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Glide alternatives
Glide compared with 7 alternatives: Softr, Bubble, Base44, Lovable, Adalo and 2 more.
Glide is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month (Basic). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlideThis tool | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Softr | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Bubble | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Base44 | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Lovable | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Adalo | Free plan · from $36/mo | Yes | Web |
| Taskade | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Thunkable | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Glide
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Softr
No-code builder for client portals and internal tools, with AI
- Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Softr has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Softr also covers databases and forms.
- Glide also covers AI agents.
Suits: Client portals and internal tools built on Airtable, Google Sheets or a CRM
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Bubble
No-code visual builder for web and native mobile apps, with AI
- Bubble starts at $29 per month, billed annually (Starter, web only); $32 billed monthly. Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Bubble has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Glide also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: Founders building a full web app or marketplace without writing code
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Base44
No-code AI builder with a database, login and hosting included
- Base44 starts at $16 per month, billed annually (Starter). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Base44 has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Base44 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Glide also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: Non-developers building internal tools, portals or back-office apps
- Free plan · from $21/mo
Lovable
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites
- Lovable starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly. Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Lovable has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lovable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Glide also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
- Free plan · from $36/mo
Adalo
No-code builder for native iOS, Android and web apps, with AI
- Adalo starts at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Adalo has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Adalo also covers databases.
- Glide also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: Non-developers who want one project to ship to iOS, Android and the web
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Taskade
Workspace that builds apps, AI agents and automations from prompts
- Taskade starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($120); $20 billed monthly (Pro, 10 users). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Taskade has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Taskade lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Taskade lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small teams that want apps, agents and automations in one workspace
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Thunkable
AI builder for native iOS and Android apps, built by chatting
- Thunkable starts at $18 per month, billed yearly; $19 billed monthly (Accelerator). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Thunkable has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Thunkable lists iOS and Android apps.
- Glide also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: Non-developers who want a native app in the App Store and Google Play
Limits worth knowing in Glide
- Free plan credits do not renew, and apps cannot be published without a paid plan.
- GlideOS needs its own subscription and cannot be reached through Glide Classic, which has separate plans.
- Monthly credits reset each billing cycle; extra credits are sold on paid plans only and last 12 months.
- Basic covers 2 team members and Plus 3; public apps need Plus, and single sign-on needs Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Glide?
The alternatives to Glide in this directory are Softr, Bubble, Base44, Lovable, Adalo, Taskade and Thunkable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Glide.
Is there a free alternative to Glide?
Yes. Softr, Bubble, Base44, Lovable, Adalo, Taskade and Thunkable have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Glide alternatives work on Windows?
The Glide listing does not include a Windows app. Lovable and Taskade list one.
Which Glide alternatives work on macOS?
The Glide listing does not include a macOS app. Lovable and Taskade list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.