabilities

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Side by side

Feature Airtable 9.4/10 Visit ↗ ClickUp 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Web App #3 in Web App
Best for Teams building database-driven web apps Teams wanting broad work-management capabilities
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $20/user/mo $7/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 20 integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Airtable 1/5 · ClickUp 0/5
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included team seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Link records across tables and present data in multiple views.
  • Build custom interfaces, forms, and workflow automations.
  • Use a web API, permission controls, and integrations with common tools.
  • Free Forever includes unlimited tasks and unlimited free-plan members.
  • Multiple task views plus built-in time tracking and timesheets.
  • Docs, dashboards, chat, forms and whiteboards extend beyond task management.
Cons
  • The free plan limits each base to 1,000 records and 1 GB of attachments.
  • Team and Business pricing is per user, so costs rise with team size.
  • Enterprise Scale uses custom sales-led pricing.
  • Free Forever includes only 60MB of storage.
  • Unlimited starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed.
Our verdict

Airtable combines a relational database with tools for building custom web apps, making it a fit for individuals and teams that need to organize structured information and shape it into working interfaces. Linked records connect tables,…

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ClickUp brings project and task management together with Docs, goals, dashboards, chat, whiteboards, automations, time tracking and AI features. Teams can organize work in list, board, calendar, timeline and Gantt views, with assignees,…

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  1. AirtableWeb App 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. ClickUpWeb App 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Airtable — where it wins

    • Link records across tables and present data in multiple views.
    • Build custom interfaces, forms, and workflow automations.
    • Use a web API, permission controls, and integrations with common tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan limits each base to 1,000 records and 1 GB of attachments.
    • Team and Business pricing is per user, so costs rise with team size.
    • Enterprise Scale uses custom sales-led pricing.

  • ClickUp — where it wins

    • Free Forever includes unlimited tasks and unlimited free-plan members.
    • Multiple task views plus built-in time tracking and timesheets.
    • Docs, dashboards, chat, forms and whiteboards extend beyond task management.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Forever includes only 60MB of storage.
    • Unlimited starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed.
  • Airtable9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible no-code app builder, with record and API limits on its free plan.

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  • ClickUp9.2/10 · Free plan

    ClickUp brings tasks, docs, dashboards, chat, automation and time tracking into one workspace.

    Visit ClickUpFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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