Compare
Airtable vs Zapier
Zapier automates across apps, but Airtable combines data storage, UI and automation in one product.
Which to pick
Pick Airtable if you want…
- Collaborative low-code app building
- Integrations with iOS, Android or SAML (on Airtable's list, not Zapier's)
Pick Zapier if you want…
- AI-enabled workflow automation
- No-code workflow automation
- Integrations with Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor (on Zapier's list, not Airtable's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Airtable:Airtable is a spreadsheet-database platform for building collaborative apps and automating workflows.
- Zapier:Zapier is a no-code platform that lets you build, run and govern AI-driven automated workflows across 9,000+ apps.
- Best for
- Airtable:Collaborative low-code app building
- Zapier:AI-enabled workflow automation
- Who it’s for
- Airtable:Teams and organizations that need low-code apps, shared data, and automation.
- Zapier:Teams and businesses that need to automate tasks without coding.
- Pricing
- Airtable:Freemium
- Zapier:Freemium
- Plans
- Airtable:Free $0 · Team $20 per seat/month billed annually · Business $45 per seat/month billed annually
- Zapier:Free $0/month · Professional $19.99/month per month · Team $69/month per month
- Works with
- Airtable:iOS, Android, SAML, Jira, Gong, Azure DevOps
- Zapier:Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, 9,000+ apps
Airtable features
- Unlimited bases. Create any number of bases to organize data and apps.
- Automation runs. Run up to 100-500 000 automations per month depending on plan.
- AI credits. AI assistance with 500-25 000 credits per editor each month.
- Sync integrations. Standard, premium and enterprise-scale data sync across tools.
- Interface Designer. Build custom views, forms, and visualizations without code.
- Admin & security controls. SAML SSO, audit logs, DLP and granular permissions for enterprise plans.
Zapier features
- AI tool connections. Securely connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and 230+ other AI tools to your apps.
- Next-Gen Zaps. Create workflows with advanced logic, self-healing agents and automatic recovery.
- Governance & security. Granular permissions, SOC 2/3, GDPR, CCPA compliance and single-click workflow disabling.
- Unlimited app integrations. Access to 9,000+ apps with no passwords or API keys required.
- Visual no-code editor. Drag-and-drop builder for multi-step Zaps, Tables and Forms.
- Shared task pool. All Zap, AI, code and MCP actions draw from a single task allocation.
Airtable vs Zapier FAQ
Is Airtable or Zapier free?+
Airtable has a free plan; paid plans start at $20/month per user (Team). Zapier has a free plan; paid plans start at $19.99/month (Professional).
Which is cheaper, Airtable or Zapier?+
Airtable starts at $20/month per user (Team) and Zapier starts at $19.99/month (Professional); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.
Do Airtable and Zapier integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Airtable lists iOS, Android, SAML, Jira and 2 more; Zapier lists Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and 9,000+ apps.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.