Fillout vs miniExtensions for Airtable

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Last updated: Jan 21, 2025

miniExtensions vs. Fillout: Which One is Right for Airtable Users?

When it comes to integrating forms with Airtable, both miniExtensions and Fillout offer great solutions. But if you’re looking for a tool that goes beyond basic functionality and offers advanced features tailored specifically for Airtable users, miniExtensions is the clear winner. Let’s break it down.

Some Advanced Features You’ll Only Find in miniExtensions

Login Page for Secure Access

One standout feature of miniExtensions is the ability to create a login page for your form. This lets users securely log in to retrieve and modify specific records tied to their account. It’s a game-changer for use cases where privacy or record-specific access is essential, such as employee portals or client dashboards.

Save Progress and Continue Later

miniExtensions also lets users save their progress when filling out forms and display the result of calculated fields while the form is being populated. This is a huge benefit for longer forms or multi-step processes where users might need to pause and return later.

Hand Signature Collection

One feature that sets miniExtensions apart is its ability to collect hand-drawn signatures directly within forms. Whether you’re managing contracts, waivers, or approvals, this feature adds a professional touch and saves time by storing signatures directly in your Airtable base.

Disable Forms When Needed

miniExtensions gives you the ability to disable forms automatically or manually when they’re no longer needed. This feature is particularly useful for time-sensitive projects or forms with limited availability. For instance, you can disable a form after receiving a certain number of responses or when a deadline has passed, ensuring no unwanted submissions.

IP Address Collection for Security and Insights

miniExtensions allows you to collect users’ IP addresses, which can be invaluable for tracking form submissions, enhancing security, or gaining insights into your audience.

Barcode Scanner Integration

If you need to scan barcodes or QR codes directly into your forms, miniExtensions has you covered. This feature is perfect for inventory management, event check-ins, or any scenario where quick and accurate data capture is essential. It integrates seamlessly with Airtable to ensure your data is instantly updated.

Why Airtable Users Prefer miniExtensions

miniExtensions isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about creating a better user experience. Its unique features are designed with real-world Airtable users in mind. Whether you’re managing a small team or building a client-facing solution, miniExtensions helps you do it all with ease.

Conclusion

When it comes to enhancing your Airtable experience, miniExtensions stands out as the superior choice. We offer a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to meet the unique needs of Airtable users, ensuring efficiency, flexibility, and seamless integration.

