Adalo
Glide
| Feature | Adalo | Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $45/mo | Free / from $60/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | entrepreneurs, small-businesses, mvp-builders, non-technical-founders | business-teams, operations-managers, internal-tools, citizen-developers |
| Founded | 2018 | 2018 |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Actions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketplace Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spreadsheet To App | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Columns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Layouts | ✗ | ✓ |
| User Roles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Computed Columns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Responsive Design | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Adalo Pros
- Publish native iOS and Android apps from one codebase
- Intuitive drag-and-drop app builder
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Component marketplace for extended functionality
✗ Adalo Cons
- Performance can be slow for complex apps
- Limited customization compared to code-based solutions
- Scaling limitations for high-traffic apps
✓ Glide Pros
- Create apps directly from Google Sheets or Excel
- Beautiful pre-built components and layouts
- AI columns for automated data processing
- Fast app creation for internal tools
✗ Glide Cons
- Limited to structured data-driven apps
- Row limits on lower plans
- Cannot publish to app stores natively
The Verdict
Adalo is built for entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on drag-and-drop-builder and native-apps. Glide targets business teams and operations managers and leads with spreadsheet-to-app and ai-columns.
On pricing, Adalo is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $45/mo compared to $60/mo for Glide. That $15/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Glide has a slight overall edge — but if publish native ios and android apps from one codebase matters most to you, Adalo may still be the right call.