Glide

Glide is a good no-code choice for fast event operations apps: staff directories, checklists, exhibitor lists, volunteer portals, vendor trackers, and internal dashboards. It is not a dedicated conference app platform, so complex attendee engagement or native app requirements need careful validation.

Free plan; Business starts at $199/month billed yearly with 30 users included
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded 2018 on company profiles
Headquarters San Francisco, California, United States
Company Size Not consistently disclosed in public search results; validate current profile during procurement
Funding Privately held; public funding details are not needed for basic evaluation
Pricing Model Subscription pricing by plan, included users, updates, rows, data sources, and add-ons
Free Trial Business plan advertises a 14-day free trial
Contract Monthly or annual subscription; enterprise contracts available
Attendee Capacity Pricing is user/update/row based rather than attendee-event based
Mobile App Creates mobile-friendly web apps and internal tools; confirm native app store needs separately
Offline Capability No
Data & Compliance Not clearly summarized on public pricing pages; request security and data processing terms
Expertise Level Beginner
Event Types
Internal EventsStaff OperationsVolunteer CoordinationAttendee DirectoriesSimple Event AppsInternal Portals
Key Integrations
Google Sheets (Native) Airtable (Native) Excel (Native) Glide API (API) Call API (API)
Support Channels
Community support on FreeGlide Express Support on BusinessEnterprise support
Best For
  • + Event teams building simple internal tools without engineering support
  • + Volunteer, vendor, sponsor, or staff portals backed by spreadsheets or databases
  • + Teams that need a fast mobile-friendly web app for operational workflows
  • + Organizations comfortable with no-code constraints and per-user/update pricing
Not For
  • Public conferences needing native app store distribution, offline mode, gamification, or session scanning
  • High-scale attendee apps where per-user pricing becomes expensive
  • Complex custom business logic that needs full-code ownership
  • Teams that need a free published app with broad sharing
Key Capabilities
Build no-code apps from spreadsheets, Airtable, Excel, and other business data
Create mobile-friendly portals, dashboards, directories, forms, and workflows
Use components, workflows, API calls, and Glide API on paid plans
Control users, rows, updates, and data sources by plan
Launch operational tools faster than a custom-coded app
Honest Limitations

Not Event-App Native

Glide apps can support event operations, but they do not replace dedicated attendee app platforms.

Pricing Scales With Users

The Business plan includes 30 users, with additional user charges that matter for large audiences.

Plan Limits

Rows, updates, data sources, workflows, and API features vary by plan.

Offline Unclear

Do not assume reliable offline onsite behavior without testing the exact app and workflow.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Free Free Unlimited drafts, 1 editor, up to 25k rows, 40+ components, and community support
Business Starting at $199/month billed yearly Unlimited apps, 30 users included, 5,000 updates, up to 100k rows, workflows, API features, and Glide Express Support
Enterprise Custom Advanced scale, governance, and support requirements

Cost at Common Event Sizes

30
attendees
Included on Business user allowance
Works best for internal teams and staff groups
500
attendees
Additional user pricing likely becomes material
Dedicated event app may be better for public attendees
5000
attendees
Enterprise or different platform likely
Validate scale, authentication, and app requirements

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Additional users beyond included plan limits
  • ! Extra updates or row requirements
  • ! Data source limitations and integration work
  • ! No-code consultant or internal builder time
  • ! Separate dedicated event app if attendee needs outgrow Glide

Glide can be very useful for event operations teams that need a working app quickly: staff directories, task lists, sponsor trackers, volunteer portals, and simple dashboards. It turns structured data into a mobile-friendly tool without a custom build.

Use it carefully for attendee-facing apps. Pricing, publishing, offline behavior, and native app expectations can become the real constraints.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Can our intended app be published and shared on the selected plan?
  2. 2
    How will pricing scale with our expected staff, volunteer, exhibitor, or attendee users?
  3. 3
    Which data sources, row counts, updates, workflows, and API calls are required?
  4. 4
    What offline behavior, authentication, and permission controls are available?
  5. 5
    What data processing, hosting, security, and export terms apply?
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