Learn everything you need to know about Glide apps, AI agents, Solutions, and more. Find answers to common questions about building custom business applications, hiring Glide Agencies and Experts, and getting help when you need it.
Glide is a no code platform that empowers operations teams to create modern, AI-powered apps without coding. It allows you to turn scattered data into actionable insights and automate manual work through an intuitive interface that combines data management, workflow automation, and custom UI development.
Glide is trusted by over 100,000 high-performing companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. As a no code platform, Glide empowers organizations to transform their paper-based and manual processes into streamlined digital workflows and unify siloed data sources–helping teams modernize operations without requiring traditional development resources.
Glide is designed for both technical and non-technical team members, including operations teams, field teams, IT departments, and business users. Anyone who needs to create custom business applications, automate workflows, or manage data can use Glide without any coding skills.
Glide can replace multiple standalone tools by consolidating your needs into one unified app. Instead of juggling separate systems, you can build apps that cover:
By unifying these workflows in Glide, teams replace dozens of point solutions with a single, adaptable platform.
You can create a wide range of business applications tailored to your specific processes and needs, including employee/contractor/customer/investor portals, project management dashboards, inventory management tools, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, work order apps, field sales apps, field service apps, custom operations solutions, and AI agents.
Glide transforms your manual, paper-based processes into streamlined digital workflows. Through our no code platform, you can eliminate manual data entry, automate repetitive tasks, and gain real-time visibility across your operations. Applications can be quickly adapted as your business needs evolve, and are automatically mobile-responsive without additional development effort.
Glide offers significant advantages over traditional software development methods. Our no code platform enables you to create powerful business apps in weeks rather than months, dramatically accelerating your time to market. Both technical and non-technical team members can build and maintain Glide apps, broadening development capabilities across your organization. Glide apps are inherently mobile adaptive, so your app looks great on desktop, tablets, and smartphones without extra development work.
Yes, Glide offers robust integration capabilities. You can connect your app to various data sources, including spreadsheets like Google Sheets and Excel, SQL databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, and Airtable. Glide also provides out-of-the-box integrations and extensible APIs.
Glide Tables and Big Tables (built-in) do not consume updates, provide higher performance, and enable features like the Glide Tables API. External sources (Google Sheets, Airtable, SQL, Excel) are powerful for collaboration but rely on syncs that count toward updates.
Glide supports up to 10 million rows with Big Tables on Enterprise plans. For smaller projects, Glide Tables or Google Sheets are often sufficient.
Glide AI is available on Explorer, Maker, Business, and Enterprise plans. You can preview Glide AI-powered templates for free in our templates gallery.
Glide AI uses OpenAI, Azure ML, and Google Cloud and will continue testing multiple models to ensure the best user experience.
Glide AI works with any data sources supported by Glide. Simply add a Glide AI column to start using AI with your data.
Yes, you can add Glide AI to an existing app in Glide if you're on an Explorer plan or higher.
Glide AI agents are custom digital assistants that automate your business tasks, combining powerful AI with your unique processes and goals. Think of them as highly trained team members who work 24/7 and adapt to your exact requirements.
Any team that handles repeatable knowledge work—reviewing documents, making routine decisions, or managing workflows—can benefit.
Most clients see 3–5x ROI within the first year through cost savings and productivity gains.
Most customers are fully operational within 4 weeks with help from our Glide Solutions team.
No, we never train our AI models on customer data.
Glide agents inherit our enterprise-grade security framework, including SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, encryption, and role-based access.
Our AI agents can integrate with virtually any tool via APIs, workflows, and third-party connectors.
The agent can process various formats including PDF, scanned documents, images, and electronic invoices in multiple languages.
Invoices are automatically scanned, data is extracted, validated against business rules, and routed for approval based on customizable workflows.
Yes, the agent can process invoices in multiple currencies with automatic conversion based on specified exchange rates.
The agent can integrate with popular accounting software and ERPs for seamless data transfer and processing.
