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Airtable Alternative for MVP Development
Using Airtable for your MVP? Compare spreadsheet-as-database vs real application development.
What is Airtable?
Airtable is a spreadsheet-database hybrid used to manage data and build simple applications.
Webscension vs Airtable
Feature
Webscension
Airtable
Type
Real application
Database/spreadsheet
Scale Limits
Unlimited
Row/API limits
Performance
Optimized
Degrades at scale
User Interface
Included
Need other tools
Monthly Cost
$0 after build
$20-45/seat
Guarantee
Revenue guarantee
None
Airtable Limitations
- Not a real application platform
- Row and API limits
- Performance issues at scale
- Limited user-facing features
- Need other tools for frontend
- Monthly costs per seat
Why Choose Webscension Instead
- Real application, not a spreadsheet
- No arbitrary limits
- Built for scale
- Complete user experience
- One-time cost
- Revenue guarantee
Airtable is best for:
Data management, internal tracking, simple workflows
Airtable is NOT best for:
Customer-facing SaaS, products needing scale
Cost Comparison
Airtable
$20-45/seat/month + frontend tools
Often with hidden costs
Webscension
$2,997 complete
All-inclusive with guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Airtable as my MVP backend?
Airtable works for prototypes but has limits: 50,000 rows per base, API rate limits, and poor performance at scale. For a real SaaS, you need a real database.
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