What kind of apps can I build with Glide?

Glide is best suited for building data-driven internal tools and client-facing portals. Common examples include inventory management systems, employee directories, project trackers, simple CRMs, customer dashboards, and event management apps. It excels at turning existing spreadsheets or databases into functional applications.

Does Glide build native iOS and Android apps?

Glide primarily creates Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) which run in a web browser but can be 'installed' on a device's home screen and offer an app-like experience. On the Business and Enterprise plans, Glide offers the ability to publish your app as a true native application to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

How does Glide handle data and security?

Glide connects directly to your data source (like Google Sheets, Airtable, or a SQL database) and synchronizes data in real-time. It also offers its own built-in database called Glide Tables. For security, Glide provides features like user authentication, role-based access, and row-level permissions, allowing you to control which users can see or edit specific data.

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Glide

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Glide is a no-code development platform that enables users to create powerful, custom applications and internal tools directly from their existing data in spreadsheets, databases, or APIs without writing code.

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Glide is a no-code platform designed to transform existing data sources into functional mobile and web applications. It primarily serves business users, team leads, and citizen developers who need custom tools but lack traditional coding skills or development resources. Users can connect data from Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, or other databases to instantly generate a working app with a user-friendly interface. The platform's unique value lies in its speed and simplicity, offering a visual drag-and-drop editor, pre-built components, and real-time data synchronization. From internal dashboards and inventory trackers to customer portals, Glide streamlines the creation of practical business software, significantly reducing development time.

Pros

Extremely fast learning curve with an intuitive, spreadsheet-like data editor and visual app builder.
Real-time, two-way data synchronization with Google Sheets and other data sources.
Builds Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) that are instantly available and work across all devices (web, iOS, Android).
Rich library of pre-built templates for common use cases like inventory management, employee directories, and project trackers.
Strong community support, extensive documentation, and a university for learning.

Cons

Design and layout customization is more limited compared to platforms like Bubble or Webflow.
Performance can be slower with very large datasets (e.g., over 25,000 rows).
Not optimized for building complex, consumer-facing apps requiring high scalability or native device features.
Pricing is user-based, which can become costly for apps with a large number of public or external users.
The most powerful features, like native mobile publishing and advanced security, are gated in expensive higher-tier plans.

Key features

No-code visual app builder with drag-and-drop components
Data connectors for Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, BigQuery, and SQL databases
Glide Tables: a built-in, scalable data source
User authentication, roles, and row-level permissions
Workflow automation with custom actions and triggers
AI features for app generation, data transformation, and image processing
Publish as a web app, PWA, or native mobile app (on higher plans)
Wide array of screen layouts and UI components

Integrations

Google SheetsAirtableMicrosoft ExcelGoogle BigQueryPostgreSQLZapierMake (Integromat)OpenAIStripeGoogle Analytics

Target audience

Business users, operations managers, IT professionals, citizen developers, and small to medium-sized business owners looking to build custom internal tools, client portals, and mobile apps without coding.

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Active Users

1M+ creators

Founded

2018

Headquarters

San Francisco, USA

Pricing Tiers

Free

For getting started and personal projects. Includes 1 app, 3 users, 500 data rows, and Glide branding.

Free

Starter

For small teams and first business apps. Includes 2 apps, 10 users, 2,500 rows per app, and custom branding.

$49/mo

Pro

For growing businesses needing more power. Includes 5 apps, 40 users, 10,000 rows per app, and API access.

$129/mo

Business

For scaling teams with advanced needs. Includes unlimited apps, 100 users, 25,000+ rows, and native mobile publishing.

$329/mo

Enterprise

For large organizations. Includes custom user and data limits, SSO, dedicated support, and advanced security compliance.

Custom

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