The AI evaluates candidates based on customizable criteria including skills, experience, education, and job requirements matching.
Yes, the agent can process various resume formats including PDF, Word, and plain text.
Yes, screening criteria can be fully customized to match specific job requirements and company preferences.
The agent can analyze various contract types including service agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, and custom business agreements.
The agent automatically extracts key dates and obligations, setting up reminders and alerts for important milestones and deadlines.
Yes, the AI can provide instant answers about contract terms, conditions, and obligations through natural language queries.
Our AI agent follows strict security protocols with encryption and access controls to protect sensitive information. You can learn more about our approach to security here.
Yes, the agent can analyze contracts in multiple languages with accurate translation and interpretation capabilities.
The AI agent accelerates inspections through automated image analysis, defect detection, and standardized reporting while maintaining human oversight.
It can perform various inspections including quality control, safety compliance, maintenance checks, and custom inspection protocols.
Glide Workflows let you automate repetitive processes with triggers (like form submissions, scheduled events, or webhooks), conditions, and actions.
Yes. You can use prebuilt connectors, send emails, call APIs, and post to Slack channels from workflows.
Yes, you can design conditional logic, loops, and multi-step flows for advanced automation.
Workflows include a Run History log that lets you review past executions, errors, and outputs for debugging.
Glide employs encryption at rest and in transit, SOC 2 Type 2 audits, GDPR and CCPA compliance, SSO, and granular permissions.
Yes. Glide is SOC 2 Type 2 certified.
Yes. Enterprise plans include SSO and record-level security (row ownership).
Visit our Trust Center for full details.
Glide offers Free, Maker, Business, and Enterprise tiers. See our pricing page.
A 30-day trial of Business features: SQL connections, unlimited apps, and advanced controls.
Personal users log in with personal domains (e.g., Gmail, .edu). Business users use any domain. Limits vary by plan.
Updates are used when data changes or syncs from external sources occur. Learn more here.
Users will see an alert. You can upgrade or enable unlimited updates.
Enterprise includes advanced scalability (10M rows, 100+ data sources), SSO, dedicated account management, and priority support.
No, but the Maker plan's unlimited personal users often fits education and nonprofit needs.
Full refunds are available within 14 days of purchase.
You can share via link or QR code.
Yes, all Glide apps are responsive and work on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Yes, you can restrict access by email, domain, or role—or make it public.
Assign roles with different permissions (viewer, editor, admin) and control data with row ownership.
Glide Solutions is a fully managed service that builds custom business applications in weeks, combining Glide's no code platform with vetted agency partners. It delivers professional, tailored software solutions that work on both mobile and desktop, with enterprise-grade security and ongoing support. Unlike off-the-shelf tools or traditional development, Glide Solutions offers rapid deployment, same-day iterations, and continuous maintenance, helping businesses like Innovative Logistics and CarboNet achieve significant operational improvements and cost savings.
Glide Solutions provides a comprehensive custom app development service that includes:
The service combines Glide's no code platform capabilities with professional agency expertise to create tailored business applications.
A typical Glide Solutions project takes about 4 weeks from start to finish, following this structured timeline:
Glide carefully selects the best agency partner for your project based on your industry, requirements, and project scope. Each project includes milestone tracking and regular check-ins with a dedicated Glide Customer Success Manager.
Yes, Glide apps are highly flexible and can be modified or expanded after launch. The platform allows for rapid iterations and same-day updates. Your agency partner can help implement changes, add new features, or scale the application as your needs evolve. Ongoing maintenance and support are provided throughout your app's lifecycle.
Glide Solutions works with companies across various industries, from startups to enterprises. It's particularly effective for businesses needing:
The Glide Experts Program is a dedicated program for freelancers and agencies who build no-code solutions for clients using Glide. The program offers revenue sharing, early product access, and exclusive resources to help Experts grow their businesses.
As a Glide Expert, you can earn a 20% revenue share from clients you refer to Glide. Community Experts receive this for 12 months, while Certified Experts enjoy an extended 24-month revenue-sharing period. Your earnings scale as your clients' apps grow.
