Airtable alternative
for Contacts
Airtable is great for managing a generic database,
folk is better for managing contacts
Interact with contacts, not records
folk's contact page is purpose-built for managing contacts, including reminders, comments, interactions and company details
A contact page on folk
folk offers a clear, purpose-built contact page
A contact page on Airtable
Airtable offers a standard record page
Manage relationships, not databases
Contacts are enriched, deduplicated, and made more actionable with relationship insights
A contact list on folk
folk lists relationships
A contact list on Airtable
Airtable lists generic records on a database
Keep your contacts lists alive, not dead
folk automatically synchronizes interactions and contacts in real time
A contact page on folk
folk automatically imports all your interactions with your contact's details
A contact page on Airtable
Airtable records are not synchronized with contact updates
Reach out to your contacts directly, no need to export in CSV
Send bulk messages to a group of contacts, personalize individual messages, and collaborate on emails with your team
Sending an email from folk
folk lets you collaborate on message drafts as a team and send in bulk
Sending an email from Airtable
Exporting a CSV from Airtable is the only way to message contacts
Enrich contacts in one-click, not through APIs
folk offers one-click enrichment while it takes to integrate an external tool on Airtable
Enrichment on folk
folk natively enrich contact's data no need to plug any external provider.
Enrichment on Airtable
You need to find a connect an external provider to get data enrichment on Airtable.
The chrome extension to connect your CRM to the web
folk offers a chrome extension to connect your CRM to any platform - LinkedIn, Twitter, Sales navigator, and more
Importing contact with folk
folk chrome extension works everywhere
on the web
Importing contact with Airtable
Airtable doesn't offer a chrome extension
What is Airtable, and why do teams use it for contacts?
Airtable is a flexible database with spreadsheet style views. Many teams log people there, but records are generic rows that suit cataloging more than timelines, reminders, or sales follow ups.
Why switch from an Airtable base to a CRM for contacts?
A CRM is designed to manage relationships from first touch to closed deal. You get enrichment, deduplication, reminders, activity timelines, and reporting so contacts move forward without constant manual upkeep.
What is the best alternative to Airtable for contact management?
For teams that want simple contact views, enrichment, shared pipelines, and built in outreach, folk CRM is the best alternative. It replaces makeshift tables with a focused relationship hub that scales with your team.
How is folk CRM different from Airtable for managing contacts?
folk is contact centric with dedicated people and company views, shared pipelines, tasks and reminders, team comments in context, and real time activity on each record. Updates, emails, and follow ups become one continuous workflow.
Can I email contacts and run sequences directly in folk?
Yes. You can send personalized bulk emails and sequences, collaborate on drafts with teammates, and choose the sender without exporting CSV files or leaving your CRM.