Best Airtable Alternatives Philippines 2026: No-Code Databases That Scale

Airtable too expensive or too limited? Compare the best alternatives for Philippine businesses — Kintone, Notion, Google Tables, Baserow, and NocoDB.

📅 2026-04-13 ⏱ 9 min read ✍️ Tom Arai, CEO — Edamame Inc.

The Airtable Problem for Philippine Businesses

Airtable is a fantastic product for small teams. But Philippine businesses hit walls quickly: the free plan limits records to 1,000 per base, paid plans jump to ~₱1,100/user/month (USD pricing), and enterprise features like granular permissions and audit logs require expensive Pro plans.

More fundamentally, Airtable is a spreadsheet-database hybrid. When Philippine businesses need workflow automation, approval chains, or integration with their operations, Airtable falls short. Here are five alternatives.

1. Kintone — Best for Business Applications (from ₱1,000/user/month)

Where Airtable gives you a database, Kintone gives you a full application platform. Build custom apps with forms, views, automations, and approval workflows — no coding required. Kintone is what Airtable wants to be when it grows up: an actual business application platform, not just a fancy spreadsheet.

Why switch: Unlimited records on all plans. Built-in workflow automation. Full API for integrations. Local Philippine support. Enterprise-grade security trusted by ORIX Metro and Daikin Philippines.

2. Notion — Best for Docs + Database Combo (Free / ~₱500/user/month)

Notion's databases are more flexible than Airtable's in some ways — you can embed them in documents, create relational databases, and build wiki-style knowledge bases. Less structured than Airtable but more versatile for documentation-heavy teams.

Best for: Teams that need databases embedded in their documentation workflow.

3. Google Tables — Best for Google Workspace Users (Free with Workspace)

Google Tables (part of Google Workspace) provides Airtable-like database functionality integrated with your existing Google ecosystem. If your Philippine business already uses Gmail and Google Sheets, Tables is a natural step up — and it's included in your existing subscription.

Best for: Google-first organizations wanting structured data without new subscriptions.

4. Baserow — Best Open-Source Option (Free self-hosted / from ~₱500/month cloud)

Baserow is an open-source Airtable alternative you can self-host for free or use their cloud service. The interface closely mirrors Airtable, making migration straightforward. Data stays on your servers — important for Philippine companies with data sovereignty requirements.

Best for: Technical teams that want full data control and Airtable-like functionality.

5. NocoDB — Best Free Self-Hosted (Free, open source)

NocoDB turns any database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite) into a smart spreadsheet interface. It's completely free and open source. If your team has basic technical skills, NocoDB gives you unlimited Airtable-like functionality at zero cost.

Best for: Technical teams with existing databases that want a spreadsheet-like interface.

Bottom Line

If you're using Airtable as a simple database and that's enough, Notion or Google Tables can save you money. If you're trying to make Airtable into a business application platform (with automations, approvals, and workflows), stop forcing it — Kintone was built for exactly that purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kintone like Airtable?

Kintone shares Airtable's no-code philosophy but goes further — built-in workflow automation, approval chains, and custom form design. Think of Airtable as a database tool and Kintone as a business application platform.

Can I migrate from Airtable to Kintone?

Yes. Export your Airtable bases as CSV and import into Kintone apps. Our team provides migration assistance for new Philippine clients.

Is Notion better than Airtable?

For documentation + light databases, yes. For structured data management and business workflows, Airtable or Kintone are better choices.

What has more features than Airtable?

Kintone offers more business application features — workflow automation, approval processes, custom views, and enterprise security. Airtable is stronger for collaborative data views and extensions.

Does Airtable work in the Philippines?

Yes, but pricing is in USD and there's no local support. For Philippine businesses, Kintone via edamame provides peso pricing and Manila-based support.