There are two levels:
Certified Experts receive exclusive benefits including:
You can join by going to your profile > account settings > and clicking 'Join the Experts Program'. After joining, you'll need to complete your PartnerStack setup to start earning revenue share.
Revenue sharing is activated in two ways:
All revenue sharing is managed through PartnerStack, where you can track your earnings and referrals.
Glide Experts can build a wide range of professional business applications, including:
A secure, central hub that connects your customers, employees, or investors with your business data and processes. Portals provide a unified interface for accessing information, submitting requests, and managing interactions between all stakeholders. Each portal can be customized with your branding and configured with specific access controls to ensure secure, efficient information sharing.
Portal apps include user authentication, role-based access controls, document sharing, communication tools, analytics dashboards, and customizable interfaces tailored to your organization's needs.
Glide apps are built with enterprise-grade security, including encryption for data in transit and at rest, SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and granular access controls to protect sensitive information.
Yes, you can fully customize your Portal's interface, including branding elements, layout, navigation, and user experience to match your organization's requirements.
Portals built with Glide offer comprehensive user management features, allowing you to set up different access levels, manage permissions, and control what information each user type can view or modify.
A visual analytics app that transforms your data into interactive charts and metrics for better decision-making. Dashboards help teams monitor performance, identify trends, and share insights through real-time visualizations of your key business metrics. You can combine data from multiple sources and create custom views for different team members, departments, and stakeholders.
Your Dashboard can include interactive charts, real-time metrics, custom KPI displays, data filters, automatic reports, user-specific views, and export capabilities.
Your dashboard updates in real-time when connected to Glide Tables or external data sources like Google Sheets or SQL databases.
Yes, Glide's permission system lets you control dashboard access, allowing you to share specific views with team members and external stakeholders while maintaining data security.
A customizable customer relationship app that helps you manage leads, deals, and client interactions. Built for flexibility, your CRM adapts to your specific industry workflows and automates routine tasks to save time. Teams can access customer information, track deals, and manage relationships from any device, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Your CRM can include lead management, contact tracking, deal pipeline visualization, task automation, email integration, custom fields, mobile access, and performance analytics.
Yes, your Glide CRM can integrate with various business tools and data sources, including spreadsheets, databases, and third-party applications through our API.
Your Glide CRM works seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices without any extra setup–just open it on your phone and start working.
Yes, you can use Workflows to automate routine tasks and notifications for better customer management processes.
A real-time stock tracking system that helps you monitor, manage, and optimize your inventory across locations. The platform automates stock counts, generates alerts for low inventory, and provides detailed analytics about your supply chain. Mobile scanning capabilities and offline access enable teams to update inventory from anywhere, maintaining accurate stock levels at all times.
Your Inventory app can include real-time stock tracking, barcode scanning, low-stock alerts, order management, multi-location support, automated reporting, and supplier management tools.
Yes, you can automatically generate custom reports for inventory levels, sales trends, stock movement, and supply chain analytics with AI.
Yes, Glide supports barcode scanning through mobile devices for quick stock updates and inventory counts.
Apps for coordinating shipments, managing carriers, and optimizing delivery routes. They help ensure on-time deliveries, capture proof of delivery, and provide real-time communication with drivers and customers.
Route optimization, shipment tracking, carrier management, proof of delivery capture, notifications for delays, and driver communication.
Yes, you can parse carrier manifests, sync with ERP systems, and assign routes to drivers automatically.
Apps to manage vendor catalogs, purchase orders, and approvals. They help track spend against budget and vendor performance.
PO creation from forms, automated approval routing, spend tracking, and invoice-to-payment cycle management.
Yes, workflows can connect directly to ERPs or accounting software for seamless financial tracking.
Apps that centralize supplier records, monitor SLAs, and track compliance. They help you score vendors on performance and manage renewals.
