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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 14 MIN

Airtable, Notion, or Postgres? Pick the Right Data Layer

from Headcount Zero · host Jordan

How many of your automations are one rate-limit change away from breaking? Jordan breaks down the decision framework for choosing between Airtable, Notion, and Postgres (Supabase) based on workload shape—not hype. Learn the exact throughput ceilings, concurrency limits, and cost breakpoints that determine which tool is right for your automation stack. Includes real client examples and a calculator to run your own numbers.

How many of your automations are one rate-limit change away from breaking? Jordan breaks down the decision framework for choosing between Airtable, Notion, and Postgres (Supabase) based on workload shape—not hype. Learn the exact throughput ceilings, concurrency limits, and cost breakpoints that determine which tool is right for your automation stack. Includes real client examples and a calculator to run your own numbers.

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