Glide

Turn spreadsheets into beautiful, intelligent, no-code apps with built-in AI and workflows.

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Overview

Glide is a web-based no-code platform that converts spreadsheets and external data into responsive, AI-powered business apps and portals. It provides a drag-and-drop UI builder, data and workflow editors, integrations with Google Sheets, Airtable, SQL and more, and built-in Glide AI to generate apps and automate tasks. Glide is designed for teams and businesses that need to replace spreadsheets, paper processes, or legacy systems with polished apps — without writing code.

Description

Glide: No Code App Builder for AI-Powered Apps

Glide turns spreadsheets into beautiful, intelligent apps. Built for teams that move fast, it lets you convert data into custom software without writing a line of code. Create, automate, and scale apps in minutes—with AI helping you design, build, and optimize.

Why Glide

  • No code, fast to value: From idea to fully functioning app in minutes.
  • AI that drives real results: Generate custom apps and AI agents to handle tasks like drafting emails or extracting data.
  • Data-powered, real-time: Syncs with Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, SQL, and Glide’s own data sources. Always up to date.
  • Modern by design: Polished, responsive apps that look great on any device.

Key Features

  • Data sources and data management
  • Built-in and external sources: Glide Tables, Big Tables, Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, PostgreSQL, and more.
  • Real-time data updates and fine-grained access controls.
  • UI components and layouts
  • 40+ components (forms, calendars, charts, etc.) and 90+ column types.
  • Pre-built themes and layouts for fast theming and design.
  • Drag-and-drop app creation
  • Upload your spreadsheet, then create apps with a familiar, spreadsheet-like data editor.
  • Design with a growing library of components and responsive layouts.
  • Workflows and automation
  • Start workflows from emails, webhooks, schedules, and more.
  • Logic, loops, and conditions to build end-to-end processes.
  • AI-powered capabilities
  • Glide AI to generate apps tailored to your needs.
  • AI agents that can perform tasks, like drafting content and extracting data.
  • Security and scale
  • SOC II Type 2, GDPR, CCPA compliance.
  • Data backups, enterprise integrations, and dedicated support options.

Benefits for Your Team

  • Faster delivery: Replace spreadsheets and legacy tools with modern apps that adapt as you grow.
  • Reduced manual work: Automations eliminate busywork and reduce errors.
  • Unified data, better decisions: Centralize data from multiple sources with real-time sync and powerful visualizations.
  • Flexible collaboration: Team-based editing, role-based access, and scalable deployment options.
  • Reliable security: Built with strong security and compliance measures to protect your data.

Use Cases

  • Inventory Management: Stay ahead of demand, prevent stockouts, and optimize fulfillment with tailored inventory software.
  • Logistics Management: Plan routes, coordinate shipments, and manage carriers with logistics-focused apps.
  • Procurement: Track orders, vendors, and budgets with streamlined spend controls.
  • Vendor Management: Total vendor visibility, performance tracking, and compliance tools.
  • Warehouse Management: Receive, organize, and manage inventory efficiently on the floor.

Glide also offers Solutions for custom, professional apps—portals, dashboards, CRMs, AI agents, and more—built by Glide experts in as little as 4 weeks.

Plans, Pricing, and Trials

  • Free: Essentials to start building for personal use.
  • Explorer: Core features to explore workflows, AI, and integrations.
  • Maker: MVP/prototyping use with unlimited personal users.
  • Business: Team-based pricing with additional capabilities and data sources.
  • Enterprise: Custom-scale plan with advanced integrations and dedicated support.

  • Free trial: 14-day free Business trial to experiment with prompts, data sources, and advanced features.

  • Annual plans save: Up to 20% when billed yearly.
Features
What you're building
The technical artifact this tool produces
Web app
Mobile app
App type
The domain or industry the built app is intended for
Business app
How you build
The interface and interaction model used to create the app
Visual drag & drop
Spreadsheet-driven
The builder runs as
How and where the builder tool itself is accessed
Web app
Min skill level
The minimum technical skill level required to use the builder effectively
Beginner
Coding required
The degree to which writing code is necessary
Zero code
Includes
Built-in components and capabilities the tool provides out of the box
UI builder
Backend logic
Database
Auth / user management
API layer
Custom domain
Whether the tool allows publishing the app under a custom domain
Export formats
File formats or frameworks the tool can export the app as
HTML / CSS / JS
React
JSON / YAML
You own / can export the code
Whether the user can export and fully own the underlying source code
Enterprise features
Advanced features typically required by teams and organizations
SSO / SAML
Role-based permissions
White-labeling
SOC2
Pricing
Available pricing and access models
Free plan available
Free trial
Paid
Usage-based
Pricing
Glide Plans ( Tiered )
Free
$0 /mo
Business (starting at $199/mo billed yearly)
$199 /mo
Maker (for personal use)
$49 /mo
Enterprise (custom)
User Reviews
1,247 reviews
MK
Marcus K.
✔ Verified·SaaS Founder·Used 2 years
4.8
★★★★★
Overall
Ease of use
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
4.5
Value
4.8
Support
4.5
Scalability
4.8
Plugins
5.0
Built my entire SaaS on Bubble — $40k MRR now

I was skeptical about no-code but Bubble proved me wrong. I built a B2B client portal with complex permissions, Stripe billing, and real-time notifications. The learning curve is real — give yourself 2–3 weeks — but once it clicks, you're unstoppable. Performance has been solid at our scale.

