Head-to-head · No-Code Database Software
Airtable vs Stackby
Airtable leads on 0 checks, Stackby on 2, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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 priceStackby · $4.20/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Airtable scores higher on our rubric for no-code database software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Stackby is cheaper to start at $4.20/user/mo against $20/user/mo. Stackby leads on record limit: 1500 records versus 1000 records.
Airtable is the better fit for teams wanting the broadest mature database platform. Stackby is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features.
- Airtable fits best
Teams wanting the broadest mature database platform
- Stackby fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features
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Side by side
| Feature | Airtable 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Stackby 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in No-Code Database Software | #7 in No-Code Database Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting the broadest mature database platform | Budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/user/mo | $4.20/user/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, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Airtable 5/5 · Stackby 5/5 | ||
| Relational data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permission controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App interface builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Record limit | 1000 records | 1500 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 → |
Stackby is a cloud no-code database platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and business departments. It combines spreadsheet-style tables with relational links, forms, multiple views, workflow automations, API connectors, dashboards,… 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
Stackby — where it wins
- Relational links support one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many data.
- Automations, forms, dashboards, and custom interfaces cover varied workflows.
- Workspace-to-interface permissions, revision history, and API access add control.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 20 stacks and 1,500 rows per stack.
- Higher row, stack, and automation limits require paid plans.
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly stated.
- Airtable9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Airtable combines relational data, apps, automation, integrations, and APIs in one platform.
Visit AirtableFull verdict → - Stackby8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad no-code database platform with relational data, automation, and custom interfaces.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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