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| Pricing | Paid | Free |
| Capabilities | 12 decomposed | 9 decomposed |
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Airplane provides a visual, drag-and-drop workflow builder that converts business logic into executable automation without requiring deep coding expertise. The platform uses a node-based DAG (directed acyclic graph) execution model where users compose tasks, conditional branches, and data transformations through UI components that generate underlying configuration or code, enabling non-technical teams to orchestrate multi-step processes across internal tools and databases.
Unique: Uses a node-based DAG execution model with embedded code block support, allowing teams to mix visual composition with custom logic without context-switching to separate development environments
vs alternatives: Faster to deploy than Zapier for complex internal workflows because it supports direct database access and custom code within the same interface, versus Zapier's app-connector model
Airplane abstracts database connectivity across PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, and other SQL/NoSQL systems through a unified query interface, handling connection pooling, credential management, and parameterized query execution. Users write SQL or database-native queries once and execute them across workflows, with built-in support for transaction management and result pagination, eliminating the need to manage separate database clients per system.
Unique: Provides a unified query abstraction layer that normalizes SQL dialects and result formats across PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Snowflake, with built-in connection pooling and credential encryption at rest
vs alternatives: More secure than writing raw database clients in scripts because credentials are stored encrypted and never exposed in workflow code, and supports parameterized queries natively across all database types
Airplane supports multi-user workspaces with role-based access control (RBAC) where administrators assign permissions (viewer, editor, admin) to team members. Workflows can be shared, commented on, and version-controlled, with audit logs tracking who modified what, enabling teams to collaborate on automation development while maintaining security and accountability.
Unique: Provides built-in RBAC and audit logging for workflow collaboration, with role-based permissions and change tracking, versus generic project management tools that lack workflow-specific access control
vs alternatives: More secure than shared scripts or spreadsheets because access is controlled and audited, versus ad-hoc sharing that lacks visibility and accountability
Airplane workflows support configurable error handling where tasks can be set to retry on failure with exponential backoff, skip on error, or halt execution. Retry policies can specify maximum attempts, backoff multiplier, and jitter to prevent thundering herd, with error details captured for debugging and conditional branching based on error types.
Unique: Provides built-in retry logic with exponential backoff and jitter at the task level, with configurable error handling strategies, versus manual retry implementation in custom code
vs alternatives: More reliable than simple retries because exponential backoff prevents overwhelming downstream systems, versus naive retry loops that can cause cascading failures
Airplane enables workflows to call external REST APIs through a request builder that supports dynamic URL construction, header/body templating, authentication (OAuth, API keys, basic auth), and response parsing. The platform handles retries, timeout management, and response validation, with support for mapping API responses into workflow variables for downstream task consumption, eliminating manual HTTP client code.
Unique: Provides declarative request templating with support for dynamic parameter injection from workflow context, combined with built-in response parsing and validation, without requiring users to write HTTP client code
vs alternatives: Simpler than Zapier for complex API orchestration because it supports conditional branching and data transformation within the same workflow, versus Zapier's limited conditional logic
Airplane supports scheduling workflows to run on recurring intervals using cron expressions or simple UI-based frequency selectors (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly). The platform manages job scheduling, execution tracking, and failure notifications, with support for timezone-aware scheduling and manual trigger overrides, enabling teams to automate time-based operations without managing separate scheduler infrastructure.
Unique: Integrates cron-based scheduling directly into the workflow platform with timezone awareness and execution history tracking, eliminating the need for separate cron job management or external schedulers
vs alternatives: More reliable than cron jobs on individual servers because execution is centrally managed with audit logs and failure notifications, versus cron's silent failures and lack of visibility
Airplane provides a form builder that generates interactive forms with field validation, conditional visibility, and type-specific inputs (text, select, date, file upload). Forms are embedded in workflows or exposed as standalone URLs, with submission data automatically captured and passed to downstream workflow tasks, supporting both synchronous responses and asynchronous processing.
Unique: Integrates form collection directly into workflow execution, with form submissions automatically mapped to workflow variables and conditional branching based on input values, versus standalone form tools that require manual data passing
vs alternatives: Faster to deploy than custom web forms because form definitions are visual and integrated with workflow logic, eliminating frontend development and API integration work
Airplane supports building approval workflows where tasks pause execution pending human review, with configurable routing rules (e.g., route to manager if amount > $1000, else auto-approve). Approvers receive notifications, review request details, and submit decisions that resume workflow execution, with audit trails capturing who approved what and when.
Unique: Embeds approval logic directly into workflow execution with conditional routing based on request attributes, combined with built-in audit logging and notification delivery, versus separate approval tools that require manual integration
vs alternatives: More flexible than email-based approval because routing rules are programmable and audit trails are automatic, versus manual email chains that lack visibility and compliance documentation
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Executes SQL queries against Supabase PostgreSQL instances through the Model Context Protocol, translating natural language or structured query requests into parameterized SQL statements. Uses MCP's tool-calling interface to expose database operations as callable functions with schema validation, enabling LLM agents to perform CRUD operations, joins, and aggregations with automatic connection pooling and credential management through Supabase client SDK.
