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