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Open-source alternatives to Glide

Glide is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 89 other AI app builders in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Glide is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month (Basic). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Glide

  1. Dyad

    Open-source desktop app that builds web apps with AI, locally

    • Dyad starts at $20 per month (Dyad Pro). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
    • Dyad has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dyad lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Glide lists a web app.
    Dyad pricing and details

  2. Budibase

    Open-source platform for internal apps, automations and AI agents

    • Budibase starts at $299 per month and up (Budibase Cloud, billing basis not shown). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
    • Budibase has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Budibase is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Budibase pricing and details

  3. ToolJet

    Low-code platform for internal tools, workflows and AI agents

    • ToolJet starts at $23 per builder / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
    • ToolJet has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ToolJet is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ToolJet also covers databases.
    ToolJet pricing and details

  4. Leap

    AI agent that builds backend-heavy apps and deploys to your cloud

    • Leap starts at $30 per month for 100 credits. Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
    • Leap has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Leap is open source, according to its own site.
    • Glide also covers workflow automation and no-code.
    Leap pricing and details

  5. Appsmith

    Open-source low-code platform for internal apps

    • Appsmith starts at $15 per user / month. Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
    • Appsmith has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Appsmith is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Glide also covers workflow automation, AI agents and no-code.
    Appsmith pricing and details

  6. Mage

    Free generator that turns a description into a Wasp web app

    • Mage is free. Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
    • Mage has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mage is open source, according to its own site.
    • Glide also covers workflow automation, AI agents and no-code.
    Mage pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Glide?

Yes. Dyad, Budibase, ToolJet, Leap, Appsmith and Mage are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Glide open source?

Glide is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Glide: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.