Quick Verdict
Choose Airtable if:
You need marketing teams or operations
Choose Upstash if:
You need serverless or edge functions
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Airtable | Upstash |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | $20/mo | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Airtable
Pros
- Easy to use
- Flexible views
- Good integrations
- Great for non-technical
Cons
- Can get expensive
- Record limits
- Performance issues at scale
Upstash
Pros
- Serverless
- Great free tier
- Edge-ready
- Simple pricing
Cons
- Limited to Redis/Kafka
- Cold starts
- Newer platform
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