Airtable
Spreadsheet-database hybrid with views, automations, and a REST API — used for lightweight ops databases.
Definition
Airtable presents tables that look like spreadsheets but back onto a typed database with linked records, lookups, and rollups. Bases expose a REST API and a webhook system. It is widely used for CRMs, content calendars, and operational tracking in small teams; n8n, Make, and Zapier all ship Airtable nodes.
When to use
See also
- Notion — Block-based workspace combining documents, databases, and views — heavily used as a project hub and internal CMS.
- Google Sheets — Google's cloud spreadsheet — the most common lightweight database used in low-code automation.