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Airtable 4.3MODERATE
Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.
Cancellation steps
Go to your Airtable account page and open Workspace settings.
Open official cancel pageSelect 'Change plan' or 'Cancel plan' for the workspace.
Open official cancel pageChoose 'Downgrade to Free' to cancel the paid subscription (no separate delete button).
Open official cancel pageConfirm the downgrade; auto-renewal stops.
Open official cancel pageKeep confirmation; paid features remain until period end, then the workspace is Free.
Open official cancel page
Cancellation policy
Airtable bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: Cancel anytime; paid plan continues until the end of the billing period. Generally no refunds, but accidental charges are refunded within 7 days (monthly) or 14 days (annual) of billing.
Airtable has no direct delete button; you cancel by downgrading the workspace to the Free plan from Workspace settings, which stops renewal. Accidental charges may be refunded within 7/14 days, but normal cancellations are not prorated. A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.
Fees & refund rules
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | Cancel anytime; paid plan continues until the end of the billing period | Official ↗ |
| Refund policy | Generally no refunds, but accidental charges are refunded within 7 days (monthly) or 14 days (annual) of billing. | Official ↗ |
| Auto-renewal | On | Official ↗ |
| Cancellation method | Web (account settings) | Support ↗ |
| Free trial | A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge. | Official ↗ |
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About Airtable
Airtable is a SaaS service available in US. Airtable renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of Cancel anytime; paid plan continues until the end of the billing period. Refund terms: Generally no refunds, but accidental charges are refunded within 7 days (monthly) or 14 days (annual) of billing.
Why Airtable scores 4.3/10
Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Airtable scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.
- Finding the cancel button on Airtable takes some digging — it scores 5.3/10.
- Cancellation is quick at roughly 3.7 steps.
- Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 9.1/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
- There are few confirmation prompts (3.2/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
- No support contact is required to cancel (2.7/10).
- Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).
The net result: Airtable lands at 4.3/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.
What the score is made of
- Find entry
- 5.3
- Steps
- 3.7
- Refund visibility
- 9.1
- Confirmation prompts
- 3.2
- Contact support
- 2.7
- Phone
- 0.0
FAQ
Will I keep access after cancelling Airtable?
Bases stay intact but revert to Free plan limits at period end; data is retained.
Can I reactivate Airtable later?
Re-upgrade from the plan page at any time to restore paid capacity.
How do I cancel if Airtable is billed through Apple or Google?
Cancellation follows the web/account path; app-store billing uses the platform subscription settings.
Do I need to contact support to cancel Airtable?
It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.
Is my data deleted when I cancel Airtable?
Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.
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