Overall Satisfaction with Airtable
We use spreadsheets quite a lot in our department. Airtable is a tool that combines the simplicity and flexibility of sheets with the possibilities that comes with databases. It gives endless opportunities to display almost any kind of data and relationships across different data sources. All data is accessible within a few clicks and without the hassle of setting up new spreadsheets.
- Airtable excels in its ability to display complex data in a simple way thanks to predefined layouts.
- It is extremely easy to switch between the grid and list layouts when necessary. This would require setting up a new spreadsheet every time.
- The whole app is easily scalable as our requirements change.
- The proprietary nature of Airtable makes the importing and exporting of data an occasional problem.
- The learning curve for users with no database background.
- The pricing model is restrictive.
- Airtable is great for collaboration, it removed the friction of using Excel sheets within our team.
- We were able to eliminate several tools and replaced them within Airtable, making our data more accessible and in one place.
- Overall time savings by giving us easier access to our data and fast reports.
- Microsoft Office 365, G Suite and Microsoft Access
Airtable combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the possibilities that come with a database, all within one tool. We have chosen it after a short evaluation. It is incredibly easy to use after a short training, making it a great tool compared to the typical spreadsheet-based apps.