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TulipFarm vs Airtable: building apps or approving agent work

Airtable’s Field Agents run whenever data is added or updated. TulipFarm agents work on shared tables and wait for a person on the changes you pick.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits at signup

Airtable

$20 a month

Per collaborator, billed yearly

support.airtable.com/articles/2277136852-airtable-plans-overview
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Where TulipFarm differs from Airtable

Three differences that show up when an agent handles reprint requests, each with how Airtable handles it.

  • An agent’s change waits for a person

    TulipFarm

    For actions you pick, the agent shows the exact change and waits until Maya approves it.

    See Agents

    How Airtable handles it

    Omni uses your permissions and offers Undo. For approval steps, Airtable suggests forms, automations or comments.

    support.airtable.com/articles/1744327578-using-omni-ai-in-airtable

  • Rules on the table, not only the form

    TulipFarm

    Unique, required, type and choice rules apply to every save, including an agent’s.

    See Tables

    How Airtable handles it

    Required fields and data validation are settings on a form, and validation is on paid plans.

    support.airtable.com/articles/9431794285-building-and-sharing-forms-in-airtable

  • Workflows that wait days for a reply

    TulipFarm

    A run can wait up to 30 days for a person and resumes after a restart without redoing steps.

    See Workflows

    How Airtable handles it

    Automation scripts are JavaScript with a 30-second time limit per run.

    support.airtable.com/articles/6328053615-airtable-automation-action-run-a-script

Feature comparison

Airtable’s column comes from its own site and help center. “Not published” means Airtable doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.

Feature comparison
FeatureTulipFarmAirtable
Workspace and data
Tables for business recordsYesBuilt into every workspaceYes50,000 records per base on Team
Field rules on every saveYesType, required, choices and uniquePartialRequired and validation settings on forms
Files on recordsYesShared files and projectsYesAttachment field type
Import CSV or XLSX into a tableYesNot published
Agents
AI agents that work on recordsYesSaved agents with reusable skillsYesField Agents, run by hand or when data changes
Scheduled runsYesAgents up to once an hourYesAutomations as often as every 15 minutes
Automation and approvals
Workflow editorYesOne trigger, then ordered stepsYesTrigger and action automations
Webhook triggersYesYesOn all plans
Code stepsYesJavaScript or PythonYesJavaScript, 30-second limit; not on the Team trial
Approval before an agent’s change savesYesShows the exact changePartialOmni offers Undo; approvals are built with forms or comments
Runs that wait days for a personYesUp to 30 days, and resume after a restartNot published
Integrations
Built-in app connectionsPartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and TrelloYesIncluding Jira, Salesforce, Slack, Gmail and GitHub
MCPPartialAgents use MCP tools a manager enablesYesIts MCP server lets Claude and ChatGPT read and update records
AI in SlackYesMention an agent in a channel; access is granted per channelYesMention Airtable AI in a channel
Security and deployment
SSO and SCIMNoSign in with Google or an email linkYesSAML SSO and SCIM on Business and Enterprise Scale
Audit logsPartialRecords who changed memberships; no audit exportYesEnterprise Scale
SOC 2 Type IINoYesPlus ISO 27001 and HIPAA support
Personal chats hidden from adminsYesNot published
Run in your own cloudPartialOpen source (AGPL v3.0); self-hosting is unsupportedNot published

When to stay with Airtable

Airtable is the better choice if any of these sound like your team.

You build custom apps on your data
Airtable’s interfaces, many field types and Omni let you build a tailored app on a base.
You need many integrations
Airtable connects to Jira, Salesforce, Zendesk, Box and more, and has its own MCP server.
You need SSO, audit logs or SOC 2
Airtable has SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO on Business and up, and audit logs on Enterprise Scale.
Your bases are very large
Airtable’s Business plan allows 125,000 records in each base.

Pricing

Airtable bills per collaborator; Team is $24 billed monthly, and Business is $45 billed yearly. Airtable prices checked on 20 October 2026.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.

Airtable

$20 a month

For Team, with 50,000 records per base, 25,000 automation runs a month and 15,000 AI credits per collaborator a month.

support.airtable.com/articles/2277136852-airtable-plans-overview

Switching from Airtable

TulipFarm can’t import a base or its automations directly. Move one table and one job at a time, and keep Airtable running until you trust the result.

  1. Export one table

    Download a grid view as CSV. Airtable exports each table as its own file.

  2. Import it and add field rules

    Import the CSV into a TulipFarm table, then set types, required fields, choices and unique values.

  3. Rebuild the job as an agent or workflow

    Turn the automation or Field Agent prompt into a skill, and mark the actions that need approval.

  4. Run both for a week

    Compare the results before you switch. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

Questions about TulipFarm and Airtable

Is TulipFarm an Airtable alternative?

Yes, for teams that want agents to do work on their records with a person approving the changes that matter. TulipFarm has built-in tables, files, agents and workflows in one workspace. Airtable is a broader app builder, with many field types, interfaces and integrations.

What is the main difference between TulipFarm and Airtable?

Airtable starts with a flexible database you build apps on, and adds Field Agents and Omni to work on it. TulipFarm starts with the work: an agent shows the exact change it wants to make, a person approves it, and workflows can wait up to 30 days for a reply.

Does Airtable have AI agents?

Yes. Field Agents work inside every record and can run when data is added or updated, and Omni builds apps, creates automations and updates records. Omni uses your permissions and offers Undo after it acts.

Can TulipFarm do everything Airtable can?

No. Airtable has more field types and views, custom interfaces, more integrations, SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO and audit logs. TulipFarm has table-level field rules including unique values, approval of exact agent changes, and workflows that resume after a restart.

Can I move my Airtable base to TulipFarm?

Table by table. Export each grid view as CSV, import it into a TulipFarm table, and add field rules. Automations and Field Agent prompts need rebuilding as workflows or skills.

How much does TulipFarm cost compared with Airtable?

Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. Airtable Team is $20 per collaborator a month billed yearly, or $24 monthly, with 15,000 AI credits per collaborator a month. Business is $45 billed yearly.

Does TulipFarm have SSO like Airtable?

No. TulipFarm uses Google sign-in or an email link, and has no SSO, SCIM or SOC 2 report. Airtable offers SAML SSO and SCIM on Business and Enterprise Scale.

Move one Airtable table into TulipFarm.

Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud, import a CSV and give an agent one job to do. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

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Last reviewed 20 October 2026.