Filla vs Fillout

Both connect to Airtable. One is built for it. Compare Filla and Fillout to find the right form builder for your Airtable workflows.

The short answer

Choose Filla if:

You only use Airtable and want deep, native integration
You need linked record selection with search and filtering
You want to create records in multiple linked tables at once
You need formula and lookup fields displayed in forms

Choose Fillout if:

You need to connect forms to multiple platforms (Notion, Google Sheets, etc.)
You want a general-purpose form builder that happens to work with Airtable
Basic Airtable integration is sufficient for your needs

Feature comparison

Feature	Filla	Fillout	Notes
Native Airtable integration			Filla is built exclusively for Airtable. Fillout connects to many platforms.
Field mapping required			Filla auto-syncs fields. Fillout requires some manual configuration.
Linked record support			Filla supports native linked record selection with search. Fillout has limited support.
Update existing records			Both support updating records via prefilled forms.
Nested/child forms			Filla lets you create records in multiple linked tables in one submission.
Formula field display			Filla can show calculated formula values in forms.
Lookup field display			Filla displays related data from lookup fields.
Conditional logic			Both offer robust conditional logic.
Multi-step forms			Both support multi-page form layouts.
Custom branding			Both allow logo, colors, and white-labeling on paid plans.
Airtable field types supported			Filla supports 50+ field types. Fillout supports common types.
Multi-platform support			Fillout connects to Notion, Google Sheets, etc. Filla is Airtable-only.

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Key differences explained

Depth vs. breadth

Fillout is a multi-platform form builder that connects to Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, and other tools. This makes it versatile but means Airtable support is generalized. Filla is built exclusively for Airtable, which allows for deeper integration with Airtable-specific features like linked records, formulas, and lookups.

Linked record handling

Both tools let you work with linked records, but the experience differs. Filla provides native linked record pickers with search, filtering, and the ability to create new linked records inline. Fillout's linked record support is more basic and may require workarounds for complex relationship structures.

Nested forms (child forms)

Filla's nested forms let you create records in multiple related tables in a single submission. For example, you can create a project record and its associated task records in one form. Fillout doesn't offer this capability, so you'd need separate forms or automation workflows.

Formula and lookup fields

Filla can display formula and lookup field values in your forms, allowing users to see calculated prices, related data, or aggregated values. Fillout treats these as read-only Airtable fields that aren't exposed in the form interface.

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