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Adalo vs Glide

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Cheaper paid plan
Glide — $25/mo vs $36/mo for Adalo
Free plan
Both have one
Public API
Glide has one; not confirmed by us for Adalo
Best fit
Adalo: Founders who need an app in both app stores without hiring mobile developers · Glide: Operations and field teams replacing spreadsheet workflows with shared apps
Trust score
About even — Adalo 95, Glide 97

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

AdaloNo-code mobile app builder whose AI assistant, Ada, scaffolds screens, database and navigation from a descriptionGlideNo-code builder that turns spreadsheets and databases into internal business apps, portals and AI agents.

Side by side

FactAdaloGlide
CategoryNo-code & Low-code BuildersNo-code & Low-code Builders
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$36/mo$25/mo
Public APINot confirmedYes
Trust score95 / 10097 / 100
PlatformsWebWeb, API
CompanyAdalo, Inc.typeguard, Inc. (d/b/a Glide)
Launched—2018
Last verifiedSep 6, 2026Oct 2, 2026

What our research says

Adalo

Adalo's distinguishing move is that it ships real store binaries — an IPA for Apple and an AAB for Google — from the same project as the web app, which most prompt-to-app tools do not. Ada makes the first screen fast, but the flat-fee plans buy surprisingly few published apps, so agencies hit the ceiling quickly.

Pros

  • Publishes native iOS IPA and Android AAB builds plus responsive web from one project
  • Magic Start generates screens, database and navigation from a description in under two minutes
  • Magic Add and Visual AI Direction edit an existing app in natural language rather than regenerating it
  • X-Ray checks for broken connections and performance issues before you publish
  • No usage- or token-based charges layered on the plan fee

Cons

  • Free plan cannot publish and caps at 500 database records per app
  • Published-app allowances are tight: one on Starter, two on Professional, five on Team
  • Ada is still labelled beta on the free tier

Glide

Glide is a good fit for operations teams that already keep their processes in spreadsheets and want working apps without engineers. The split between GlideOS and Glide Classic, each with its own plans, makes pricing confusing, so decide which edition you are buying before comparing costs.

Pros

  • Connects to common spreadsheets, databases and business tools
  • Free plans in both editions let you try before paying
  • Role-based views limit what each user can see and change
  • SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and CCPA are listed on the site

Cons

  • GlideOS and Glide Classic are separate products with separate subscriptions
  • GlideOS usage is metered in credits, so heavy AI use needs plan upgrades or top-ups
  • Classic's Business plan starts at $199/month, a large step up from the free plan

Which one fits

Choose Adalo if you need

  • Founders who need an app in both app stores without hiring mobile developers
  • Internal tools where a database, screens and navigation are most of the work
  • Teams that want predictable flat pricing rather than per-token AI billing

Choose Glide if you need

  • Operations and field teams replacing spreadsheet workflows with shared apps
  • Small businesses that want customer or partner portals on top of existing data
  • Teams that want AI-generated apps with role-based access

Adalo vs Glide: the questions people ask

Is Adalo cheaper than Glide?

On published entry prices, Glide starts lower — $25/mo against $36/mo for Adalo. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does Adalo or Glide have a free tier?

Both: Adalo has a free tier, and Glide has a free tier.

Which has a public API, Adalo or Glide?

Glide ships a public API, as of our last verification. A public API for Adalo is not confirmed by us — check its developer docs before you plan an integration.

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