Glide alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	AppSheet	Paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	62.6

1. AppSheetTop pick
Best for: Google Workspace teams who want internal field and process apps without writing code
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Glide
Google's no-code builder, included in many Google Workspace plans.
Pros
Included in most paid Google Workspace plans
Works offline on phones for field teams
Connects to Sheets, Excel, SQL and more
Cons
Interfaces look functional rather than polished
Per-user pricing gets costly for large external audiences
Complex logic means learning its expression language
Visit AppSheet Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is AppSheet a good Glide alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$5 per user/month (Starter)
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Core plan
$10 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026about.appsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)
Google Workspace
Core included in most paid plans
Checked Oct 25, 2026about.appsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)
Enterprise Plus
$20 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026about.appsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Glide alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Glide alternative for most people

Softr

Similar business-app builder with strong Airtable and database support.

Best Glide alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Adalo

Better if you need native apps published to the app stores.

Best Glide alternative for iPhone and Android

AppSheet

Google's no-code builder, included in many Google Workspace plans.

Best Glide alternative for working in the browser

Base44

Prompt-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.