Databases
What does 5000 Airtable users cost in 2026?
At list pricing on the Business plan ($45/user/mo, billed annual), 5000 users run $225,000/month or $2,700,000/year. Real invoices vary with negotiated discounts, add-ons, and mid-cycle changes.
Monthly
$225,000
Annual
$2,700,000
Typical shelfware (36%)
$972,000/yr
All Airtable plans at 5000 users
| Plan | Per user/mo | Total monthly | Total annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Team 50k records per base | $20 | $100,000 | $1,200,000 |
Business Admin panel, SAML, 2FA enforce | $45 | $225,000 | $2,700,000 |
Enterprise 500k records, HIPAA, audit log | $60 | $300,000 | $3,600,000 |
Source: Airtable pricing page. List price, USD, annual billing where offered.
The number nobody puts on the pricing page
SeatMap.AI's Shelfware Index shows the median Airtable team runs at 36% inactive seats. On a 5000-user Business plan, that's $972,000/year paid for users that never showed up.
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