Business Management Made Simple vs. Database Made Flexible
Airtable gives you a flexible database—Corcava gives you a complete business platform. No spreadsheet setup required. CRM, projects, time tracking, invoicing, and client portal ready to use.
At a Glance
| Feature | Corcava | Airtable |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9/user/mo | Free (limited), $20/user/mo (Team) |
| Ready-to-Use CRM | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Build yourself |
| Time Tracking | ✅ Native | ❌ Via extensions/integrations |
| Invoicing | ✅ Native, crypto support | ❌ Not available |
| Client Portal | ✅ Branded portal | ❌ Not available |
| Setup Complexity | ✅ Opinionated, ready to use | ⚠️ Flexible but requires configuration |
| Project Management | ✅ Purpose-built | ⚠️ Build custom solution |
| 10-User Team Cost | $90/mo | $200-450/mo |
What Is Airtable?
Airtable is a flexible, cloud-based database platform that combines the simplicity of spreadsheets with the power of databases. Founded in 2012, Airtable allows users to create custom databases for virtually any use case.
Strengths
- →Extremely flexible—can build almost anything
- →Beautiful, intuitive interface
- →Rich field types and automations
- →API for custom integrations
What Is Corcava?
Corcava is an all-in-one business management platform built specifically for agencies, consultants, and service businesses. Unlike Airtable which provides a blank canvas, Corcava comes ready-to-use.
Competitive Advantage
- ✓Opinionated and purpose-built for business
- ✓No database design needed
- ✓Everything works together out of the box
- ✓Start using in minutes not hours
Key Differences
Setup Time
Sign up and start using immediately
Design database structure, configure relationships
Time Tracking & Invoicing
Native timer, automatic invoicing, crypto payments
Requires external tools (Harvest, FreshBooks)
Client Portal
Branded portal with time reports & invoices
Can share views but no real portal
Pricing Comparison
Corcava Pricing
All features included
- ✓Unlimited contacts, projects, tasks
- ✓CRM ready-to-use (not build-your-own)
- ✓Time tracking with timer
- ✓Invoicing + crypto payments
- ✓Branded client portal
- ✓Team chat & video calls
Airtable Pricing
(Annual billing)
- ~Flexible database (requires setup)
- ✗CRM (build yourself)
- ✗No time tracking
- ✗No invoicing
- ✗No client portal
- ✗No video calls
Team: $200/month = $2,400/year
Business: $450/month = $5,400/year
Total Cost with Tools Airtable Can't Do
When to Choose Each
Choose Corcava If:
- ✓You need CRM, projects, time tracking, and invoicing working together
- ✓You want to start using tools immediately (not spend days configuring)
- ✓You're tired of per-user pricing as your team grows
- ✓You need client portal for transparency
- ✓You're using Airtable as a substitute for purpose-built business tools
- ✓Budget matters (save $3,000-5,000+/year)
Choose Airtable If:
- →You need extreme database flexibility for unique workflows
- →You're managing content/media libraries, not business operations
- →You enjoy designing custom database structures
- →Your use case is highly specialized (inventory, research)
- →You're already invested in Airtable ecosystem
Best of Both Worlds?
Many businesses use both: Airtable for specific custom needs (content calendar) and Corcava for core operations (CRM, projects, invoicing).
Ready to Simplify Your Business Operations?
Get CRM, projects, time tracking, and invoicing ready-to-use. No database setup. Save $3,000-5,000+/year.
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