Airtable vs Smartsheet Pricing (2026)
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Airtable vs Smartsheet

Project Management pricing comparison · 2026

Airtable pricing ranges from $0–$45/user/month, while Smartsheet ranges from $7–$100/user/month. Smartsheet is typically 23% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Airtable
Airtable is a cloud-based database and collaboration platform that combines the simplicity
verified 27d ago
$297 $348
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Smartsheet
Smartsheet is a collaborative work management platform that combines the familiarity of sp
verified 27d ago
$297 $348
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Smartsheet saves $51 vs Airtable · 25 seats
Cheapest $297
Spread 15%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Business
$14K/yr
year 1 license · $45/seat
Business
$9.6K/yr
year 1 license · $32/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$348/yr
Vendr · n=78
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$297/yr
Vendr · n=35
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 9 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 17 sourced facts
12 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Automatic billing for workspace invitations on paid plans
    $24-$54/user/month
    1 source
  • Separate workspace upgrades required
    $24-$54/user/month per workspace
    2 sources
  • Extensions and add-ons locked behind paid tiers
    $20-$45/user/month
    2 sources
  • Automation run limits and overage costs
    $20-$45/user/month
    1 source
  • Record storage limits force mid-project upgrades
    $20-$45/user/month
    2 sources
5 documented
  • Provisional Member Auto-Conversion
    $25/user/month
    2 sources
  • Premium Apps (Data Shuttle, Dynamic View)
    $240-$15,000
    3 sources
  • Enterprise SSO/SAML Requirement
    200-400% of license costs
    1 source
  • Minimum License Requirements
    $900-$2,280
    1 source
  • Resource Management Add-On
    10-20% of license costs
    2 sources
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
No public ratings yet
Best for
Personal use and very small teams
Watch out
Per-user pricing too expensive for infrequent users
TrustRadius
8.4/5 (938)
Best for
Small teams
Watch out
New pricing model forcing free collaborators to paid licenses (2024-2025)
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Project Management

Airtable

$0–$45
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Project Management

Smartsheet

$7–$100
/user/month
3 plans
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Airtable and Smartsheet both operate in the project management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Airtable Smartsheet
Free Free /user/month $9 /user/month
Team $20 /user/month $32 /user/month
Business $45 /user/month Custom
Enterprise Scale Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Airtable

5 scenarios
$200/month ($2,400/year)
10-Person Marketing Team
$3,375/month ($40,500/year)
75-Person Enterprise Organization
$0/year
Small Team on Free Tier (5 users)
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Smartsheet

6 scenarios
$9/month
Starter Setup
$32/month
Growing Business
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
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Market Intelligence

Airtable

Median annual cost
$348
Based on
78 deals

Smartsheet

Median annual cost
$297
Based on
35 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Airtable 5 hidden costs

critical
Automatic billing for workspace invitations on paid plans $24-$54/user/month
medium
Separate workspace upgrades required $24-$54/user/month per workspace
medium
Extensions and add-ons locked behind paid tiers $20-$45/user/month
medium
Automation run limits and overage costs $20-$45/user/month
high
Record storage limits force mid-project upgrades $20-$45/user/month
See all Airtable hidden costs →

Smartsheet 7 hidden costs

critical
Provisional Member Auto-Conversion $25/user/month
high
Premium Apps (Data Shuttle, Dynamic View) $240-$15,000
high
Enterprise SSO/SAML Requirement 200-400% of license costs
medium
Minimum License Requirements $900-$2,280
medium
Resource Management Add-On 10-20% of license costs
See all Smartsheet hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Airtable Smartsheet
Auto-renewal Yes
Cancellation 30 days before renewal for customers; 45 days notice from Smartsheet for price increases
Minimum commitment 1 year for Business and Enterprise plans; annual contracts required for premium features
Price escalation No published schedule but users report mid-contract price increases following private equity acquisition. New pricing model forced on all customers in 2024-2025 regardless of existing contract terms.
Can downgrade Yes

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