Airtable vs SmartSuite Pricing (2026)
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Airtable vs SmartSuite

Project Management pricing comparison · 2026

Airtable pricing ranges from $0–$45/user/month, while SmartSuite ranges from $15–$50/user/month. Both products are similarly priced at comparable tiers.

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2 products · Project Management
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Airtable
Airtable is a cloud-based database and collaboration platform that combines the simplicity
verified 27d ago
$250 $348
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SmartSuite
SmartSuite is an all-in-one work management platform that combines project management, CRM
verified 25d ago
$250 $348
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
SmartSuite saves $98 vs Airtable · 25 seats
Cheapest $250
Spread 28%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Business
$14K/yr
year 1 license · $45/seat
Professional
$11K/yr
year 1 license · $36/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
$250/yr
Vendr · n=6 · limited data
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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 7 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 3 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Plans at a glance

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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
3 documented
  • Minimum user requirements increase costs on higher tiers
    $15-$50/unused seat/month
    1 source
  • No free plan locks you into paid commitment early
    $15-$20/user/month minimum
    1 source
  • Record limits per solution can force tier upgrades
    $17/user/month (Team to Professional upgrade)
    1 source
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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
10/5 (20)
Trustpilot
2.9/5 (2)
G2
4.8/5 (41)
Best for
Small teams getting started with work management
Watch out
No calendar integration (available in ClickUp)
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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

SmartSuite

$15–$50
/user/month
4 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Airtable and SmartSuite both operate in the project management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Airtable SmartSuite
Free Free /user/month $20 /seat/month
Team $20 /user/month $36 /seat/month
Business $45 /user/month $50 /seat/month
Enterprise Scale Custom 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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SmartSuite

3 scenarios
$75/month ($900/year)
5-Person Startup on Team Plan
$15 x 5 users on annual billing
$640/month ($7,680/year)
20-Person Company on Professional
$32 x 20 users on annual billing
$2,500/month ($30,000/year)
50-Person Enterprise Organization
$50 x 50 users on annual billing

Market Intelligence

Airtable

Median annual cost
$348
Based on
78 deals

SmartSuite

Median annual cost
$250
Based on
6 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 →

SmartSuite 3 hidden costs

medium
Minimum user requirements increase costs on higher tiers $15-$50/unused seat/month
high
No free plan locks you into paid commitment early $15-$20/user/month minimum
medium
Record limits per solution can force tier upgrades $17/user/month (Team to Professional upgrade)
See all SmartSuite hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Airtable SmartSuite
Auto-renewal
Cancellation
Minimum commitment

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