SaaSB2BStripe
SP
Sara P.
✔ Verified·Designer → Builder·Used 8 months
3.9
★★★★☆
Overall
Ease of use
2.5
Features
5.0
Performance
3.0
Value
4.0
Support
4.5
Scalability
3.5
Plugins
4.5
Incredibly powerful, but the learning curve is steep

Coming from Webflow, Bubble felt overwhelming at first. The editor UX isn't as polished, and performance on complex apps can feel sluggish. That said, nothing else lets you build a full database-driven app without code. The community forums are excellent — almost every problem has been solved by someone.

Webflow migrantDesign
JL
James L.
✔ Verified·Product Manager·Used 3 months
3.1
★★★☆☆
Overall
Ease of use
3.5
Features
4.5
Performance
3.0
Value
1.5
Support
3.0
Scalability
2.5
Plugins
4.0
Great for MVPs, but pricing scales poorly

Used Bubble to ship our MVP in 6 weeks, which was genuinely impressive. But once we needed real capacity, the jump from Growth to Team ($29 to $529/mo) was brutal for a bootstrapped startup. The server unit model is also confusing to reason about. Would love a mid-tier option.

MVPPricing concernBootstrapped
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Latest Updates
Mar 2025
Major
AI Autocomplete in Workflow Editor

Bubble now suggests the next workflow action based on your current logic using an embedded AI assistant — dramatically speeds up building complex multi-step flows.

Feb 2025
Improvement
Responsive Engine 2.0

Completely redesigned responsive layout system with per-breakpoint controls. Existing apps auto-migrate with one-click. Mobile apps now build 3× faster.

Jan 2025
Major
Native Git-style Version Branches

Team plan subscribers can now create development branches, make changes in isolation, and merge them back — similar to Git branching. Long requested by professional teams.

Dec 2024
Fix
Database Performance Improvements

Fixed significant performance degradation on apps with 1M+ rows caused by query planner regression. Apps now load 40–60% faster under heavy data loads.

Nov 2024
Improvement
Improved Plugin API v3

Rebuilt plugin API with TypeScript support, better error handling, and a new sandbox testing environment. Developer documentation fully rewritten.

Frequently Asked Questions
Glide offers free and paid plans based on usage needs. The Free plan provides essentials for personal use. Explorer and Maker let users explore core features. The Business plan uses user-based pricing and includes features for companies, while the Enterprise plan provides advanced features, custom limits, and enterprise integrations.
Yes — Glide offers a 14-day free trial for the Business plan so you can try unlimited apps, workflows, Airtable and Excel data sources, and advanced features.
Yes — if you need more users than your plan includes, you can enable unlimited usage and purchase additional users. Annual plans save 20%.
A personal app user signs in using a personal email domain (e.g., Gmail) or education domain; the Maker plan allows unlimited personal users. On Business and Enterprise plans, users can sign in with any email domain.
Updates are operations that change data or sync changes from external sources (Google Sheets, Airtable, etc.). Integrations and the Glide API also consume updates.
If you exceed plan limits, users will receive an alert at login indicating the updates limit was reached. You can upgrade plans or enable unlimited updates on your Billing page.
Yes — Glide Solutions provides professional custom app builds (portals, dashboards, CRMs, AI agents) and can deliver custom apps for businesses, often within weeks.
Glide offers a full refund within 14 days of the initial subscription payment date if you are unhappy with your purchase.
Glide accepts major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Subscriptions are billed in US dollars.
Glide’s built-in data sources (Glide Tables, Big Tables) do not consume updates and offer full compatibility with Glide features including the Glide Tables API. External sources (Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, SQL) consume updates and may have feature limitations.
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ToolStack Verdict
9.1
Exceptional

Bubble remains the gold standard for full-stack no-code development. The power ceiling is unmatched — if you're willing to climb the learning curve, you can build virtually anything. Best for ambitious founders and product teams.

Pros

  • Full-stack in one tool
  • Huge plugin ecosystem
  • Real-time features built-in
  • Thriving community

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • No code export
  • Performance at scale
  • Pricing jump is large
Quick Facts
Founded2012
HeadquartersNew York, USA
Funding$100M+ (Series A)
Users4M+ builders
Apps built2M+ total
Free planYes
Pricing from$29/mo
CategoryVisual App Builder
Mobile appsWeb only
Open sourceNo
Last reviewedMar 2025
Best For
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