What is Glide?
Glide is an AI software development platform for creating internal business apps and agents without traditional coding. Its GlideOS product can turn an Excel file, Google Sheet, other file, or written prompt into an application that works on desktop and mobile screens. Teams can use these apps to manage operational data, workflows, and conversations from a shared workspace.
Glide connects apps to live business data so updates made in one place can appear across connected tools. Access controls allow organizations to give employees, managers, customers, and partners different views and actions. GlideOS is separate from the earlier Glide Classic platform and requires its own subscription.
Key Features
- AI-assisted app building: Glide's agent analyzes supplied data and instructions to create working business applications.
- Spreadsheet and data connections: Teams can build from Excel files and Google Sheets or connect databases and other business tools.
- Business data Q&A: Users can ask questions about information behind their apps and take related actions from the same workspace.
- Shared data and workflows: Changes to records and statuses can update across connected apps, including updates submitted from the field.
- Permissions and governance: Private-by-default apps, row-level roles, encryption, audit logs, approved AI models, and enterprise single sign-on support controlled access.
- Agent connectivity: Pro users can connect external agents such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini through MCP to work with Glide apps, data, and permissions.
Use Cases
- Create inventory systems for tracking stock, orders, suppliers, and fulfillment across locations.
- Build field inspection and job-site reporting apps for schedules, findings, and failures.
- Coordinate crews, shifts, projects, work orders, and operational tasks.
- Provide role-specific portals, dashboards, CRM tools, and internal data views.
- Add workflows and AI features to apps built around existing company data.
Pricing
GlideOS has a Free plan at $0 per month with limited credits, two team members, and up to ten projects. Basic starts at $25 per month, Plus at $50 per month, and Pro at $125 per month. Higher tiers add published apps, workflows, credits, members, integrations, permissions, and support. Enterprise pricing is custom and includes additional security, administration, backup, and support options.
Who Is It For?
Glide is intended for operations teams, business users, and organizations that need custom internal software without maintaining a conventional development project. It is particularly relevant to teams managing processes through spreadsheets and those building tools for inventory, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, retail, real estate, hospitality, or professional services.
