Airtable and Excel serve different purposes and can be better than each other in some contexts. Excel is a spreadsheet program ideal for numerical calculations, data analysis, and financial modeling.  Airtable, while capable of handling numerical data, is more focused on organizing and managing data with a visual database interface. If your needs involve complex calculations, Excel is likely the better choice. For collaborative data organization and project management, Airtable may be more suitable due to its user-friendly interface.