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Zite alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Zite alternative is Retool (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 5 users."
Zite compared with 5 alternatives: Softr, Glide, Bubble, Retool and Base44.
Zite has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month, billed annually. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Zite starts at $20 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Softr, Retool and Base44.
Glide and Bubble score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Zite
Softr
No-code builder for client portals and internal tools, with AI
- Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
Suits: Client portals and internal tools built on Airtable, Google Sheets or a CRM
Glide
AI builder that turns spreadsheets into internal business apps
- Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic).
- Glide has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Zite.
- Glide also covers AI agents.
- Glide does not cover databases and forms, which Zite does.
Suits: Operations teams whose processes currently live in spreadsheets
Bubble
No-code visual builder for web and native mobile apps, with AI
- Bubble starts at $32 per month, billed annually (Starter, web only); $39 billed monthly.
- Bubble does not cover databases, workflow automation and forms, which Zite does.
Suits: Founders building a full web app or marketplace without writing code
Retool
Platform for building internal apps, workflows and AI agents
- Retool starts at $10 per builder / month, billed annually (plus $5 per internal user).
- Retool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Retool also covers AI agents.
- Retool does not cover databases and forms, which Zite does.
Suits: Companies building internal tools on their own databases
Base44
No-code AI builder with a database, login and hosting included
- Base44 starts at $16 per month, billed annually (Starter).
- Base44 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Base44 does not cover databases, workflow automation and forms, which Zite does.
Suits: Non-developers building internal tools, portals or back-office apps
Limits worth knowing in Zite
- Free plan caps messages at 10 a day and has Zite branding.
- Custom domains start on Pro; unlimited custom domains need Business.
- Salesforce, roles and priority support are listed for the Team plan.
- Prices shown are for annual billing; the monthly price is not shown directly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zite?
The alternatives to Zite in this directory are Softr, Glide, Bubble, Retool and Base44. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zite.
Is there a free alternative to Zite?
Yes. Softr, Bubble, Retool and Base44 have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zite alternatives work on Android?
The Zite listing does not include an Android app. Base44 lists one.
Which Zite alternatives work on iOS?
The Zite listing does not include an iOS app. Base44 lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.