Vendor scorecards, SLA tracking, contract expiration reminders, audit reports, and compliance dashboards.
Apps that streamline receiving, putaway, and supplier management. They help teams record inbound shipments, label stock, and track storage locations.
Bin scanning, receiving log reconciliation, cycle counts, pick list generation, and supplier management.
A collaborative workspace that helps teams plan, track, and deliver projects efficiently.
Kanban boards, task assignments, deadline tracking, resource allocation, team collaboration tools, file sharing, and progress reporting.
Kanban boards, calendars, and timelines to visualize work in different ways. Built-in task management and resource tracking help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
Tasks can be assigned to team members with due dates, priority levels, and automatic notifications for updates.
Yes, you can track project budgets, resource allocation, time spent, and other custom metrics.
A centralized information hub that organizes and shares company knowledge and resources effectively. Teams can easily create, categorize, and search through documentation, policies, and training materials. The platform ensures that important information is always accessible while maintaining security through granular access controls.
Searchable content libraries, categorized articles, access controls, user feedback systems, and media embedding.
Yes, you can set up role-based access controls to restrict document visibility based on user permissions.
Yes, you can add powerful search capabilities with filters for quick information access.
Yes, users can rate, comment, and provide feedback to improve content quality.
A field service management solution that streamlines job scheduling, tracking, and completion for mobile teams. Work orders can be created, assigned, and monitored in real-time, with automatic notifications keeping everyone informed of progress. Field teams can access all job details offline, capture photos and signatures, and update status from any location.
Your Work Order app can include job scheduling, technician assignment, status tracking, photo documentation, customer signatures, offline access, and real-time location tracking.
The app includes a dynamic scheduling system that considers technician availability, location, and skill requirements.
Yes, customers can receive updates and track work order progress through a dedicated portal interface.
A mobile-first platform that empowers sales teams to manage deals and customer relationships on the go. Sales representatives can access customer information, create quotes, and process orders directly from their mobile devices, even without internet connection. The app includes territory management and performance tracking to help optimize sales operations.
Your Field Sales app can include customer records, product catalogs, quote generation, order processing, route planning, offline access, and performance tracking.
Yes, the app supports offline functionality with automatic synchronization when internet connection is restored.
Sales territories can be defined geographically with custom assignment rules.
Yes, with analytics dashboards for pipeline tracking, performance metrics, and goals.
Sales teams can create quotes, process orders, and manage customer approvals directly through the mobile app.
A digital inspection app that standardizes quality control and compliance processes across your organization. Teams can perform detailed inspections using custom forms, capture photos and notes, and generate professional reports automatically. The system tracks compliance deadlines and inspection histories while ensuring consistent quality standards across all locations.
Your Inspection app can include custom forms, photo capture, automated workflows, compliance tracking, signature collection, report generation, and deadline monitoring.
The app supports various inspection types including safety audits, quality control, compliance checks, property inspections, and custom inspection protocols.
Yes, the app includes compliance tracking, alerts, and automated reporting.
In addition to our Free plan, we provide a free trial of our Business Plan, allowing you to experiment with unlimited apps, advanced features, and SQL data sources. You can start your free Business Plan trial at any time.
You can get started with Glide by watching our step-by-step YouTube tutorials. For deeper learning, explore guided courses and certifications at Glide University, or reference our Docs for specific technical details. And don't forget–our Community is always here to help!
Your team members can make their own trial accounts, or you can invite them to your Glide team by clicking the 'Invite' button in the top right of your Glide dashboard.
Glide offers different levels of support based on your plan–Glide Support, Glide Express Support, and Glide Priority Support. Additionally, all users can access our active Community forum where fellow builders and Glide Experts share knowledge and help solve problems.
With the Free plan, you get access to Community support through our forum. Our community of builders and Glide Experts regularly help answer questions and share solutions.
You can post questions in our Community forum where thousands of Glide builders, including Certified Glide Experts, share their knowledge and help solve problems. The Community is a great place to learn best practices and get inspired by other builders.