Glide builds a real mobile and web app on top of a Google Sheet or its own tables: forms, lists, detail views, roles, and actions, all without code. For internal tools - an inventory checker, a field-survey app - it is the fastest route from a spreadsheet to something a colleague will actually use on a phone.
Who it is for
An operations manager turning a spreadsheet into a phone app for field staff.
Key features
- Apps built on Google Sheets or Glide tables
- Native iOS and Android output
- Roles and row-level visibility
- Actions, forms, and barcode scanning
- Free tier caps rows and updates
- No code export or self-hosting
Where it falls short
Each plan caps rows and updates, and app performance degrades noticeably once the underlying table grows past the plan's limits.
Pricing
Free tier caps rows and monthly updates with Glide branding; paid plans are per app, and the gates are row limits and role-based access.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Glide.
Alternatives to Glide
Frequently asked
Is Glide free?
Partly. Free tier caps rows and monthly updates with Glide branding; paid plans are per app, and the gates are row limits and role-based access.
What is Glide best for?
An operations manager turning a spreadsheet into a phone app for field staff.
What are the best alternatives to Glide?
The closest substitutes we list are Baserow, Bubble and Softr. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Glide run on?
Glide is available on Web, iOS and Android.