Is Airtable or Ninox better?

Neither clearly leads. Airtable starts at Free and Ninox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Airtable or Ninox?

Airtable starts at Free and Ninox at Free.

Does Airtable or Ninox run on more platforms?

Airtable runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. Ninox runs on Web.

Can I use Airtable for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Airtable best used for?

Airtable is most often used for structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban views, lightweight internal tools built on shared records, automations between airtable and other systems, sharing read-only views with collaborators, who are not charged. Of those, structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban views and lightweight internal tools built on shared records are not what Ninox is typically brought in for.

What can Airtable do that Ninox cannot?

Airtable covers Spreadsheet-database hybrid, Custom views, Automation, Forms.

Databases · head to head

Airtable vs Ninox

Airtable

Databases

Create apps that perfectly fit your team's needs

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Ninox

Databases

The database for teams

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Airtable hitting a plan limit blocks adding records or attachments entirely until you upgrade, rather than degrading gracefully; Ninox free plan limited to 5 users and 5,000 records
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airtable and Ninox actually diverge.

Attributes where Airtable and Ninox differ
Attribute	Airtable	Ninox
Pricing model	Unknown	freemium
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Desktop	Web
Founded	2012	Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Databases).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Airtable

Spreadsheet-database hybrid
Custom views
Automation
Forms
Integrations
Mobile apps
Real-time collaboration
API access

Only in Ninox

Nothing recorded that Airtable does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Airtable

Structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban viewsnot Ninox
Lightweight internal tools built on shared recordsnot Ninox
Automations between Airtable and other systemsnot Ninox
Sharing read-only views with collaborators, who are not chargednot Ninox
Collecting submissions through forms without paying for a seatnot Ninox

Ninox

No-code database solutions for small to medium teamsnot Airtable
Workflow automation and process managementnot Airtable
Customer data and project tracking with custom viewsnot Airtable

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Airtable

Hitting a plan limit blocks adding records or attachments entirely until you upgrade, rather than degrading gracefully
Team is $20 per user per month and Business $45, both at the annual rate
Automation and API usage are capped by plan
Enterprise Scale pricing is not published

Ninox

Free plan limited to 5 users and 5,000 records
API call limits restrict automation on lower tiers (1,000/month free, 10,000/month team)
Only 7-day history on free plan vs. unlimited on Business

Pricing, plan by plan

Airtable

Free

FreeFree
- Unlimited bases
- 1,000 records per base
- Up to 5 editors
Team$20/month per editor annual
- 50,000 records per base
- Unlimited automations
- API access
Business$45/month per editor annual
- 125,000 records per base
- Advanced permissions
- Priority support
Enterprise Scale$undefined/custom
- 500,000+ records per base
- Custom SLA
- Dedicated support

Ninox

Free

FreeFree
- Up to 5 users
- 100 MB storage
- Up to 5,000 records
Team$25/month
- 5 GB storage per user
- 50,000 records per user
- 10,000 API calls per user per month
Business$40/month
- 10 GB storage per user
- 250,000 records per user
- 50,000 API calls per user per month
Enterprise$null/custom
- Custom pricing available
- Dedicated support
- Custom solutions and governance

Which should you pick?

Choose Airtable if

You need spreadsheet-database hybrid.
You want to start without paying.
You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
You also want custom views.

Airtable review

Choose Ninox if

You want to start without paying.

Ninox review

Questions people ask

Is Airtable or Ninox better?: Neither clearly leads. Airtable starts at Free and Ninox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Airtable or Ninox?: Airtable starts at Free and Ninox at Free.
Does Airtable or Ninox run on more platforms?: Airtable runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. Ninox runs on Web.
Can I use Airtable for free?: Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Airtable best used for?: Airtable is most often used for structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban views, lightweight internal tools built on shared records, automations between airtable and other systems, sharing read-only views with collaborators, who are not charged. Of those, structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban views and lightweight internal tools built on shared records are not what Ninox is typically brought in for.
What can Airtable do that Ninox cannot?: Airtable covers Spreadsheet-database hybrid, Custom views, Automation, Forms.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airtable: Is there a free Airtable plan and what does it include?

Yes, Airtable's Free plan is indefinite with unlimited bases, 1,000 records per base, up to 5 editors, 1 GB storage per base, 100 automation runs per month, and core features like Interface Designer and mobile apps.

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Ninox: How much does Ninox cost?

Ninox is free for individuals with up to 5 users. Team plan is 25 EUR per user per month (billed annually), and Business plan is 40 EUR per user per month (billed annually). Enterprise plans have custom pricing.

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Airtable: How does Airtable handle permissions and viewers?

Airtable charges per editor only. Read-only viewers, form submitters, and people accessing share links are free on every plan, making it cost-effective for large viewing audiences.

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Ninox: Is Ninox free?

Yes, Ninox offers a free plan for up to 5 users with 100 MB storage and 5,000 records. No payment required to start, and includes all core views: table, form, chart, kanban, maps, and calendar.

Source

Airtable: What are Airtable's record limits?

Free plan has 1,000 records per base, Team plan has 50,000, Business plan has 125,000, and Enterprise Scale has 500,000+ records. Performance degrades past 100,000 records in a single base.

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Ninox: What is Ninox Team plan pricing?

The Team plan costs 25 EUR per user per month (billed annually). It includes 5 GB storage per user, 50,000 records, 10,000 API calls per month per user, and 30-day history. Annual billing is required.

Source

Airtable: Can Airtable integrate with other tools like Slack?

Yes, Airtable integrates with Slack via Zapier or Make.com, allowing automation like sending Slack messages when records are created or updated. Airtable also has a native API for direct integrations.

Source

Airtable vs Ninox

Airtable

Ninox

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Airtable

Only in Ninox

What people use each for

Airtable

Ninox

Where each one falls short

Airtable

Ninox

Pricing, plan by plan

Airtable

Ninox

Which should you pick?

Choose Airtable if

Choose Ninox if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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