Glide alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Glide: apps are web apps, not native store apps, and costs rise with users and usage. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Glide, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Softr currently ranks first.
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Best Glide alternative for most people
SoftrSimilar business-app builder with strong Airtable and database support.
Best Glide alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AdaloBetter if you need native apps published to the app stores.
Best Glide alternative for iPhone and Android
AppSheetGoogle's no-code builder, included in many Google Workspace plans.
Best Glide alternative for working in the browser
Base44Prompt-to-app builder with its own database if you'd rather describe than configure.
Glide alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Glide?
Softr ranks first right now. Similar business-app builder with strong Airtable and database support. AppSheet and Adalo follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Glide?
Yes. Softr (free plan + paid), Adalo (free plan + paid), Base44 (free plan + paid) and Bubble (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Glide?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Glide?
The complaints we hear most: apps are web apps, not native store apps; costs rise with users and usage; custom design and logic are limited compared with code.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Glide, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.