Glide
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The no-code platform that turns spreadsheets into mobile apps in minutes.
Our Take
Glide makes app building accessible by connecting to Google Sheets or Airtable. Simple apps can be built in minutes. It is perfect for internal tools and data collection.
Where It Fits
- Quick internal apps from spreadsheets
- Data collection and forms
- Non-technical teams needing mobile tools
- Prototyping app concepts
Where It Falls Short
- Consumer-facing apps needing polish
- Complex application logic
- High-performance requirements
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Glide turns spreadsheets into mobile and web apps without coding. Connect Google Sheets or Airtable and build apps in minutes.
Ease of Use
Glide is remarkably easy. Start with a spreadsheet, and Glide creates an app automatically. Customization is intuitive with the visual editor.
Key Strengths
- Spreadsheet to app in minutes
- Google Sheets and Airtable integration
- Templates available
- Easy customization
- Good for internal tools
- Free tier available
Limitations to Consider
- Limited customization for complex needs
- Performance with large datasets
- Consumer apps need more polish
- Dependent on spreadsheet structure
Pricing Analysis
Free for personal use. Pro at $25/month. Business at $99/month. Enterprise pricing custom.
Final Thoughts
Glide is perfect for quick internal apps and prototypes. The spreadsheet connection is powerful. More complex needs suit Bubble or custom development.
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About Glide
No-code apps from spreadsheets
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Glide |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Free tier, Pro from $25/month
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- API Key
- API Protocols
- REST
- Native Integrations
- Google SheetsAirtableExcel
- Marketplace
- No
- Zapier
- Yes
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- SOC 2
- Encryption
- AES-256TLS 1.2
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Uptime SLA
- 99.9%
Customization
- Custom Objects
- No
- Custom Fields
- Yes
- Custom Workflows
- Yes
- Custom Reports
- No
- Custom Branding
- Yes
- Coding Capability
- No
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Included
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Public Cloud
- Browsers
- ChromeFirefoxSafariEdge
- Data Centers
- USA
- Languages
- English
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- MonthlyAnnual
- License Mix
- No
- Trial Days
- Not specified
- Currency
- USD
Support
- Channels
- EmailHelp CenterCommunity
- Hours
- Business Hours
- Dedicated Manager
- No
- Training
- Yes