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Glide

Builds business apps from spreadsheets. The newer GlideOS creates internal apps from a spreadsheet, a prompt or a file.

Our take: Glide started as a no-code builder that turns Google Sheets, Airtable or Excel data into apps, and that product is now called Glide Classic.

Best forInternal business apps

ReviewedOct 2026Freemium

7.75 criteria · see breakdown

Try GlideFree; GlideOS paid from $25/mo

Glide is a platform for building internal business apps, such as inventory, field operations, portals and dashboards, from spreadsheet data without code. It now sells two separate products: GlideOS, which builds apps from a spreadsheet, a prompt or a file, and the original Glide Classic. GlideOS has a $0 plan with limited credits and paid plans from $25 a month.

The bottom line

Fast internal tools and MVPs from data sources; Business tier for team deployments.

Our score

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Community ratings

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4.7

800+ reviews

Capterra

4.7

90+ reviews

4.7 / 5 aggregate · across 2 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isGlide: a platform that turns spreadsheets into internal business apps, sold as GlideOS and Glide Classic.

Our takeGlide started as a no-code builder that turns Google Sheets, Airtable or Excel data into apps, and that product is now called Glide Classic.

GlideOS is a separate, newer product that builds internal apps from a spreadsheet, a prompt or a file using AI credits. The two have separate plans and subscriptions, so check which one you are signing up for.

The catchGlideOS and Glide Classic are separate products with separate subscriptions.

GlideOS plans are metered in credits, and Classic Business charges for updates beyond 5,000 a month.

Best / not good for

Best for

Teams building internal dashboards from Google Sheets
Founders shipping MVPs without developers
Field apps for inventory, directories and client portals

Not good for

Online stores that need a full e-commerce storefront
Consumer apps that need native mobile performance
Teams that want one subscription across GlideOS and Glide Classic

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Fast: connect sheet and publish prototype in hours.
Scale breakpoint
GlideOS limits published apps by plan (2 on Basic, 5 on Plus); Classic Business charges per extra user and per extra update.
Walled garden
Medium: apps run on Glide infrastructure.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, start on the free plan.

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GlideOS plans

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Limited credits, 2 team members, 10 projects, no published apps
Basic	$25/month	100 credits, 2 team members, 2 published apps, 1 enabled workflow
Plus	$50/month	From 250 credits, 3 team members, 5 published apps, 20 projects, 5 workflows, public apps
Pro	$125/month	From 5 members and 500 credits, unlimited published apps and workflows, premium integrations, human support
Enterprise	Custom	SSO, enterprise integrations, choice of LLM provider, 30-day backups, success manager

From Glide's pricing page, checked 3 October 2026.

Glide Classic business plans

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Unlimited drafts, 1 editor, up to 25k rows
Business	From $199/month billed yearly	Unlimited apps, 30 users, 5,000 updates, $5 per extra user, 2 cents per extra update, 14-day free trial
Enterprise	Custom	SSO, data backups, enterprise integrations, account manager

From Glide Classic's pricing page, checked 3 October 2026. Classic also has Explorer and Maker plans for individuals; we could not confirm their current prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glide?

Glide is a platform for turning spreadsheet data into internal business apps. Its newer product, GlideOS, builds apps from a spreadsheet, a prompt or a file; the original builder is now called Glide Classic.

Is Glide free?

GlideOS has a $0 plan with limited credits that cannot publish apps. Paid GlideOS plans start at $25 a month (checked 3 October 2026).

What is the difference between GlideOS and Glide Classic?

They are separate products. GlideOS has its own plans and needs a separate subscription, and it is not accessible through Glide Classic.

Is glide.me the Glide app builder?

No. glide.me is the site of a different app, a video walkie-talkie messenger. The app builder is at glideapps.com.

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Sources checked October 3, 2026: GlideOS pricing, Glide Classic pricing, Glide homepage.

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