Hey everyone, I’m feeling pretty frustrated right now. I just checked out Airtable’s pricing for hosting data in Europe, and it’s crazy expensive! They want at least $8,000 per year for only 10 accounts. That’s a lot of money! I get that they need to follow GDPR rules, but come on, it feels like they’re taking advantage of their customers. Has anyone else run into this issue? Are there any good alternatives that don’t break the bank but still keep our data safe in Europe? I’m wondering if I’m missing something here or if Airtable is really just that pricey for European hosting. Any thoughts or experiences would be super helpful. Thanks!
Yeah, airtable’s eu pricing is bonkers! have u looked at softr? its not as feature-rich but way cheaper for eu hosting. we switched last month and saved a ton. setup was a bit tricky but support helped. might be worth checking out if ur on a budget
I’ve dealt with this issue too, and it’s certainly frustrating. While Airtable’s European hosting is expensive, it’s important to consider the value they provide in terms of compliance and features. That said, have you looked into Seatable? It’s a European-based alternative that offers similar functionality at a more competitive price point. They have both cloud and self-hosted options, which might give you more flexibility. Another option worth exploring is Nocodb, which others have mentioned. It’s open-source and can be self-hosted in Europe, potentially saving you significant costs. Just keep in mind that with these alternatives, you might need to invest more time in setup and maintenance. Ultimately, it’s a balance between cost, features, and the resources you have available to manage the solution.
I’ve been in a similar boat, Grace. The European data hosting costs with Airtable are indeed steep. We faced this challenge at my company last year, and it was a real headache. After much research, we ended up going with Baserow. It’s an open-source alternative that offers EU hosting at a fraction of the cost. The interface is quite similar to Airtable, so the learning curve wasn’t too bad. We did have to sacrifice some advanced features, but for our basic needs, it works well. Another option we considered was NocoDB, which is also EU-based and more budget-friendly. It might be worth exploring these alternatives to see if they fit your requirements. Remember, though, that cheaper options often come with trade-offs in terms of features or support, so weigh your priorities carefully.