Head-to-head · Web App
Airtable vs monday.com
Airtable leads on 0 checks, monday.com 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 pricemonday.com · $9/seat/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresAirtable · 1 of 5
Airtable scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
monday.com is cheaper to start at $9/mo against $20/mo.
Airtable is the better fit for teams building database-driven web apps. monday.com is the better fit for teams needing configurable project boards.
- Airtable fits best
Teams building database-driven web apps
- monday.com fits best
Teams needing configurable project boards
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Side by side
| Feature | Airtable 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | monday.com 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Web App | #6 in Web App |
| Best for | Teams building database-driven web apps | Teams needing configurable project boards |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/user/mo | $9/seat/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 850+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Airtable 1/5 · monday.com 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
monday.com organizes projects, tasks, workflows, and collaboration around configurable boards. Teams can view work as timelines, Gantt charts, calendars, and Kanban boards, with dashboards, documents, automations, and guest or viewer… Read the review → |
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.
monday.com — where it wins
- Switch among Gantt, timeline, calendar, and Kanban views
- Annual plans start at $9 per seat per month
- Connects with Slack, Salesforce, Google Sheets, and more
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 2 seats and 3 boards
- Time tracking is limited to Pro and Enterprise
- Advanced automations and reporting require Pro
- 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 → - monday.com8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible work-management app, with paid tiers for broader collaboration and reporting.
Visit monday.comFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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