When looking for a tool to build automated workflows for process automation, numerous factors should come to mind. It's not just about meeting the functional requirements; pricing plays a crucial role too. Airtable is often a popular choice, but does its pricing truly align with your expectations? Let's explore this and compare it with Bika.ai to make a more informed decision.
Airtable is a cloud-based platform that combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the power of a database. It's designed for creating, sharing, and collaborating. You can use it to organize content, track projects, and manage tasks effectively. However, it comes with its own set of challenges. For new users, the base structure can be complex and difficult to grasp. Handling large datasets can also be a problem, and the available automation options are relatively basic.
Bika.ai, on the other hand, is a no-code AI automation database. It offers an incredibly user-friendly platform with enhanced CRM, marketing automation, project management, BI, and ERP capabilities, all at an attractive price. With Bika.ai, you'll find easy-to-use plug-and-play templates that make automating your business processes a breeze.
Airtable is suitable for simple tasks and smaller databases. In contrast, Bika.ai can handle more complex tasks and larger data volumes, leveraging AI automation to simplify various business activities.
Feature | Airtable | Bika.ai |
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Pricing | Free provided, paid plans from $20/user/month | Free provided, paid plans from $9.99/user/month |
Platform Type | No-code database | No-code AI automation database |
Ease of Use | Base structure is geeky for non-tech users | Directory tree is easy to use and user-friendly for general users |
Records per Database | Up to 125,000 records per base for Business plan | Up to 1,500,000 records per database for Team plan |
Automation | Basic automation capabilities with limited triggers and actions | Advanced automation capabilities with extensive triggers and actions |
Template | Templates don’t include automation capability; no automation publish and share | plenty of plug-and-play AI automated templates with preset content; supports automation publish and share |
Storage | 100 GB of attachments per base | 800 GB per space |
API | Limited APIs | API-first platform making every feature an integration endpoint for automation |
Bika.ai provides a generous free tier and scalable paid options that offer better value compared to Airtable.
Plan | Features | Price |
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Free plan | Unlimited bases 1,000 records per base Up to 5 editors 1 GB of attachments per base 100 automation runs Interface Designer | Free |
Team plan | 50,000 records per base 25,000 automation runs 20 GB of attachments per base Standard sync integrations Extensions Gantt and timeline view Expanded color, formatting, and calendar options | $20 per user per month |
Business plan | 125,000 records per base 100,000 automation runs 100 GB of attachments per base Premium sync integrations Verified data Two-way sync Admin panel SAML-based single sign-on | $45 per user per month |
Enterprise plan | 500,000 records per base 500,000 automation runs 1,000 GB of attachments per base On-premises sync integrations Enterprise Hub Enhanced security and admin controls Enterprise API Extension and integration management Audit logs and DLP | Pricing on request (estimated to start at $70 up to $100 per user per month) |
Plan | Features | Price |
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Free plan | 5GB of storage 10,000 records per database 200 automation runs Missions, Reports, AI Summary, and more Free Send Bulk 100+ SMS / 1000+ Email OpenAPI Access | Free |
Plus plan | 50GB of storage 100,000 records per database 30,000 automation runs Permissions control More database fields, automation actions More free SMS, Email, Reports, Missions, AI | $9.99 per user per month |
Pro plan | 200GB of storage 500,000 records per database 60,000 automation runs IM / Email Support Team / Organization Advanced OpenAPI and AI models | $19.99 per user per month |
Team plan | 800GB of storage 1,500,000 records per database 100,000 automation runs Audit Logs Full integrations, automations Advanced Permissions | $39.99 per user per month |
Choose Bika.ai if you require:
Bika.ai's proactive features save valuable time and resources, allowing you and your team to focus on strategic activities rather than mundane data management and task execution.
The Vika OKR template in Bika.ai is a valuable tool for managing team quarterly OKRs. Here's how to use it:
Install the Template Install this template into your BIKA space. If you need to manage OKRs for different teams or departments, you can install this template multiple times. One template corresponds to one team or department.
Invite Team Members
You can generate an invitation link in "💡OKR System Initialization Task 1" to send to team members who have not joined the space, or add members within the space to the OKR Participant
role in role management.
Team Members Fill Out Quarterly OKRs
Quarter-End Reminder to Fill Out Next Quarter's OKR
in "💡OKR System Initialization Task 2" to edit the task's trigger conditions and actions.Quarter-End Reminder to Fill Out Next Quarter's OKR
is triggered, members will receive a task reminder. Clicking the "Fill Out OKR" button allows them to enter and submit their OKRs.Superiors Rate Members' OKRs
When the automation OKR Review
is enabled, superiors will receive a review reminder after team members submit their OKRs. Clicking the "Review OKR" button allows them to rate their subordinates' OKRs.
Generate Team OKR Reports
When the automation Quarter-End Generate OKR Report
is enabled, it will generate OKR reports for all team members at the end of each quarter for team review and outlook.
Track Members' OKR Progress
When the automation Weekly OKR Review
is enabled, a progress reminder will be sent at 0:00 every Sunday. Members can click "Comment on OKR" to report their OKR progress through comment records.
Conclusion
Use Bika.ai's automation template to solve specific challenges related to process automation and take your team's efficiency to the next level.
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