Glide

A no-code platform that enables users to create mobile and web applications directly from spreadsheets, particularly Google Sheets and Excel. Glide is known for its simplicity and speed, you can build functional apps in minutes by connecting to a spreadsheet, with Glide automatically creating an interface based on your data structure. The platform handles hosting, user authentication, real-time updates, and responsive design automatically. While less powerful than Bubble for complex applications, Glide excels for straightforward data-driven apps like directories, catalogs, inventories, team tools, and internal business applications. Pricing ranges from free for basic apps to paid plans for additional features.

Why it matters

Glide lets non-technical entrepreneurs build and deploy apps incredibly quickly. Combined with AI to generate app content and structure spreadsheets, you can create and launch functional applications in hours instead of months.