How to Productise my Airtable App

Hey ​@GeoffreyBrown,

What kind of “product” are we talking about?
How do users interact with the database (CRUD)? 
How many records do you expect to have on your base as the product scales?

Quick thoughts:
Airtable Portal feature will be expensive if you are thinking on scaling.
You might want to look into Softr for user portal building (others: Noloco, Glide Apps, etc).
For payments, you will probably want to include Stripe integration. If this seems too complex, you can always create a Fillout form -they have stripe integration- and embed it on your site. 

Mike, Consultant @ Automatic Nation

Thanks Mike - I will investigate!

Hello ​@GeoffreyBrown BigLotsSurvey ,
To productize your app, consider the following steps:!--startfragment>

1. Secure CRUD Access: Implement role-based access control (RBAC) for data isolation, ensuring secure Create, Read, Update, Delete operations via a user interface or portal.
2. Read-Only Access: Use database-level permissions or APIs to allow common read-only table access.
3. Subscription Tiers: Design multi-level subscription plans with feature-based or usage-based entitlements.
4. Payments: Integrate payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal for automated monthly billing, ensuring compliance with security standards (e.g., PCI DSS).

Prioritize robust security, scalability, and user experience during development.

Best Regards,
David Baker

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Thanks David - great advice/guidance 👍 

I’ve written an article covering different ways to share your interface, along with a cost breakdown. You can choose the option that best fits your needs and budget.

For payments, you can use Stripe or Paddle. Both provide a link that opens a payment page directly, which you can embed as a button on your interface.

Taha, airtableadvisor

Thanks Taha -I’ll have a look!