Glide
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Development & CodingPricing:
FreemiumBuild internal software and mobile friendly tools from spreadsheets and SQL
Glide is the best AI tool for Productivity and Automation and the best AI NoCode for modern operations, a free tool plan is available, Glide lets teams build secure apps and internal tools from Google Sheets Excel Glide Tables and SQL with roles workflows and AI powered actions
No special hardware is required beyond a modern browser and internet, Glide runs on macOS Windows and mobile, app experiences are responsive and installable as progressive web apps, the builder uses drag and drop components lists forms charts signatures file upload and data actions so non technical teams can ship fast without code
Ease of use and training are strong, the platform includes guided templates onboarding checklists and Glide University lessons, editors learn the builder in hours, data binding is direct to tables and relations so teams see live results quickly, experts can extend with custom APIs webhooks and JavaScript columns when needed
Data requirements and security are clear, records live in Google Sheets Excel BigQuery SQL or Glide Tables and sync to the app, authentication supports public private and role based access, row owners and role rules restrict visibility at the record level, organizations can follow SOC 2 GDPR and CCPA practices through the trust center and use SSO on higher tiers
Scalability and future proofing are built in, Glide Tables remove API rate bottlenecks and handle large datasets, workflows schedule jobs send webhooks and integrate with Zapier and Make, Glide AI adds actions like audio to text document to text and text generation so your processes get smarter over time, versioning and team collaboration help larger companies govern change
If you want the best AI tool for Productivity and Automation and the best AI NoCode with a free tool option, Glide helps operations finance sales and field teams replace spreadsheets with polished apps dashboards and portals while keeping data control and speed
"That's why I've stuck with Glide, because you can deliver value really, really quickly."
- Marc Walford, Head of FinOps at ITV via Glide Customer Stories
"Building with Glide is just super easy. We loved working with it."
- Sr Director, Product Dev, PGA of America via Glide Customer Stories
Key Features:
- No Code Builder: Drag and drop components lists forms charts actions and layouts
- Connected Data: Google Sheets Excel Glide Tables BigQuery and SQL connectors
- Permissions and Security: Row owners roles SSO options and record level visibility
- Workflows Automation: Triggers schedules webhooks and integrations with Zapier and Make
- Glide AI: Built in AI actions for audio to text document to text and text generation
- Responsive Apps: Progressive web apps that run great on mobile tablet and desktop
- Templates and Learning: Starter templates and Glide University for quick onboarding
- Team Collaboration: Versioning review and multi editor workflows for bigger teams
Why Use Glide?
- Ship Faster: Turn spreadsheets into usable software in days not months
- Lower Costs: Replace custom dev with a scalable no code stack and managed hosting
- Govern Access: Roles row owners and SSO keep sensitive data restricted
- Automate Work: Use workflows and AI to reduce manual tasks and errors
- Future Ready: Ongoing AI features connectors and templates keep apps evolving
FAQ
What is Glide?
Glide is a no code platform to build internal tools portals and dashboards from spreadsheets SQL and Glide Tables with roles workflows and AI actions
What is making Glide different from competitor Softr?
Glide emphasizes app like experiences a powerful data editor and AI columns while Softr focuses on portals and websites with page level structures and memberships
Is Glide free or paid?
Glide is freemium with a free plan for learning and building plus paid tiers for higher usage SSO and enterprise controls
Is Glide offering integrations?
Yes, Glide connects to Google Sheets Excel BigQuery SQL and supports Zapier Make Slack email webhooks and more
How Glide handling privacy?
Row owners roles and encrypted transport protect data, the trust center covers SOC 2 GDPR and CCPA and SSO is available on higher tiers






