The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Pangram Labs starts lower, at $15/mo against $20/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Airtable places 1 and Pangram Labs 32 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $20/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Airtable
- FreeFor individuals and very small teams with lightweight needs; all users are free.Free
- TeamPer editor per month; $24 billed monthly or $20 per month billed annually. Read-only collaborators are free.$24/mo/seat
- BusinessPer editor per month; $54 billed monthly or $45 per month billed annually, with more admin and scale.$54/mo/seat
PL
Pangram Labs
- IndividualSolo creators requiring heavy word scan volumes$20/mo
- ProfessionalHigh-volume editors processing large document sets$65/mo
- TeamGroups managing shared quotas and admin access$40/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Airtable if…
Lean B2B teams that want to build their own trackers, content calendars, lightweight CRMs and internal apps on linked tables without waiting for engineering.
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