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GlideOS is an AI software development platform that transforms spreadsheets into custom business apps quickly, enabling teams to build internal tools without coding. It supports AI features, permissions, and integrations, allowing users to automate workflows and collaborate securely across desktop and mobile devices.

THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH

Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 11, 2026

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A good fit for

  • Operators and business users closest to operational problems who want to build custom software without coding.

Know the limitations

  • GlideOS is a standalone product separate from the original Glide platform (Glide Classic) and requires a separate subscription.

What you can do

  • Build dashboards for executives and portals for customers, keeping business data synchronized across apps.

Features

  • Turn spreadsheets into apps with AI understanding the structure, data, relationships, and logic behind the spreadsheet.
  • Add AI features like chat, summarization, and image generation to any app with zero setup by describing desired functionality.
  • Automate repetitive tasks using Workflows by defining rules that run automatically.
  • Share app data in project folders allowing apps to read and write to the same live data without exports or duplicates.
  • Provide secure sharing with enterprise-grade security including SOC 2 Type 1 certification, GDPR and CCPA compliance, and AES-256 encryption.

Integrations

  • Connect with tools like Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable, QuickBooks, Salesforce, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Slack, Notion, and Asana.
  • Google Sheets integration allows real-time collaboration and data analysis, connecting Google Sheets to GlideOS via AI.

Platforms & data export

  • Apps can be launched and used on both desktop and mobile devices, supporting field and office workflows.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.

Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools

$25.00/month

$300.00 a year on these plans.

Plan costs based on your requirements
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BasicCheapest fit

Flat subscription

$25.00$300.00

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Plus

Flat subscription

$50.00$600.00

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Enterprise

Flat subscription

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A practical workflow

  1. Upload a spreadsheet or connect existing tools, let Glide understand the data and logic, then launch and share the app on desktop or mobile.
  2. Share apps securely with team members, customers, or partners with control over permissions and data visibility.

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What changed

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  1. Updated: best for, export formats, features, integrations, limitations, plans, platforms, sources, summary, use cases, walkthrough

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    bestFor

    Before: ["Operators and business teams who need to build custom internal tools without coding.","Enterprises requiring secure, compliant AI-powered app development with role-based access and data protection."]

    After: ["Operators and business users closest to operational problems who want to build custom software without coding."]

    exportFormats

    Before: ["Apps read and write to the same live data with no exports or duplicates, enabling real-time collaboration."]

    After: []

    features

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    After: ["Turn spreadsheets into apps with AI understanding the structure, data, relationships, and logic behind the spreadsheet.","Add AI features like chat, summarization, and image generation to any app with zero setup by describing desired functionality.","Automate repetitive tasks using Workflows by defining rules that run automatically.","Share app data in project folders allowing apps to read and write to the same live data without exports or duplicates.","Provide secure sharing with enterprise-grade security including SOC 2 Type 1 certification, GDPR and CCPA compliance, and AES-256 encryption."]

    integrations

    Before: ["Integrates with Google Sheets for real-time collaboration and data updates."]

    After: ["Connect with tools like Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable, QuickBooks, Salesforce, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Slack, Notion, and Asana.","Google Sheets integration allows real-time collaboration and data analysis, connecting Google Sheets to GlideOS via AI."]

    limitations

    Before: ["GlideOS is a standalone product separate from the original Glide platform and requires a separate subscription."]

    After: ["GlideOS is a standalone product separate from the original Glide platform (Glide Classic) and requires a separate subscription."]

    plans

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    platforms

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    summary

    Before: "GlideOS is an AI software development platform that transforms spreadsheets and files into custom internal business apps quickly, enabling teams to build and automate workflows without coding. It supports desktop and mobile apps, integrates with various business tools, and emphasizes enterprise-grade security and compliance."

    After: "GlideOS is an AI software development platform that transforms spreadsheets into custom business apps quickly, enabling teams to build internal tools without coding. It supports AI features, permissions, and integrations, allowing users to automate workflows and collaborate securely across desktop and mobile devices."

    useCases

    Before: ["Build internal business apps for field operations, inventory, events, customer portals, and internal operations.","Create dashboards for executives and portals for customers with connected live data."]

    After: ["Build dashboards for executives and portals for customers, keeping business data synchronized across apps."]

    walkthrough

    Before: ["Upload a spreadsheet or connect existing tools to start building apps without starting over.","Glide reads the spreadsheet's data and logic to help create screens and workflows.","Launch apps on desktop or mobile and share with team, customers, or partners, improving as business changes."]

    After: ["Upload a spreadsheet or connect existing tools, let Glide understand the data and logic, then launch and share the app on desktop or mobile.","Share apps securely with team members, customers, or partners with control over permissions and data visibility."]

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