We’re using Airtable’s REST APIs to handle our staff info. The current limit is 5 requests per second for each base. This is kinda slow for our needs. Does anyone know if upgrading to a pro or enterprise plan would give us more wiggle room with API requests? Or maybe there are other tricks to bump up the limit? We really need to speed things up. Any ideas would be awesome. Thanks for your help!
I’ve encountered this limitation with Airtable as well. While upgrading to a higher plan might offer some improvement, it’s not guaranteed to significantly increase the request limit. A more effective approach could be implementing a queue system on your end. This allows you to buffer requests and send them at a controlled rate, preventing overload. Additionally, consider optimizing your data structure within Airtable to reduce the number of necessary API calls. If these solutions don’t suffice, you might want to explore alternative database options that better suit your high-volume needs.
As someone who’s wrestled with Airtable’s API limits, I can relate to your frustration. One strategy that worked wonders for us was implementing a robust caching system. We stored frequently accessed data in Redis, which dramatically reduced our API calls.
Another approach we found effective was redesigning our data model in Airtable. By consolidating information and reducing the need for multiple queries, we managed to squeeze more value out of each API call.
If you’re dealing with write operations, consider using Airtable’s bulk operations feature. It allows you to update multiple records in a single API call, which can be a game-changer for performance.
Lastly, while upgrading your plan might help, it’s often more cost-effective to optimize your current setup first. These strategies helped us postpone the need for an upgrade for quite some time.
hey there! i’ve dealt with similar issues. have u considered caching frequently accessed data locally? it can reduce API calls big time. also, batching requests when possible helps stay under limits. if those don’t cut it, yeah, upgrading might be ur best bet. good luck!