What are Airtable extensions?

Airtable extensions extend the functionality of your Airtable base by adding extra features or integrating with external apps. These add-ons allow you to extend your workflow within a base, making it possible to do things like:

1. Generate dynamic summaries,
2. Import information from other sources,
3. Engage with external services or
4. Create custom, real-time interactive features directly within your base.

Unlike Airtable integrations, which primarily focus on syncing data between Airtable and third-party applications, Airtable extensions do much more. They give you new ways to interact with your data, whether it’s through advanced visualizations, language translations, or real-time messaging.

13 Airtable extensions you should try

Now that we’ve covered what Airtable extensions can do, let's examine the top 13 options to help you automate your workflow and improve your Airtable experience.

From automation to real-time collaboration, these tools are designed to help you get more done in less time.

1. Softr

Turn your Airtable databases into client portals, internal tools and more with Softr’s no-code app builder

Best for: Building custom web apps in minutes using Airtable data.

If you’ve ever wanted to turn your Airtable data into a fully functioning web app or client portal without writing a single line of code, Softr is the tool for you. Softr makes it super easy to create user-friendly interfaces on top of your Airtable bases, and quickly build everything from client portals to membership sites, all powered by the data you’re already managing in Airtable.

Here's a quick video featuring no-code expert Dan Leeman on how to use your Airtable database to build client portals, websites and more:

I’ve used Softr to create a client dashboard, and it saved me a ton of time compared to manually coding a solution. The drag-and-drop interface made the whole process painless, and I was able to get everything up and running within a day.

2. Page Designer

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Best for: Creating custom documents or printable reports from Airtable.

If you’re looking for a way to create custom reports or layouts using your Airtable data, Page Designer is a good choice. It lets you design printable pages that pull directly from your base, whether you need to create invoices, catalogs, or even personalized documents.

I’ve found Page Designer useful for generating custom invoices from my project management bases. I can select from various fields in my Airtable database to include in custom layouts, such as text, images, and barcodes, arrange these elements on the page, and use real-time preview feature to see the final output.

3. Supersparks

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Best for: Advanced workflow automations and app integrations.

Following its success as a Webflow extension, Supersparks is an excellent choice for those who want to automate workflows and trigger actions across multiple apps. The comprehensive library of apps and extensions, referred to as “sparks,” that extend Airtable’s native automations, letting you set up more complex sequences that can save time and reduce manual work.

I love their advanced form spark, which is tailored to improve user engagement and data collection through a multi-step form design, which is known to increase the completion rates for longer forms.

4. Vega-Lite

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Best for: Creating custom data visualizations and charts.

If you need more advanced data visualization options, Vega-Lite is a chart extension that allows you to create detailed, interactive charts that go beyond Airtable’s standard chart blocks. Whether you’re looking to build custom bar charts, scatter plots, or heat maps, Vega-Lite gives you full control over how you display your Airtable data.

The extension is configured using JSON, which might seem daunting at first, but it allows for precision and customization. I can create layered and multi-view visualizations, apply conditional formatting, and even create interactive graphics that respond to user inputs.

5. SendGrid

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Best for: Automating email campaigns directly from Airtable.

When it comes to sending emails directly from your Airtable database, SendGrid is a popular tool. This extension makes it easy to automate email campaigns, whether you’re sending newsletters, event invites, or personalized updates. The best part is you can pull data from Airtable and use it to personalize emails on the fly.

I’ve used the SendGrid API to send emails to contacts within a specific view of a table, which allows me to create targeted email campaigns. I can include dynamic content pulled from Airtable fields, which is useful for personalization at scale.

6. Vision

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Best for: Image classification, text extraction, and logo identification.

With the Vision extension, you can quickly classify and tag images in your Airtable base using the Google Cloud Vision API. Whether it's identifying objects, extracting text with OCR, or detecting logos, you can categorize hundreds of images in just a few clicks. Simply upload your images to an attachment field, and Vision will do the rest—great for organizing large image libraries or gathering insights from your visual data. (Note: Requires a Google Cloud Vision API key.)

By integrating with the Google Cloud Vision API, users can classify images into thousands of categories, detect logos, and extract text from images using optical character recognition (OCR).

