Airtable vs Make
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Airtable | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.5 | ★ 4.3 |
| Pricing | $20/mo | $9/mo |
| Type | freemium | freemium |
| Company | Airtable | Make |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
Airtable Features
- •Tables
- •Views
- •Automations
- •Interface designer
Make Features
- •Visual builder
- •Complex workflows
- •Data transformation
- •1000+ apps
Airtable Pros
- ✓Visual and flexible
- ✓Good for databases
- ✓Rich field types
Airtable Cons
- ✗Can be expensive
- ✗Learning curve
- ✗Row limits free
Make Pros
- ✓More powerful than Zapier
- ✓Cheaper
- ✓Visual interface
Make Cons
- ✗Steeper learning curve
- ✗Can be confusing
- ✗Complex pricing
The Verdict
Airtable (by Airtable, founded 2012) and Make (by Make, founded 2012) both compete in the productivity space, but they serve slightly different needs. Both tools offer 4 core features, but their strengths differ. Airtable excels at tables, whereas Make puts more emphasis on complex workflows. However, Airtable has a distinct advantage for Databases and Project tracking. On the other hand, Make is better suited for Complex automation and Data processing. Airtable is particularly popular among Teams and Operations, while Make tends to attract Technical users and Developers. Both tools operate on a freemium model starting at $20/mo, making cost a non-factor in your decision. No tool is perfect. Airtable's main limitation is can be expensive, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Make's biggest drawback is steeper learning curve. We recommend Airtable as the stronger overall choice (4.5 vs 4.3). It pulls ahead with stronger tables capabilities. However, if your workflow centers on visual builder, Make remains a highly capable alternative.
- • You prioritize tables
- • You prioritize views
- • You prioritize visual builder
- • You prioritize complex workflows