Unique: Exposes Supabase PostgreSQL as MCP tools with automatic credential injection from Supabase client SDK, eliminating manual connection string management and enabling seamless LLM-to-database queries within Claude or compatible agents
vs alternatives: Tighter integration than generic SQL MCP servers because it leverages Supabase's built-in authentication and connection pooling rather than requiring separate database credential configuration
Exposes Supabase Auth session state and user metadata through MCP tools, allowing agents to inspect current authentication context, retrieve user profiles, and trigger auth-related operations. Integrates with Supabase's JWT-based auth system to validate sessions and access user claims without re-authenticating, using the Supabase client's built-in session management.
Unique: Integrates Supabase's JWT-based auth system directly into MCP tool interface, allowing agents to inspect and act on auth state without managing separate credential stores or re-authentication flows
vs alternatives: More seamless than generic auth MCP servers because it leverages Supabase's built-in session management and avoids redundant credential passing between agent and auth system
Invokes Supabase Edge Functions (serverless TypeScript/JavaScript functions) through MCP tools, passing parameters and receiving results with optional streaming support. Uses Supabase's edge function HTTP API to trigger functions with automatic authentication headers and response parsing, enabling agents to execute custom business logic without embedding it in the agent itself.
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Unique: Exposes Supabase Edge Functions as MCP tools with automatic authentication and response parsing, allowing agents to invoke custom serverless logic without managing HTTP clients or credential injection
vs alternatives: More integrated than generic HTTP MCP tools because it handles Supabase-specific authentication, error handling, and response formatting automatically
Subscribes to real-time changes on Supabase tables through MCP's event streaming interface, using Supabase's PostgreSQL LISTEN/NOTIFY mechanism to push INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE events to agents. Maintains persistent WebSocket connections and filters events by table and row-level policies, enabling agents to react to database changes without polling.
Unique: Bridges Supabase's PostgreSQL LISTEN/NOTIFY real-time system with MCP's tool interface, enabling agents to subscribe to database changes without managing WebSocket connections or event serialization
vs alternatives: More efficient than polling-based approaches because it uses Supabase's native real-time infrastructure rather than repeated database queries
Manages files in Supabase Storage buckets through MCP tools, supporting upload, download, list, and delete operations with automatic authentication and path-based access control. Uses Supabase's S3-compatible storage API with built-in support for public/private buckets and signed URLs for temporary access, enabling agents to handle file I/O without managing cloud storage credentials.
Unique: Exposes Supabase Storage's S3-compatible API as MCP tools with automatic authentication and signed URL generation, eliminating the need for agents to manage cloud storage credentials or generate temporary access tokens
vs alternatives: More integrated than generic S3 MCP tools because it leverages Supabase's built-in bucket policies and authentication rather than requiring separate AWS credentials
Performs semantic similarity searches on vector embeddings stored in Supabase PostgreSQL using pgvector extension, translating natural language queries into embedding vectors and executing cosine/L2 distance searches. Integrates with embedding providers (OpenAI, Cohere) or uses pre-computed embeddings, enabling agents to retrieve semantically similar documents or records without full-text search limitations.
Unique: Integrates pgvector directly into MCP tools with automatic embedding generation and distance calculation, enabling agents to perform semantic search without managing separate vector database infrastructure
vs alternatives: More efficient than external vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate) for Supabase users because it colocates embeddings with relational data, reducing network latency and simplifying data synchronization
Exposes Supabase database schema information through MCP tools, allowing agents to discover table structures, column types, constraints, and relationships without manual schema documentation. Queries PostgreSQL information_schema and Supabase metadata tables to dynamically generate schema descriptions, enabling agents to construct valid queries and understand data relationships.
Unique: Queries Supabase's PostgreSQL information_schema directly through MCP tools, enabling agents to dynamically discover and adapt to database schemas without pre-configured schema definitions
vs alternatives: More flexible than static schema definitions because it reflects live database state, including recent migrations or schema changes
Enforces Supabase Row-Level Security policies within agent queries, ensuring that agents can only access rows permitted by RLS rules defined in the database. Evaluates policies based on authenticated user context (JWT claims, user ID) and applies WHERE clause filters automatically, preventing unauthorized data access at the database layer rather than application layer.
Unique: Delegates authorization enforcement to PostgreSQL RLS policies rather than implementing authorization in agent code, ensuring that data access rules are centralized and cannot be bypassed by agent logic
vs alternatives: More secure than application-level authorization because RLS is enforced at the database layer, preventing accidental data leaks even if agent code has bugs
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