Recently, Airtable has been gaining popularity among teams and freelancers who need flexible tools for organizing their work. The service keeps up with the times, adding various useful integrations and AI features. However, the subscription cost, especially for large workspaces, teams, and companies, can be quite significant. I’m always looking for ways to optimize expenses, so I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered an unusual way to top up my balance and pay for a subscription with a huge discount. How It All Started One day, on a forum dedicated to SaaS services, I came across a discussion where people were sharing life hacks for saving on subscriptions. Among the discussions, there was a mention of a service that allows you to top up your Airtable balance or pay for a subscription for just 30% of the official price. At first, I was skeptical - the offer sounded too good to be true. Checking for Honesty and Safety I decided to look into it further. It turned out that the method works absolutely legally: the transfer of funds is carried out through Airtable’s own internal mechanisms, and the initiator of the transfer is a real user who simply shares their funds for a commission. Everything happens within the platform’s rules, with no “gray” schemes. For extra confidence, I checked reviews from other users who had already used the service. All the feedback was positive: the money was transferred quickly, the subscription was activated without any issues, and the whole process took no more than 10-15 minutes. There were no blocks or refunds even in the long term (over a year), since this is a method approved by Airtable itself. How the Process Works I had no more doubts, so I decided to try it myself. First, I did a test top-up for $100, and then for the remaining $900, of which I actually paid only $300. The mechanics turned out to be very simple: I sent an invitation to my “assistant” to join my Airtable workspace. I didn’t have to provide any personal data. After confirmation, they topped up my balance with the required amount, after which the “assistant” could safely be removed from the workspace. At my request, they also activated a Team subscription for a year - everything went smoothly and without delays. Indeed, it was quick and easy. No more suffering on the free plan, as before, and my wallet was happy. As a result, I paid only 30% of the subscription cost and saved the remaining 70%. Why This Works As I understand it, the service is based on the fact that some users can legally transfer funds between Airtable accounts, which they have left over or no longer need. Sometimes a project “doesn’t work out,” falls apart, and so on, but funds remain in the workspace that need to be used somewhere. For them, it’s a way to recoup some losses, and for us, it’s a way to benefit. I used the airtabby service, which was recommended to me; I didn’t find any analogues, but personally, I was completely satisfied. By the way, the price is reduced in honor of the recent launch of the service. In the future, as I was told, the terms may change, so I decided to take advantage of the opportunity right away. Results and Impressions The savings turned out to be real, and the process - transparent and safe. Considering that my team has more than 10 people, the expenses used to be quite significant, about $2,800 per year. Now, the annual plan for 10 people costs $720, which seriously saves our project’s budget. For those who want to save on an Airtable subscription, this method can be a real find. The main thing is to carefully choose the provider and don’t hesitate to ask for reviews and proof of successful transfers. To be honest, I know of only one such service - airtabby, and my experience with them was only positive. P.S. If you’re also looking for ways to optimize your SaaS expenses, be sure to pay attention to such services. Sometimes, great deals really do exist! Good luck with your work!