Feature	miniExtensions	Fillout	Learn more	Sub-category
Create Records	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/create-records-with-the-form-for-airtable/	Essential
Edit Records	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/edit-or-view-existing-records-with-the-form-for-airtable/	Essential
Embed on your site	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/embedded-form-for-airtable/	Essential
Login page (retrieve user record)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/miniextensions-form-with-login-page/	Advanced
Save progress and continue later (compute mode)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/formula-fields-in-miniextensions-form/	Advanced
Resume submission	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/save-progress-on-the-form-for-airtable/	Advanced
Hand signature	checked		https://miniextensions.com/add-signatures-in-miniextensions-form/	Advanced
Prefilling fields	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prefilling-airtable-fields-on-the-form/	Advanced
Prefilling hidden fields	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prefill-hidden-fields-in-miniextensions-form/	Advanced
Hidden fields completely inaccessible to users	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prefill-hidden-fields-in-miniextensions-form/	Advanced
Auto submit after prefilling	checked		https://miniextensions.com/autosubmit-after-prefilling-with-the-miniextensions-form/	Advanced
Lookup a record by scanning a barcode or QR code	checked		https://miniextensions.com/lookup-records-with-barcode-qr-code-scanner/	Advanced
Stripe integration	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/stripe-payment-in-miniextensions-form/	Advanced
Disabling the form conditionally	checked		https://miniextensions.com/disable-editing-records-in-the-form-for-airtable-based-on-custom-conditions/	Advanced
Disable editing records in the form based on custom conditions	checked		https://miniextensions.com/disable-editing-records-in-the-form-for-airtable-based-on-custom-conditions/	Advanced
Form expiration date	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/disable-editing-records-in-the-form-for-airtable-based-on-custom-conditions/	Advanced
Multi-language support in the UI (translated by AI)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/change-the-language-used-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Advanced
Delete record option	checked		https://miniextensions.com/delete-records-using-the-form-for-airtable/	Advanced
Custom title	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-header-title-in-form-for-airtable/	Header Options
Dynamic title from Airtable field	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-header-title-in-form-for-airtable/	Header Options
Custom description	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-description-in-form-for-airtable/	Header Options
Markdown support in the description	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-description-in-form-for-airtable/	Header Options
Cover image	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/cover-image-in-form-for-airtable/	Header Options
Logo option	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/logo-in-form-for-airtable/	Header Options
Option to hide the form title	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-header-title-in-form-for-airtable/	Header Options
Custom theme color for background and font	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-styling-in-miniextensions-form/	Styling & Customization
Custom form width	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-form-for-airtable-width/	Styling & Customization
Section headers	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/section-headers-in-miniextensions-form/	Styling & Customization
Custom color for the 'submit' button	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/form-for-airtable-custom-styling/	Styling & Customization
Custom label for the 'submit' button	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/form-for-airtable-custom-styling/	Styling & Customization
Custom label for the "submit another response" button	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/submit-another-record-with-the-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Custom success message	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-a-custom-success-message-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Dynamic success message (Airtable field)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-a-custom-success-message-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Markdown support for the success message	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-a-custom-success-message-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Custom domain	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-domain-for-form-and-portal-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Custom footer section	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-a-custom-footer-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Display fields side by side (multi-columns layout)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/arrange-fields-side-by-side-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Multiple page mode	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/display-your-form-for-airtable-in-a-multi-page-layout/	Styling & Customization
Placeholder text for fields	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-placeholder-text-in-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Custom favicon	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/use-a-custom-favicon-in-your-form-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Custom subdomain	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-domain-for-form-and-portal-for-airtable/	Styling & Customization
Review fields prior submission	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prompt-users-to-review-their-answers-in-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Option to show "submit another form" button	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/submit-another-record-with-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Option to show a blank form in 5 seconds	checked		https://miniextensions.com/show-a-blank-form-for-airtable-after-five-seconds/	After Form Submission
Option to copy submitted record to a new form	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/submit-another-record-with-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Redirect to URL after submission	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/redirect-to-a-url-after-a-submission-with-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Embedded redirect types: replace iframe or top window	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/redirect-to-a-url-after-a-submission-with-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Custom delay for the URL redirect after submission	checked		https://miniextensions.com/redirect-to-a-url-after-a-submission-with-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Redirect to dynamic URL in Airtable field	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/redirect-to-an-airtable-field-with-miniextensions-form/	After Form Submission
Instant redirect without 5 seconds delay	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/redirect-to-a-url-after-a-submission-with-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Pass {record_id} as a placeholder for the created record	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/forward-airtable-record-parameters-after-submitting-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Email notifications	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/send-an-email-confirmation-after-submitting-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Trigger a Webhook URL (conditionally)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/trigger-a-webhook-after-submitting-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Auto close form	checked		https://miniextensions.com/close-the-form-for-airtable-after-successful-submissions/	After Form Submission
Read-only version of the record	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/show-a-read-only-version-of-records-submitted-with-the-form-for-airtable/	After Form Submission
Restrict access with password protection	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/password-protection-for-miniextensions-form/	Security
Restrict access to an email domain	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/limit-login-access-in-miniextensions-form/	Security
Custom login page	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/miniextensions-form-with-login-page/	Security
Require email verification to login	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/phone-and-email-verification-for-miniextensions-form-login/	Security
Require phone verification to login	checked		https://miniextensions.com/phone-and-email-verification-for-miniextensions-form-login/	Security
Auto-linking the records created to the logged in user	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/linking-records-in-miniextensions-portal/	Security
Collect the user's IP address	checked		https://miniextensions.com/collect-gps-location-and-ip-address-in-miniextensions-form/	Security
Collect the user's location	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/collect-gps-location-and-ip-address-in-miniextensions-form/	Security
Captcha	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/use-captcha-validation-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Security
Fallback for email verification to login	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/phone-and-email-verification-for-miniextensions-form-login/	Security
Custom title in the form (different than the field name in Airtable)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/use-custom-field-titles-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Field description as tooltip	checked		https://miniextensions.com/add-custom-field-descriptions-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Markdown support in field description	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-custom-field-descriptions-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Mark fields as Required	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/mark-a-field-as-required-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Add an image to the field	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-images-to-fields-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Lock the field to make it Read-Only	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-read-only-fields-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Conditional fields	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/conditional-fields-in-miniextensions-form/	Standard options in All fields
