Glide
What is Glide?
Glide originated from Y Combinator in 2019 with the goal of enabling users with no coding experience to build mobile apps from spreadsheet data. It has evolved into a no‑code platform for building mobile‑first web and native apps that integrate deeply with spreadsheets and provide AI‑powered automation and app generation. Glide emphasizes rapid deployment and operational efficiency by turning familiar data sources into polished apps without traditional development overhead.
What you can do with it
Inventory and asset tracking
Retail teams build real‑time inventory tracking apps to reduce manual checks and locate items efficiently.
Restaurant ERP and pre‑ordering tools
Restaurant operators create ERP systems and customer pre‑order platforms without coding, based on operational workflows.
Field data capture with voice transcription
Field teams dictate voice notes that are transcribed, summarized, and sentiment‑tagged via AI workflows.
Internal dashboards and operational apps
Teams convert spreadsheets into polished internal tools like CRMs, dashboards, and support ticket systems.
Volunteer coordination apps
Nonprofits and shelters rapidly build functional apps for volunteers—such as dog‑shelter management—fully no‑code.
Key features
- No‑code app building from spreadsheets
- AI‑powered data transformations (Glide AI columns/actions)
- Glide Agent for automatic app generation from descriptions
- Workflow automation and event‑triggered actions
- Live data sync with multiple sources (Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, Glide Tables)
- Support for custom domains and branding
- Scalable data handling (up to millions of rows via Big Tables, SQL, BigQuery)
- Team collaboration with multiple editors and user access control
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Inputs / Outputs
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
Spreadsheet‑based interface
Users can build apps directly from spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Glide Tables) — a familiar workflow for non‑developers.
Rapid prototyping
Unlimited drafts and AI tools help users move from idea to working app in minutes, significantly reducing build time.
Mobile‑optimized output
Outputs visually polished apps optimized for mobile and tablet use without custom engineering.
Flexible pricing tiers
Freemium model with scalable paid tiers that unlock custom domains, branding, integrations, and automation.
AI‑powered app generation
Generative AI analyzes spreadsheets and creates app concepts and structured development plans.
Enterprise features available
Higher tiers support SSO, SQL/BigQuery integration, large data volumes, APIs, and dedicated support.
Limitations
Update‑based usage limits
Monthly ‘updates’ (syncs/workflows) can be consumed quickly, especially by apps with frequent data refresh.
Scaling costs
Per‑user or per‑update pricing can make costs rise steeply for large public or high‑usage apps.
Rows per app limitations
Row limits on each tier (e.g. 100k rows on Business) may constrain data‑heavy applications.
Customization ceiling
Limited flexibility for highly custom logic or complex consumer‑facing apps compared to full low‑code platforms.
No code export
Apps are tied to Glide’s ecosystem — there’s no way to export code or move platforms.
Pricing & Plans
Model: Freemium
Free
Unlimited drafts, 1 editor, Glide‑only data, basic components, community support
Explorer
1 published app, 100 personal users, Glide AI, workflows, third‑party integrations
Maker
3 apps, unlimited personal users, Google Sheets support, custom branding, domain
Business
Unlimited apps, 30 business users included, Airtable/Excel support, APIs, 5,000 updates
Free plan allows unlimited drafts, 25,000 rows, 40+ components. Explorer (~$19–25/month) for personal projects; Maker (~$49–60/month) adds custom domains, branding, unlimited personal users; Business (~$199–249/month) for internal tools includes unlimited apps, 30 business users (additional ~$5/year per user), 5,000 updates/month (2¢ per extra), and live sync with Sheets, Excel, Airtable; Enterprise has custom pricing and supports large-scale data sources, SSO, API, backups.
Who it's for
Ideal for
Non‑technical professionals or small teams needing to build internal tools or MVPs quickly from spreadsheet data.
Not ideal for
Developers requiring full control over app logic/workflows or teams building high‑traffic public/consumer apps with custom backend needs.
What users say
- Ease of use for non‑technical users
- Fast MVP/internal tool development
- Pricing concerns at scale
- Row and update limits as scaling bottlenecks
- Enterprise readiness with integrations and support
Prompts & Results
›Generate an app to track inventory from a Google Sheet.
Glide generates a polished inventory management app with listing view, item detail pages, search, and sync capabilities—all based on your sheet schema.
›Create a client portal with login and task dashboards from spreadsheet data.
Glide builds a client portal featuring authenticated access, custom dashboards, task lists, and update workflows, using the spreadsheet columns to define UI and logic.
›Build an event scheduling app from a workbook.
Users get an app with calendar views, RSVP tracking, event detail screens, and automated reminders—all auto-generated from your workbook.
›Make a mobile CRM app from Airtable source.
Glide presents a CRM‑style mobile app with contact lists, search filters, record creation, and sync back to Airtable.
FAQ
Do I need to know how to code to use Glide?+
No—as long as you can work with spreadsheets, you can build and publish apps using Glide’s drag‑and‑drop interface.
What counts as an “update”?+
An update refers to a sync from an external data source (e.g., Google Sheets, Airtable) or a workflow run; updates don’t include operations on Glide‑native tables.
Can I publish apps on the Free plan?+
No—the Free tier supports unlimited drafts but does not allow app publishing or synced data sources.
What integrations does Enterprise support?+
Enterprise supports SQL, BigQuery and third‑party services such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, and offers SSO, backups, and a dedicated account manager.
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