Glide
Glide allows users to create custom mobile and web applications from spreadsheets or databases without writing any code.
Price: Freemium
Description
Glide is a no-code platform that empowers individuals and businesses to build powerful, data-driven applications quickly. It transforms Google Sheets, Excel files, Airtable bases, or other data sources into interactive mobile and web apps, suitable for internal tools, customer portals, directories, and more.
Glide is perfect for small businesses, teams, and individuals who need custom software but lack coding skills or resources. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and rich template library make it easy to get started, and its focus on data-driven apps sets it apart by making data a central component of app functionality.
How to Use
1.Sign up for a Glide account and choose to start from a template or your data.
2.Connect your data source (e.g., Google Sheet, Excel, Airtable, SQL).
3.Customize your app's layout, components, and branding using the visual editor.
4.Add features like forms, search, filters, and user roles.
5.Publish your app instantly to share it with users via a link or PWA.
Use Cases
Internal toolsCRMProject managementEvent appsCustomer portalsDirectoriesData collection apps
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Rapid app development from existing data sources.
- No coding required, accessible to non-developers.
- Offers a wide range of templates and customization options.
- Apps are instantly shareable and work on all devices.
- Integrates with popular spreadsheet and database tools.
Cons
- May have limitations for highly complex or unique app logic.
- Custom branding options can be limited on lower-tier plans.
- Performance can be affected by the size and structure of the data source.
FAQs
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