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Airtable
Airtable pairs a spreadsheet-style grid with a full relational database and automation engine, and exposes every base through a REST API for reading, writing, and querying records programmatically. Classic API keys were retired in February 2024 in favor of scoped personal access tokens and OAuth2 apps, both still authenticated as bearer tokens. The free plan includes real API access (rate-limited to 5 requests/second per base), with paid tiers raising throughput rather than gating access.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.
GreatAPIs Score
Score75
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/airtable/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/airtable.svg" alt="Scored 75 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.