Airplane
airplane.devBuild Difficulty: 5/5
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How to Replace AirplaneOverview
Features
40 features across 7 categories
Analytics(1)
Monitor how your internal tools are being used.
Automation(4)
Branch workflows based on conditions and data values.
Chain multiple actions together with conditional logic and dependencies.
Automate task execution on recurring schedules using cron syntax.
Execute automated workflows and scripts on a schedule or manually.
Collaboration(2)
Multiple team members can build and edit tools simultaneously.
Share tools and workflows with team members.
Development(20)
Execute operations on multiple records simultaneously.
Build reusable custom UI components with React.
Apply custom CSS to fully customize the appearance of tools.
Host tools on your own custom domain.
Build custom dashboards to visualize business metrics.
Export data to CSV, JSON, or other formats.
Built-in date and time manipulation functions.
Visual interface for building internal tools without writing code.
Separate development, staging, and production environments.
Built-in error handling and retry logic for workflows.
Handle file uploads and store them securely.
Create customizable forms with validation and dynamic fields.
Write custom logic using JavaScript for complex transformations.
Iterate over data arrays and execute actions for each item.
All tools automatically work on mobile devices.
Execute Python scripts and libraries within workflows.
Add powerful search and filtering capabilities to your tools.
Display and manage data in interactive, sortable, filterable tables.
Pre-built templates for common internal tool patterns.
Track changes and manage versions of your applications.
Integration(5)
Native integration with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and other databases.
Query data from GraphQL endpoints directly.
Send email, Slack, or SMS notifications from workflows.
Connect to any REST API to fetch and manipulate data.
Receive and process incoming webhooks from external systems.
Performance(1)
Cache query results to improve performance.
Security(7)
Generate and manage API keys for external access.
Track all user actions and changes within the platform.
Automatic backups and disaster recovery capabilities.
Use parameterized database queries to prevent SQL injection.
Control API request rates to prevent abuse.
Define granular permissions based on user roles and teams.
Integrate with SAML and OAuth for enterprise authentication.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Up to 3 users
- ✓basic tools
- ✓limited integrations
Team
Popular- ✓Unlimited users
- ✓advanced features
- ✓RBAC
Business
- ✓All Team features plus SSO
- ✓audit logs
- ✓custom domains
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 40 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Airplane alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Airplane saves ~$1,320 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
25 known integrations