Airtable

Pros

Airtable is one of those no code tools that makes you feel like you could create anything — the limit is your imagination. I use it for SO many different business functions: it's our main project management tool, our CRM, we use it for bookkeeping and expense tracking, I used it to organize the media opportunities around my book launch, and that's just scratching the service. Sure, there's a bit of a learning curve between the interface, all the options, and advanced features like automations — I build on my knowledge to learn something new everyday. So to get the most out of it, you need to be open to continuously learning and thinking about ways to improve your workflows or seeking examples from others. I enjoy their new interface designer — it's clear that Airtable is continuously innovating. I use so many automations to help improve information flow and visibility with my team. You can also connect Airtable with other tools like Glide (as I have) to build a functional app with no coding experience.

Cons

Like any enterprise tool, it scales according to features and your plan type. You can't choose a lower priced plan for someone on your team if you have a higher priced plan. That's a bit tough for a small business — it's clear that tools like Airtable are perhaps better suited and affordable for the big guys. So I hope against all hope that Airtable won't phase out users like me because we also have so much to gain from affordable access to Airtable!

Pros

I thoroughly enjoyed the customizability of AirTable. Different people can view the exact same data in different ways and come to different conclusions, and AirTable allows this with minimal hassle.

Cons

My one main issue with AirTable is that sometimes the wrong people can end up with the wrong level of permissions and it seems to be a bit of a challenge to correct this.

Pros

Airtable appears to have many functional features when viewed from the outside. It offers a convenient experience with its simple interface.

Cons

The tool eventually stops working with the constant errors that occur. There is a customer service with no expertise on software issues or interest in their job.

Pros

This software is incredibly powerful, and once you get the hang of it, pretty simple to use. We are so grateful for the nonprofit discount, which makes it affordable for our organization. We're using it to manage grant applications and awards in tandem with other software such as Typeform, Gmail, Google Drive, and Slack. It has many powerful built in automation capabilities, and works very well with Zapier for even more power.

Cons

Airtable can take some effort and training to learn and master, in order to use it to it's maximum capacity.

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Pros

One of the biggest advantages is the flexibility of the platform, which allows me to customize my bases to fit my specific needs. I am able to create custom fields, add tags and comments to records, and set up relationships between different tables, which allows me to keep my data organized and easily accessible. Additionally, the collaboration features, such as the ability to share my bases and grant different levels of access to team members, have made it easy for me to work on projects with others and stay on the same page. The advanced filtering and sorting options have also been a lifesaver when it comes to quickly finding the information I need. Overall, I have found Airtable to be a powerful and user-friendly platform that makes it easy for me to manage and organize my content.

Cons

I have encountered is the limitation in terms of the number of records that can be added to a table and the number of tables in a base, this can be limiting for larger scale projects. Additionally, while the platform offers a wide range of customization options, it can be difficult to navigate and understand all the features and functions, especially for new users. The learning curve can be steep for some users and it might take some time to get familiar with all the features. Another limitation is the lack of built-in reporting and data visualization tools, which makes it difficult to analyze data in-depth. Overall, while Airtable is a powerful platform for content management, it may not be the best fit for everyone, especially for users who need a more robust reporting and data visualization tools.