Glide

Glide is a no-code app builder that lets people turn a spreadsheet or database into a fully functional web and mobile app in minutes, aimed at small businesses and internal teams that need a simple, purpose-built app, like an inventory tracker, an employee directory, or a customer portal, without justifying a full custom software development project for what is often a relatively narrow use case. Users connect a data source, such as a Google Sheet or Glide's own built-in tables, and the platform automatically generates an initial app structure based on that data, which can then be customized with different screen layouts, filters, and actions through a visual editor rather than writing code to build the same interface from scratch. Because the app stays connected to its underlying data source, updating a spreadsheet automatically updates the live app, which makes Glide especially useful for teams that already manage information in spreadsheets and want a better interface and mobile access to that same data without migrating to a completely different backend system. Its component library covers common app patterns like forms, lists, maps, and charts, letting builders assemble a fairly sophisticated app experience without deep technical skill. Glide is popular with small business owners, operations teams, and consultants building lightweight internal tools or simple customer-facing apps where a full custom development project would be significant overkill relative to the actual complexity of the problem being solved.