Advanced field validation	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/field-validation-in-miniextensions-form/	Standard options in All fields
Default value	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/set-default-field-values-in-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Hide empty fields	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/hide-empty-fields-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Allow URL prefill when field is read-only	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prefill-read-only-fields-in-the-form-for-airtable-using-url-parameters/	Standard options in All fields
Reposition the field description	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-custom-field-descriptions-to-the-form-for-airtable/	Standard options in All fields
Mask field as a password	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/mask-fields-as-passwords-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Single Text Field
Prevent duplicates (unique-only)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prevent-duplicates-in-miniextensions-form/	Single Text Field
Character count limit	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/set-a-field-character-limit-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Single Text Field
Auto suggest address	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/auto-suggest-address-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Single Text Field
Barcode camera scanner	checked		https://miniextensions.com/scan-barcodes-in-miniextensions-form/	Single Text Field
Add-only option (comment mode)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-comments-using-miniextensions-form/	Long Text Field
Character count limit	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/set-a-field-character-limit-in-the-form-for-airtable/	Long Text Field
View style: dropdown/list	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/show-select-fields-as-dropdown-or-list-in-form-for-airtable/	Single & Multiple Select Field
Limit selection to specific options	checked		https://miniextensions.com/limit-available-select-options-in-form-for-airtable/	Single & Multiple Select Field
Add new options	checked		https://miniextensions.com/airtable-new-select-option-form/	Single & Multiple Select Field
Validate email format	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/validate-email-format-in-form-for-airtable/	Email Field
Prevent duplicates (unique-only)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prevent-duplicates-in-miniextensions-form/	Email Field
Barcode camera scanner	checked		https://miniextensions.com/scan-barcodes-in-miniextensions-form/	Email Field
Validate URL format	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/validate-the-url-format-in-form-for-airtable/	URL Field
Prevent duplicates (unique-only)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prevent-duplicates-in-miniextensions-form/	URL Field
Render as Attachment	checked		https://miniextensions.com/display-urls-or-formulas-as-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	URL Field
Prevent duplicates (unique-only)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/prevent-duplicates-in-miniextensions-form/	Number Field
Auto-fill today's date and time	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/automatically-fill-todays-date-in-form-for-airtable/	Date Field
Date/time range limit option	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/limit-selectable-date-range-in-form-for-airtable/	Date Field
Toggle switch style	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/show-checkbox-field-as-toggle-switch-in-form-for-airtable/	Checkbox Field
Enable Calendly	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/calendly-integration-in-miniextensions-form/	Checkbox Field
Upload from your device	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/upload-attachments-via-url-or-from-your-device-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Upload a file from URL	checked		https://miniextensions.com/upload-attachments-via-url-or-from-your-device-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Display an image from Airtable field	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/include-images-and-other-attachments-from-airtable-on-form/	Attachment Field
File type restriction: images, audio, videos, documents.	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/restrict-attachment-types-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Maximum number of files	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/limit-the-number-of-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Size limit per file	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/file-size-limit-for-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Thumbnail fit type: cover	checked		https://miniextensions.com/customize-the-thumbnail-for-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Thumbnail fit type: contain	checked		https://miniextensions.com/customize-the-thumbnail-for-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Thumbnail size: custom	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/customize-the-thumbnail-for-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Add-only mode	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/hide-already-uploaded-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Prevent download	checked		https://miniextensions.com/prevent-opening-and-downloading-of-attachments-in-form-for-airtable/	Attachment Field
Allow users to select single or multiple records	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/link-single-or-multiple-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Limit records selection by a filter	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/filter-records-available-for-selection-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Conditional Filter option to limit the selections (dependent drop down)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/filter-linked-records-in-miniextensions-form/	Linked Record Field
Option to prevent users from unselecting prefilled records (read-only mode)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/prevent-users-from-unselecting-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Hide existing records (add-only mode)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/hide-linked-records-in-miniextensions-form/	Linked Record Field
Add and edit linked records in the form (line items)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/add-new-linked-records-in-miniextensions-form/	Linked Record Field
Custom label for the "find records" button	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-label-for-find-records-button-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Scanning barcodes and QR codes	checked		https://miniextensions.com/scan-barcodes-in-miniextensions-form/	Linked Record Field
Expanded linked records to preview details with thumbnail	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/custom-preview-fields-and-thumbnails-for-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Show a custom title other than the primary field	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/alternative-titles-for-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Calendar view on the form	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/linked-records-calendar-on-miniextensions-form/	Linked Record Field
Dynamic prefill in child form	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/dynamic-prefill-for-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Set a max limit on selected records	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/set-maximum-and-minimum-limits-for-selected-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Exact match searching	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/search-for-an-exact-linked-record-match-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Prevent users from selecting existing records (hide Record Finder)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/prevent-users-from-selecting-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Customize layout (List, Grid, or Gallery)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/customize-the-layout-of-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Sort records	checked		https://miniextensions.com/sort-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
The ability to select multiple records in bulk	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/link-multiple-records-in-bulk-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Navigate through records easily by navigation buttons	checked		https://miniextensions.com/navigate-through-linked-records-in-form-for-airtable/	Linked Record Field
Lookup fields support	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/lookup-linked-records-in-miniextensions-form/	Lookup Field
Barcode camera scanner	checked		https://miniextensions.com/scan-barcodes-in-miniextensions-form/	Barcode Field
Prevent duplicates (unique-only mode)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/prevent-duplicates-in-miniextensions-form/	Barcode Field
Formula fields support (incl. rollup, count, etc)	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/formula-fields-in-miniextensions-form/	Formula Field
Render formula as HTML	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/render-formula-fields-as-html-in-form-for-airtable/	Formula Field
Adjust text size	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/change-the-font-size-for-formula-fields-on-form-for-airtable/	Formula Field
Button fields support	checked		https://miniextensions.com/button-fields-in-form-for-airtable/	Button Field
Open link in new tab or current window	checked		https://miniextensions.com/button-fields-in-form-for-airtable/	Button Field
Trigger webhook	checked		https://miniextensions.com/trigger-webhooks-with-buttons-on-form-for-airtable/	Button Field
Country codes	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/show-country-codes-for-phone-numbers-in-form-for-airtable/	Phone Field
Prevent duplicates (unique-only)	checked		https://miniextensions.com/prevent-duplicates-in-miniextensions-form/	Phone Field
Show as progress bar	checked	checked	https://miniextensions.com/show-percentage-as-progress-bar-in-form-for-airtable/	Percent Field
Limit selection to specific collaborators	checked		https://miniextensions.com/limit-selectable-airtable-users-in-form-for-airtable/	User Field

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