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Head-to-head · Web App

Airtable vs Jira

  • 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
Jira #8 in Web App 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Jira

Airtable leads on 0 checks, Jira 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 priceJira · $7.91/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresAirtable · 1 of 5

Airtable scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Jira is cheaper to start at $7.91/mo against $20/mo.

Airtable is the better fit for teams building database-driven web apps. Jira is the better fit for technical teams needing extensible work tracking.

  • Airtable fits best

    Teams building database-driven web apps

  • Jira fits best

    Technical teams needing extensible work tracking

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Side by side

Feature Airtable 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Jira 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Web App #8 in Web App
Best for Teams building database-driven web apps Technical teams needing extensible work tracking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $20/user/mo $7.91/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 20 integrations 3,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Airtable 1/5 · Jira 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.
  • Scrum and Kanban boards with customizable workflows and fields
  • Free plan supports up to 10 users with multiple planning views
  • REST API, mobile apps, self-hosting, and 3,000 integrations
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 tier limits teams to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
  • Cross-team dependencies, unlimited storage, and uptime SLA require Premium
  • Data Center licenses stop accepting new sales in 2026
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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Jira is Atlassian’s project and work-management platform for software, product, marketing, operations, and other teams. It combines list, board, timeline, calendar, and summary views with Scrum and Kanban boards, customizable workflows,…

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  1. AirtableWeb App 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. JiraWeb App 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

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.

  • Jira — where it wins

    • Scrum and Kanban boards with customizable workflows and fields
    • Free plan supports up to 10 users with multiple planning views
    • REST API, mobile apps, self-hosting, and 3,000 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free tier limits teams to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
    • Cross-team dependencies, unlimited storage, and uptime SLA require Premium
    • Data Center licenses stop accepting new sales in 2026
  • Airtable9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit AirtableFull verdict →
  • Jira8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    Extensible work tracking with agile planning, automation, integrations, and self-hosting.

    Visit JiraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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