Head-to-head · No-Code Database Software
Airtable vs SeaTable
Airtable leads on 0 checks, SeaTable on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Airtable scores higher on our rubric for no-code database software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
On deployment, SeaTable gives you Both where Airtable offers Cloud. SeaTable leads on record limit: 10000 records versus 1000 records.
Airtable is the better fit for teams wanting the broadest mature database platform. SeaTable is the better fit for teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases.
- Airtable fits best
Teams wanting the broadest mature database platform
- SeaTable fits best
Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases
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Side by side
| Feature | Airtable 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | SeaTable 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in No-Code Database Software | #3 in No-Code Database Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting the broadest mature database platform | Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/user/mo | €7/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Airtable 5/5 · SeaTable 5/5 | ||
| Relational data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permission controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App interface builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Both |
| Record limit | 1000 records | 10000 records (best) |
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| Our verdict | Airtable is a cloud-based, no-code database and app-building platform for teams that need more than a simple table. Its linked records connect data across tables, while customizable views, forms, interfaces, and automations help… Read the review → |
SeaTable is a no-code database and app-building platform for teams and organizations managing structured business data. Its spreadsheet-style tables support multiple column types, linked tables, relational records, forms, and configurable… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Airtable — where it wins
- Relational records, views, forms, interfaces, and automation in one platform
- Web, desktop, mobile, and API access with extensive integrations
- Free plan plus AI, synchronization, and enterprise governance options
Where it doesn't
- Team pricing starts at $20 per user per month with annual billing
- Free plan limits each base to 1,000 records and 1 GB of attachments
- Advanced governance and administration require the Enterprise Scale plan
SeaTable — where it wins
- Relational records with linked tables and varied database views
- No-code apps, forms, automations, and granular permissions
- Cloud and self-hosted deployment with REST API access
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 10,000 rows and 2 GB storage
- Paid pricing is per user, with monthly rates higher than annual rates
- Advanced capabilities require Plus or Enterprise plans
- Airtable9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Airtable combines relational data, apps, automation, integrations, and APIs in one platform.
Visit AirtableFull verdict → - SeaTable9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A flexible no-code database for teams that need relational data and deployment choice.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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