Airtable vs Pipefy

March 19, 2025 | Author: Michael Stromann
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Airtable
Part spreadsheet, part database, and entirely flexible, teams use Airtable to organize their work, their way.
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Pipefy
Pipefy is a Work Management Platform. It allows you to take control and improve your work, bring structure, visibility and organization to your processes

Airtable and Pipefy are, in the grand scheme of things, not all that different—both are marvelous tools that have somehow managed to bypass the need for any form of coding, which, if you ask anyone who’s ever tried, is a stroke of genius. They both let you collaborate with your team, organize tasks and keep track of things with the grace of a dolphin navigating an office cubicle. You can also customize them to fit your needs and throw in integrations with other shiny tools, making your life just a tiny bit less chaotic. They share the same ambition: to turn your scattered data into a neat, organized system, which is a noble cause.

However, Airtable—bless its heart—has been around since 2012 and hails from the land of the free (also known as the U.S.). It’s an ideal tool for those who fancy themselves as database aficionados, as it offers a delightful spreadsheet-like interface and has a penchant for organizing data in ways that might make you think you're some kind of data wizard. With its snazzy visualizations, from grids to calendars and even kanban boards, it lets you manage anything from a tiny project to something that might require an industrial-sized filing cabinet.

Pipefy, on the other hand, arrived in 2015, emerging from the ever-creative Brazil. It takes a slightly different approach, focusing more on the fine art of process management and workflow automation. It offers pre-built templates that can automate your work processes like a seasoned butler who knows exactly when to serve tea. If you’re managing business operations and need a clear, structured flow of tasks, Pipefy might just be the perfect tool—provided, of course, you have an uncanny ability to organize chaos into something resembling order.

See also: Top 10 Business Management software
Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email [email protected]