Notion vs Airtable
Notion starts at $10/user/mo and Airtable at $20/user/mo on annual billing — but seat minimums, user caps, tiers and billing terms decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | Notion | Airtable | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $30/mo Plus | $60/mo Team | Notion |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $36/mo Plus | $72/mo Team | Notion |
| Growing team · 10 users | $100/mo Plus | $200/mo Team | Notion |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $120/mo Plus | $240/mo Team | Notion |
| Company · 50 users | $500/mo Plus | $1,000/mo Team | Notion |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $600/mo Plus | $1,200/mo Team | Notion |
At a glance
| Feature | Notion | Airtable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per seat | Per seat |
| Watch out for | Notion Agent and AI Meeting Notes need Business — double the Plus price. | Free is capped at 5 editors and 1,000 records per base. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $10/user/mo | $20/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $12/user/mo | $24/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Plus: per user | Team: per user |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Add-ons are not priced separately on the page; some plans “may not be available for every workspace”. | Portals from $120/mo for 15 guests (Team) or $150 (Business); AI credit packs from $20/mo per 10k. |
All plans
Notion
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 1 |
| Plus | $12 | $10 | per user |
| Business | $24 | $20 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Airtable
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 5 |
| Team | $24 | $20 | per user |
| Business | $54 | $45 | per user |
| Enterprise Scale | — | — | per user |
Gotchas
Notion
- Notion Agent and AI Meeting Notes need Business — double the Plus price.
- Free is meant for one person; teams of 2+ hit block limits.
- Yearly billing saves up to 20%.
Airtable
- Free is capped at 5 editors and 1,000 records per base.
- Business is more than double Team ($45 vs $20 annual).
- External portals for clients are a paid add-on (from $120/mo).
FAQ
Is Notion cheaper than Airtable?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: Notion $100/mo on Plus vs Airtable $200/mo on Team. The answer flips with team size, user caps and monthly vs annual billing — use the calculator on the project management hub for your exact team.
Do Notion and Airtable have free plans?
Notion: Free plan: $0 per seat for individuals organizing personal projects; collaborative blocks are limited for 2+ members. Airtable: Free plan: up to 5 editors, unlimited bases, 1,000 records per base, 100 automation runs.
How do Notion and Airtable handle AI?
Notion: Plus includes a trial of Notion AI; Business adds Notion Agent, Custom Agents and AI Meeting Notes with 1,500 Standard + 500 Select credits per month. Airtable: AI credits are included per paid user each month (15,000 Team, 20,000 Business); extra credit packs start at $20/month for 10k credits.