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Glide: Turn Spreadsheets Into Business Apps Without Code

Point Glide at the Google Sheet or Excel file your team already lives in. Get a functional internal app with built-in AI features in under an hour. No developers required.

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The Verdict

Glide is the fastest path from "we run everything in a spreadsheet" to "we have an actual app for that." It is genuinely useful for ops teams, project managers, and small businesses that need internal tools but lack engineering resources. The AI features for classification and summarization add real value, but the per-app pricing and row limits mean you will hit a paywall quickly if your data scales beyond a few thousand records. Worth testing on the free tier before committing.

Pricing

Per-app pricing. All plans billed monthly or annually. Annual billing saves roughly 20%.

Free

$0

per app/month

  • ✓ Up to 500 rows
  • ✓ 3 editors
  • ✓ Glide branding
  • ✓ Basic AI features
  • ✓ Public or private apps

Starter

$60

per app/month

  • ✓ Up to 5,000 rows
  • ✓ 5 editors
  • ✓ Remove Glide branding
  • ✓ Custom domain
  • ✓ Enhanced AI columns
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Pro

$125

per app/month

  • ✓ Up to 25,000 rows
  • ✓ 10 editors
  • ✓ Integrations (Zapier, API)
  • ✓ Advanced security
  • ✓ Full AI suite

Enterprise

Custom

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  • ✓ Unlimited rows
  • ✓ Unlimited editors
  • ✓ SSO / SAML
  • ✓ Dedicated support
  • ✓ SLA guarantees

Note: pricing is per app, not per workspace. Multiple apps multiply the cost. AI actions may consume additional credits on higher-volume usage.

Key Features

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Spreadsheet-to-App Conversion

Connect a Google Sheet or Excel file and Glide auto-generates a usable app with list views, detail screens, and forms. The spreadsheet remains the live data source, so your existing workflows stay intact.

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AI Columns

Add computed AI columns that classify, summarize, extract sentiment, or enrich data row by row. Runs on OpenAI under the hood. Useful for tagging support tickets, summarizing notes, or categorizing leads automatically.

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Visual App Builder

Drag-and-drop layout editor with pre-built components: cards, lists, charts, forms, buttons, and conditional visibility. No CSS or HTML knowledge needed. The builder is responsive by default.

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Row-Level Security

Control which users see which rows based on email matching, roles, or custom conditions. Critical for internal tools where different team members should only access their own data.

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Integrations and API

Native integrations with Zapier, Make, and webhooks. Pro tier and above get API access. Connect to Slack, email, Airtable, or any tool in your stack to trigger actions from app events.

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Mobile-Ready PWA

Every app ships as a progressive web app. Users can install it on their phone home screen. No app store submission required. Layouts adapt to phone, tablet, and desktop automatically.

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Computed Columns

Build calculated fields using Glide's formula system: math, text manipulation, conditionals, lookups, and rollups. These run inside Glide without modifying your source spreadsheet, keeping your data clean.

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Actions and Automations

Define multi-step actions triggered by button clicks or form submissions. Send emails, update rows, navigate screens, or call external APIs. Lightweight workflow automation without leaving the platform.

Who Should Use Glide

Operations Teams

If your team tracks inventory, orders, or tasks in a spreadsheet and you are tired of people breaking formulas or losing track of rows, Glide gives you a structured interface on top of that same data. Inventory trackers, equipment logs, and approval workflows are the sweet spot.

Small Business Owners

Need a simple CRM, client portal, or booking system but cannot justify hiring a developer? Glide fills that gap. The AI classification features can auto-tag incoming requests or categorize expenses without manual effort.

Field Teams and Remote Workers

The PWA format means field workers can use the app on their phones without downloading anything from an app store. Inspection checklists, site visit logs, and delivery tracking work well here. Data syncs back to the spreadsheet in near real-time.

Startup Prototypers

Validate an idea before writing production code. Build a functional MVP in a day, put it in front of users, and iterate based on real feedback. When you outgrow Glide, you will have a clear spec for what to build properly.

Limitations

Ready to turn your spreadsheet into an app?

Start with the free tier. Connect a real spreadsheet. See if the result is good enough to replace your current workflow.

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