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CodaMost similar to Airtable AI in what it does, its category and its price.
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Notion AIHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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TaskadeFrom $8/mo, against from $20/mo for Airtable AI.
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Fireflies.aiRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Airtable AI.
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At a glance
Green means better than Airtable AI, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Airtable AIBaseline | 4.4 | $20/mo | Yes | AI added to the database-that-feels-like-a-spreadsheet, since 2012 | |
| Coda | 4.4Same | $10/mo$10 less | Yes | Docs with real mini-apps built in, using formulas and buttons | vs Airtable AI |
| Notion AI | 4.5+0.1 | $10/mo$10 less | Yes | AI woven into the workspace most PKM competitors get compared against | vs Airtable AI |
| Fireflies.ai | 4.5+0.1 | $10/mo$10 less | Yes | One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes | vs Airtable AI |
 Baserow | 3.6−0.8 | Free | Yes | Kuma, Baserow's AI Assistant, builds your data structure from a plain-language description - open source, with AI Agents and MCP Server support for ChatGPT, Mistral, and Claude. | vs Airtable AI |
 Fibery Ai | 4.2−0.2 | $12/mo$8 less | Yes | Customizable work management platform that lets teams build their own database-driven tools with AI built in. | vs Airtable AI |
| Taskade | 4.3−0.1 | $8/mo$12 less | Yes | Task management bundled with buildable AI agents | vs Airtable AI |
 Appsmith | 4.3−0.1 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards. | vs Airtable AI |
 Slite | 4.4Same | $8/mo$12 less | Yes | Ask questions and get answers sourced from your own team docs | vs Airtable AI |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Airtable AI.
Coda
4.4$10/mo
vs Airtable AI$10 lessSame
Docs with real mini-apps built in, using formulas and buttons.
- Documents with working buttons, formulas, and interactive tables
- Lightweight internal app building inside a doc
- Free tier for individual and small team use
Genuine app-building capability beyond typical document editing
Formula language has a real learning curve for building advanced functionality
Notion AI
4.5$10/mo
vs Airtable AI$10 less+0.1
AI woven into the workspace most PKM competitors get compared against.
- AI writing, summarization, and Q&A grounded in existing workspace content
- Built on Notion's established all-in-one docs and database platform
- Free tier for individual use
AI grounded directly in years of existing workspace content for established users
AI features and team collaboration require a paid plan
Fireflies.ai
4.5$10/mo
vs Airtable AI$10 less+0.1
One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes.
- Extensive integration ecosystem with CRM and project tools
- One of the earliest AI meeting transcription tools
- Free tier for standard use
Long operating history and refinement relative to newer competitors
More features and storage require a paid plan
Baserow
3.6Free
vs Airtable AI−0.8
Kuma, Baserow's AI Assistant, builds your data structure from a plain-language description - open source, with AI Agents and MCP Server support for ChatGPT, Mistral, and Claude.
- Kuma AI Assistant - builds data structures from plain-language descriptions
- AI Field for integrated in-record data processing
- MCP Server and AI Agents for workflow automation
Multi-provider LLM support avoids lock-in to a single AI vendor
Enterprise pricing isn't detailed on the homepage
Fibery Ai
4.2$12/mo
vs Airtable AI$8 less−0.2
Customizable work management platform that lets teams build their own database-driven tools with AI built in.
- Fully custom databases, fields, and relationships instead of fixed app modules
- AI features embedded directly in custom-built entities for drafting and summarizing
- Built-in whiteboards, docs, and formulas alongside structured data
Genuine flexibility to model a team's actual workflow instead of adapting to a rigid template
Setup and configuration take longer than adopting a template-based project tool
Taskade
4.3$8/mo
vs Airtable AI$12 less−0.1
Task management bundled with buildable AI agents.
- Task and project management (lists, boards, docs)
- Buildable custom AI agents within the same workspace
- Free tier for individual and small team use
Combines task management and AI agent building in one workspace
More features and agent capacity require a paid plan
Appsmith
4.3$15/mo
vs Airtable AI$5 less−0.1
Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards.
- Drag-and-drop internal tool builder
- 25+ database and REST API connectors
- Open-source, self-hostable codebase
Free-forever tier supports up to 5 users
Free tier caps out at 5 users
Slite
4.4$8/mo
vs Airtable AI$12 lessSame
Ask questions and get answers sourced from your own team docs.
- Ask feature answering questions from existing team documentation
- Team wiki and knowledge base creation
- Free tier for small teams
Ask feature saves real time versus manually searching documentation
More members and features require a paid plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Airtable AI free?
Airtable AI has a free plan, and paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Airtable AI?
Notion AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Fireflies.ai, Coda, Slite.
What is the cheapest alternative to Airtable AI?
Among paid plans, Taskade has the lowest starting price (from $8/mo). If you need it free, start with Notion AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.