Glide

Create stunning, integrative, and engaging apps effortlessly, even without coding experience.

Freemium
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Web, iOS, Android
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What is Glide?

Glide is a no-code app builder that lets you create functional mobile and web applications without writing code. It connects to your data sources, databases, or spreadsheets and generates apps with a visual interface you can customise. The platform is designed for people who want to build internal tools, customer-facing apps, or business solutions quickly without hiring developers. You can publish apps to iOS, Android, and web browsers, making it useful for teams that need working applications in days rather than months.

Key features

Visual app builder

Design layouts and workflows using drag-and-drop components

Data integration

Connect to Google Sheets, Airtable, SQL databases, APIs, and other data sources

Native mobile apps

Publish directly to iOS and Android app stores

Pre-built templates

Start with ready-made app designs for common use cases

Real-time collaboration

Work with team members on the same project simultaneously

User authentication

Add login systems and manage user permissions

Pros & cons

Advantages

Fast to prototype and deploy; go from concept to working app in days
No coding required; suitable for non-technical founders and business users
Flexible integrations with popular data platforms like Google Sheets and Airtable
Can publish native mobile apps, not just web apps

Limitations

More limited customisation compared to custom code; complex features may require workarounds
Ongoing costs for production apps even on the free tier's limitations may push you to paid plans quickly