Insights from Airtable Reviewers
Based on 14 verified reviews published in the last 18 months
What other products like Airtable have you used or evaluated?
14 answeredThis report synthesizes 14 recent product reviews to identify alternative products that reviewers have experience with. Reviewers most frequently mentioned Google Sheets as an alternative, with 4 of 14 reviewers noting their experience with it. Microsoft Excel and monday.com were each mentioned by 2 of 14 reviewers. These products are sometimes mentioned in the context of comparing features or as part of a suite of tools used by the reviewers. Given the small sample size, these findings should be interpreted as directional indications of alternatives considered by a subset of users.
Google Sheets
4 mentionsGoogle Sheets is a commonly mentioned alternative, with 4 of 14 reviewers citing it. Reviewers mention it alongside oth…
Google Sheets is a commonly mentioned alternative, with 4 of 14 reviewers citing it. Reviewers mention it alongside other tools, suggesting it is often part of a broader workflow or evaluation set. The sentiment is mixed, as the reviews do not elaborate on the specific reasons for using or considering Google Sheets in relation to the reviewed product.
monday.com
2 mentionsmonday.com is mentioned by 2 of 14 reviewers. It is listed alongside other project management or organizational tools,…
monday.com is mentioned by 2 of 14 reviewers. It is listed alongside other project management or organizational tools, suggesting reviewers may be evaluating different platforms for similar functionalities. The sentiment is mixed due to the lack of specific comparative details in the reviews.
Microsoft Excel
2 mentionsMicrosoft Excel is mentioned by 2 of 14 reviewers as another product they have used. Similar to Google Sheets, it appea…
Microsoft Excel is mentioned by 2 of 14 reviewers as another product they have used. Similar to Google Sheets, it appears in lists of tools, implying a comparison or combined usage. The reviews do not provide specific details about the context of its use.
What positive or negative impact (i.e. Return on Investment or ROI) has Airtable had on your overall business objectives?
14 answeredThis report analyzes 14 recent reviews to assess Airtable's impact on business objectives. Reviewers most frequently highlight the platform's ability to save time and increase efficiency (9 of 14 reviewers). This time savings often stems from the centralization of information and automation of repetitive tasks. Improved collaboration and communication is another benefit, mentioned by 5 reviewers, who cite better organization and streamlined information sharing.
Saves time and increases efficiency
9 mentionsAirtable helps users save time and increase efficiency by centralizing information from different sources and eliminati…
Airtable helps users save time and increase efficiency by centralizing information from different sources and eliminating repetitive tasks. Nine of the 14 reviewers specifically mentioned improvements in efficiency, with benefits ranging from streamlined document processing to more efficient review processes.
Improved collaboration and communication
5 mentionsAirtable improves collaboration and communication by centralizing information and streamlining communication. Five revi…
Airtable improves collaboration and communication by centralizing information and streamlining communication. Five reviewers specifically cited improved collaboration, noting benefits such as increased communication across leadership and more effective hiring processes.
Besides Airtable, what other software do you regularly use? How likely would you be to recommend it to a friend or colleague?
14 answeredThis report analyzes 14 recent reviews to understand what software users regularly employ alongside Airtable and their likelihood of recommending those tools. Outside of Airtable, Google Drive and Adobe Acrobat are each mentioned by 2 of the 14 reviewers. Given the small sample size, these observations provide only an initial indication of potential software pairings.
Adobe Acrobat
2 mentionsAdobe Acrobat is mentioned by two reviewers alongside Airtable. As with Google Drive, the small number of mentions limi…
Adobe Acrobat is mentioned by two reviewers alongside Airtable. As with Google Drive, the small number of mentions limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions about the nature of this pairing.
Google Drive
2 mentionsTwo reviewers mention using Google Drive alongside Airtable. Given the limited number of mentions, it is difficult to a…
Two reviewers mention using Google Drive alongside Airtable. Given the limited number of mentions, it is difficult to assess the specific reasons for this pairing or the overall sentiment towards it.
Describe how you use Airtable in your organization. What are the business problems the product addresses and what is the scope of your use case?
14 answeredThis report synthesizes 14 recent reviews to understand how organizations are using Airtable and the business problems it addresses. A significant portion of reviewers, 7 of 14, mention using Airtable for project management, citing its utility as a low-code database and tool for managing timelines and tasks. Data organization is also a prominent use case, noted by 6 reviewers, who appreciate Airtable's ability to structure data in a functional and visually appealing manner. These two functionalities often overlap, with reviewers using Airtable to track various aspects of their business, from product development and social media to inventory and client profiles. The reviews suggest that Airtable is valued for its versatility in organizing and managing diverse types of information across different organizational needs.
Project Management
7 mentionsAirtable is frequently used for project management, with 7 out of 14 reviewers mentioning this application. Reviewers a…
Airtable is frequently used for project management, with 7 out of 14 reviewers mentioning this application. Reviewers appreciate its capabilities as a low-code database for managing various aspects of projects, including timelines, task tracking, and resource allocation. They also find it useful for sharing project-related information with clients and for invoicing purposes.
Data Organization
6 mentionsData organization is another key benefit, with 6 of 14 reviewers highlighting Airtable's ability to structure data effe…
Data organization is another key benefit, with 6 of 14 reviewers highlighting Airtable's ability to structure data effectively. Reviewers find it valuable for centralizing information, managing assets, and ensuring data is visually clean and professional. This functionality enhances team collaboration and facilitates easy access to essential files and data.
Please provide some detailed examples of areas where Airtable has room for improvement.
14 answeredThis report synthesizes 14 recent reviews to identify areas where Airtable could improve. While the review volume limits definitive conclusions, key themes emerged regarding pricing, feature limitations, and integration challenges. Specifically, 2 of 14 reviewers expressed concerns about the cost of Airtable and restrictions on features available in the free plan. Another 2 reviewers cited difficulties integrating Airtable with other CRM systems and syncing data between bases. These points suggest potential friction for users requiring extensive integrations or those operating with budget constraints, highlighting areas where Airtable could enhance its value proposition and user experience.
Integration and sync issues
2 mentionsTwo of 14 reviewers mentioned challenges related to integrating Airtable with other CRM systems and syncing data betwee…
Two of 14 reviewers mentioned challenges related to integrating Airtable with other CRM systems and syncing data between different bases. This suggests that users seeking seamless connectivity with existing tools or complex data relationships may encounter difficulties.
Pricing and features
2 mentionsTwo of 14 reviewers indicated that Airtable's pricing can be expensive, particularly when needing to share bases with e…
Two of 14 reviewers indicated that Airtable's pricing can be expensive, particularly when needing to share bases with external parties without using a public URL. Some reviewers also noted that the free plan has restrictive feature limitations, such as limited storage, which may hinder users with more extensive data needs.