I found the extension straightforward to install and set up inside Airtable using my Google Cloud API key. Once the API key is entered, you can configure it to analyze images from specific tables and views.

7. Whalesync

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Best for: Syncing data between Airtable and other apps like Notion and Webflow.

If you manage data across multiple apps and need everything to stay in sync, Whalesync is designed to bridge the gap. This extension lets you automatically sync data between Airtable and other platforms like Notion, Webflow, and Bubble without needing any code.

It’s particularly useful for users like me, who rely on Airtable as a flexible backend database and need to sync their data with a frontend interface like Webflow for client-facing functionality.

I appreciate Whalesync’s design freedom, which grants the ability to tailor the synchronization to fit specific needs.

8. Time Tracker

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Best for: Tracking time spent on tasks within Airtable

Need to track how much time you spend on tasks in Airtable? Time Tracker is a simple yet effective extension for logging time spent on different projects or tasks. Whether you’re tracking billable hours or monitoring team productivity, Time Tracker seamlessly integrates with your existing Airtable workflow.

I found the extension easy to set up and use, requiring me to select the appropriate table, view, and fields for time tracking. It offers the flexibility to track time across different records and sessions, pause and resume timers as needed, and run in the background even if I navigate away from Airtable.

9. Fintable

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Best for: Managing and tracking financial data in Airtable.

If you manage financial data inside Airtable, Fintable makes it easy to pull in live financial data from your bank accounts or payment platforms. It’s great for tracking transactions, expenses, and income directly within your Airtable database, keeping everything centralized for easier budgeting and reporting.

When I set up Fintable, I had to link my various bank accounts to my Airtable bases using secure financial data aggregators like Plaid. This connection enabled Fintable to pull in transaction data, which included everything from the date and amount of transactions to the merchant name and category.

10. Formito

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Best for: Creating conversational forms and chatbots integrated with Airtable.

Formito offers a unique approach to data collection and customer interaction. This extension allows you to create conversational forms and chatbots that integrate with Airtable, making it easy to gather data and engage with users in real time.

Creating my chatbot was a no-code process. My database records and fields were transformed into chatbot questions, making it possible to collect data, feedback, and even payments. Chatbots can be embedded into websites or shared via links, and all responses are tracked and managed within the Airtable database.

11. CMS Bridge

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Best for: Syncing Airtable data with Webflow’s CMS.

If you’re looking to seamlessly sync your Airtable data with Webflow, CMS Bridge by Finsweet automatically updates Webflow’s CMS from Airtable. Say you're running an e-commerce site on Webflow; CMS Bridge helps you sync your product data from Airtable to Webflow’s CMS. It's a great option for e-commerce stores that frequently update product information, inventory, or content.

12. Zonka Feedback

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Best for: Collecting and managing customer feedback in Airtable.

When it comes to gathering customer feedback directly in Airtable, Zonka Feedback makes it easy. With this Airtable extension, you can create surveys and forms that send responses straight into your Airtable database, giving you a simple way to track customer satisfaction, conduct NPS surveys, or gather feedback after events.

Setting up this extension involves connecting your Zonka Feedback account with Airtable using your Airtable API key. Once connected, you can map survey questions to specific fields in your Airtable tables.

You can send responses to multiple bases and tables for a flexible setup that can be tailored to different workflows or projects.

13. TaskRobin

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Best for: Automating task assignments within Airtable.

TaskRobin is a handy Airtable extension for automating task assignments. It allows you to forward emails from any email service, such as Gmail or Outlook, to a unique TaskRobin inbox.

The way TaskRobin works is straightforward: After setting up the service, you simply forward emails to a designated TaskRobin email address. The system then processes these emails and populates the relevant fields in your Airtable base with the content of the email. This includes not only the text but also any attachments, which are stored and linked within the Airtable base.

Conclusion

With so many options available, finding the best Airtable extensions for your workflow can help you get more done in less time—without the need for complex setups. Airtable offers an extension marketplace to help you find the right extension, but all the ones we’ve covered here are great options to explore.

Softr makes it easy to turn your Airtable data into powerful web apps and client portals—no coding required. Sign up for Softr today and start building your own custom solutions in minutes.