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Airtable vs Basecamp comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Airtable
Ranking in Project Management Software
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Product Management Software (1st)
Basecamp
Ranking in Project Management Software
30th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Airtable is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Basecamp is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Ashwini Ramanisankar - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly, quick implementation, and effortless database creation
The interfaces provided by the company have certainly undergone significant improvements since their earlier versions. The growth and progress have been remarkable. I have personally shared numerous feedback points and observed the prompt implementation of changes within a few months, which is highly commendable. However, I must admit that I have encountered several challenges with their interfaces. In terms of the interface, there are certain improvements I would suggest. For instance, a global search feature is currently absent, which would greatly enhance usability. Additionally, incorporating a search function within automation would be highly beneficial. The current limitation of fifty automation per base is insufficient for our needs and could be expanded. Moreover, there is a need for a longer native time delay in automation to allow for more flexible syncing. Currently, the syncing time is set at approximately three to five minutes, which could be increased for smoother operations.
Abenazzer Tadesse - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy-to-use project management solution with good stability and scalability
The recent update on the solution has made it a little bit complex. For example, to create a team and a project, there is a separate button that you need to click. Recently they updated it with only one button making it difficult for us to create teams or supply teams other than a project. Hence the solution could be more user-friendly. Additionally, some additional features need to be integrated so it'll be easy for other companies or project managers to manage software projects.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The sorting of the data is the best feature of Airtable. In a Google sheet I have to insert some data and Airtable provides the default option of doing it automatically."
"Airtable's ability to bring people from different teams and geographies together into say a master calendar, with complete control over who sees what when and in what format, is highly beneficial for communications organizations."
"The solution makes it easy to structure data into simple data tables."
"The scripting extension enhances the things that you can do with Airtable."
"I am impressed with the product's user interface and integrations. It helps me to ship products very fast."
"The product helps us track activities, address complaints, and make improvements."
"I am impressed with the tool's continuous improvement. Every six months we get to see a completely different product. You can build a new product using no-code applications. We are able to scale up with the product."
"It is easy to design workflows with, and we don't have to spend tons of money on somebody to write codes."
"The ability to network informally is great for communicating with colleagues."
"The ease of use is valuable."
 

Cons

"The product should improve the Spanish translation."
"The template library is huge. I have a few suggestions with respect to that. But to complete automation, I think a bit more documentation around that would be really helpful because there are a lot of features in that which common people explore them less"
"I haven't used it in a while, so I cannot really provide specific areas that need improvement."
"The interfaces provided by the company have certainly undergone significant improvements since their earlier versions. The growth and progress have been remarkable. I have personally shared numerous feedback points and observed the prompt implementation of changes within a few months, which is highly commendable. However, I must admit that I have encountered several challenges with their interfaces."
"Some of the issues associated with the tool were related to some misunderstanding regarding the instructions mentioned in the documentation part of the product."
"Airtable needs improvement with the loading speed. It takes a lot of time to load."
"They should allow us to duplicate the data to share it with others."
"It'd be nice if the record limit of 50,000 record limit per base on pro accounts were substantially higher."
"The product isn't easy to use. It's not very intuitive."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are utilizing the free version of the software, which adequately meets most of our requirements. As we explore the higher-end versions, we have noticed that the primary distinctions lie in the number of records and usage limitations. However, the free version offers comprehensive functionality, and the disparity between the free and paid versions is minimal, with only a few minor differences."
"The product's price is good."
"The product's price is good."
"Airtable's pricing depends on the plan that you're on."
"The tool's pricing is based on the number of users. The product's pricing is okay for personal use. For large organizations, pricing can be a pain. As per the first-rate plan, you need to pay 10 USD per user. The next plan would cost you 20 USD per user. If you are looking for enterprise-type plans, then you need to contact the sales team."
"The product is a little bit expensive."
"The solution is not expensive."
"For basic usage, Airtable is an open-source tool but if you need premium features like script automation, then you need to pay for it. As my clients provide me access after buying the subscription I do not have much knowledge about pricing."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Non Profit
7%
University
6%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Airtable?
The product helps us track activities, address complaints, and make improvements.
What needs improvement with Airtable?
I haven't used it in a while, so I cannot really provide specific areas that need improvement.
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