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At a Glance
Buildfire
Buildfire
Star Rating
(197)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Glide
Glide
Star Rating
(777)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Glide excels in user experience, particularly for those familiar with spreadsheets. Users appreciate how easy it is to create an app directly from an Excel sheet, making updates intuitive and seamless, which enhances overall productivity.
  • Users say that Buildfire stands out for its robust feature integration, allowing for the creation of cross-platform apps for both iOS and Android. Reviewers highlight the platform's ease of use and the ability to implement various features without extensive technical knowledge.
  • According to verified reviews, Glide has a significant advantage in market presence, with a higher volume of recent reviews indicating a growing user base. This suggests that Glide is actively meeting the needs of its users, as reflected in the 33 recent reviews compared to Buildfire's lack of recent activity.
  • Reviewers mention that Buildfire offers exceptional support, with many users praising the quality of assistance they receive. This is particularly beneficial for small businesses that may require more guidance during the app development process.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have similar star ratings, Glide's overall satisfaction is bolstered by its ease of use and quick setup, making it a preferred choice for users looking for a straightforward app-building experience.
  • Users note that Buildfire provides a high level of customization, particularly in branding and app templates, which is a significant advantage for businesses wanting to maintain a unique identity in their applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buildfire
No pricing available
Glide
Free
Free
Per Month
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Free Trial
Buildfire
No trial information available
Glide
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
140
8.7
629
Ease of Use
9.4
141
9.1
634
Ease of Setup
9.1
85
9.0
521
Ease of Admin
9.3
82
9.0
467
Quality of Support
9.5
140
8.5
536
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
84
9.0
441
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
121
9.4
611
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workplace Innovation PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.3
106
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
101
Not enough data
8.1
100
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
8.5
100
Not enough data
8.1
101
Not enough data
8.5
99
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
101
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
8.7
101
Development
Not enough data
8.2
101
Not enough data
7.6
99
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
7.6
99
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
28
7.9
143
Functionality
7.8
27
8.1
140
8.7
26
8.2
139
9.0
27
7.8
132
8.5
26
7.8
136
Data Control
8.6
18
8.1
133
8.6
18
8.4
133
8.8
20
8.2
130
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.3
31
Not enough data
7.5
31
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
19
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Low-Code Mobile App BuilderHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editor - Low-Code Mobile App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment - Low-Code Mobile App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
No-Code Development PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
9.3
5
8.2
521
User Interface Design
9.3
5
9.0
410
9.0
5
7.9
444
9.7
5
7.8
433
9.3
5
8.4
447
Data Control
Not enough data
8.3
439
Not enough data
8.4
479
Not enough data
8.2
446
Publishing
9.0
5
9.0
470
9.7
5
8.8
468
Not enough data
8.5
408
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
61
Not enough data
7.7
61
Not enough data
7.2
59
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buildfire
Buildfire
Glide
Glide
Buildfire and Glide are categorized as Drag and Drop App Builder and No-Code Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buildfire
Buildfire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
Glide
Glide
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Buildfire
Buildfire
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Internet
4.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
72.1%
Glide
Glide
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Computer Software
7.4%
Education Management
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.1%
Other
70.2%
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Buildfire
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Glide
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Discussions
Buildfire
Buildfire Discussions
The price is great, the support is not responding slowly?
1 Comment
Yasir A.
YA
School education has started listing schools without playgrounds.Read more
How much does BuildFire cost?
1 Comment
Adirondack D.
AD
The basic level of services is fairly inexpensive but custom work generally runs about $5K per week of development needed.Read more
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Glide
Glide Discussions
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