Airtable Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Airtable pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $54 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Airtable's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Unlimited bases
- 1,000 records per base
- Up to 5 editors
- 100 automation runs
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- 50,000 records per base
- Standard sync
- Extensions
- Gantt view
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| recordsPerBase | 1000 | Unlimited/Higher |
| automationRuns | 100 | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like 50,000 records per base or Standard sync
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Airtable branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Team Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Team $24/user/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 4 included | 4+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Airtable branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Getting started | Team collaboration |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Airtable free?
Yes, Airtable offers a forever free plan with 4 core features included. However, there are limits on recordsperbase, automationruns that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Airtable's free plan?
Airtable's free plan includes: Unlimited bases, 1,000 records per base, Up to 5 editors, 100 automation runs. Key limits include recordsPerBase: 1000, automationRuns: 100.
03 What's NOT included in Airtable's free plan?
The free plan excludes: 50,000 records per base, Standard sync, Extensions, Gantt view. You'll also have Airtable branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Airtable's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like 50,000 records per base or Standard sync, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $24/user/month.
05 Is Airtable's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Airtable's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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