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STOA rating

6.4 / 10

Openness

OPENNESS 7/10API 2/3 · Export 2/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 1/2

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Glide publishes a REST API (v2, in public beta) for data in Glide Big Tables; the API docs do not state which plans can use it. apidocs.glideapps.com, checked 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Your data

In Glide Classic, you can export data to a CSV file yourself with the Generate CSV action, which builds the file from a table or relation. glideapps.com, checked 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Paid plans renew automatically on a recurring basis, including monthly, and you cancel by contacting support before the term ends. glideapps.com, checked 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Openness note

REST API in public beta; plan access unstated. CSV export per table in Glide Classic. Paid plans renew; cancel through support before renewal. On Zapier.

What it does

Glide builds custom business apps directly from your spreadsheets and databases — no coding required. Turn a Google Sheet, Excel, or Airtable into a working mobile or web app in minutes. Free for testing. Maker plan at $25/month.

Strengths

Fastest way to turn a spreadsheet into a working app
No-code — anyone on your team can create and maintain apps
Perfect for inventory, CRM, directories, and order tracking
Real-time updates as underlying data changes

Weaknesses

Complex logic and custom designs hit platform limits
Performance slows with large datasets
Free plan only for testing, not production
Branding options are basic
Not suitable for consumer app store apps

Key features

Turn Google Sheets, Excel, or Airtable into functional business apps
Drag-and-drop with pre-built components for forms, lists, maps, charts
Build internal tools, customer portals, inventory trackers, field service apps
Automate workflows with built-in actions and computed columns
Apps work on any device — no app store required

AI features

AI columns generate summaries, classify text, extract info, and create content from your spreadsheet data. AI helps build apps by describing what you want.

STOA verdict

Fantastic for quick internal apps when your data lives in spreadsheets. Saves the cost of custom development for inventory trackers and client portals. You'll outgrow it for complex or polished customer-facing apps.