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Airtable vs Supabase: 2026 Comparison

Airtable Supabase
Overview Cloud collaboration platform combining spreadsheet flexibility with database power for building custom apps and workflows. An open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, and edge functions.
Pricing Freemium ($0-27/mo) Freemium (Free-$25/month)
Key Features
  • Relational database
  • Multiple views
  • Automations
  • Extensions
  • Interfaces
  • Syncs
  • API
  • AI
  • PostgreSQL database
  • Authentication
  • Real-time
  • Edge functions
  • Storage
  • Vector embeddings
  • Auto-generated APIs
  • Dashboard
Pros
  • Flexible database
  • Multiple views
  • Good API
  • App building
  • Open source
  • PostgreSQL-based
  • Generous free tier
  • Great developer experience
Cons
  • Expensive at scale
  • Row limits
  • Learning curve
  • Scaling can get expensive
  • Newer platform
  • Some features in beta
  • Self-hosting requires expertise