Compare Glide and Retool 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free
Glide
Star Rating
(802)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansRetool
Star Rating
(351)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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 ease of use, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface that allows for quick app development. One user mentioned, "I appreciate Glide for its ease of use and speed of development, making it simple to turn ideas into actual apps."
- Users say that Retool shines in streamlining backend processes, particularly for managing product data. A recent review noted, "I like Retool because it streamlines the way we prepare and upload products for our online store," showcasing its effectiveness in reducing errors and improving efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Glide's customizable format and integration capabilities make it a strong choice for small businesses. Users appreciate how it helps automate operational details, with one stating, "Easy to navigate, easy to add features, good integration and the AI support makes it easy to use."
- According to verified reviews, Retool users find it highly effective for complex app development, with a focus on backend functionality. One user shared, "This feature has been implemented perfectly for the work we do. I use this over 10 times a day and never have any issues," indicating its reliability for frequent use.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Glide has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user-friendly design. With a G2 Score of 71.15, users feel more positively about their experience compared to Retool's score of 55.18, which suggests room for improvement in user satisfaction.
- Users report that while both platforms offer free entry-level pricing, Glide's recent user feedback indicates a more favorable experience in terms of setup and administration, with one user stating, "everything structured and easy to use," which contributes to a smoother onboarding process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Glide
Free
Free
Per Month
Learn how to create your first app.
- 1 published app
- 10 personal users
- No updates needed
Retool
Free
Free
For developers and small teams
- Unlimited web and mobile apps 1GB of workflow data
- 5GB of data storage
- Connect to any API or data source
Free Trial
Glide
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
639
8.6
273
Ease of Use
9.1
644
8.6
275
Ease of Setup
9.0
531
8.5
213
Ease of Admin
9.1
472
8.6
150
Quality of Support
8.5
544
8.4
207
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
445
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
621
9.3
252
Features by Category
Administration
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
102
Not enough data
8.5
99
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
101
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
8.7
101
Not enough data
Development
8.2
101
Not enough data
7.6
99
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
7.6
99
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.4
46
Forms
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
45
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
6.6
44
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.1
141
8.4
76
8.2
139
8.6
74
7.8
132
8.0
72
7.8
136
7.5
70
Data Control
8.1
134
8.5
70
8.4
133
8.4
72
8.2
130
8.4
69
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
7.4
31
8.0
5
7.3
31
8.0
5
7.5
31
7.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.9
103
Not enough data
7.2
99
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
8.3
102
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
8.3
139
Not enough data
7.8
130
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
8.0
135
Data Control
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.2
129
Publishing
Not enough data
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.2
132
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
User Interface Design
9.0
418
Not enough data
7.9
447
Not enough data
7.8
433
Not enough data
8.4
449
Not enough data
Data Control
8.3
442
Not enough data
8.4
480
Not enough data
8.2
446
Not enough data
Publishing
9.0
472
Not enough data
8.8
468
Not enough data
8.5
410
Not enough data
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
7.5
61
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.2
59
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Glide and Retool are categorized as Drag and Drop App Builder
Unique Categories
Glide is categorized as No-Code Development Platforms and Workplace Innovation Platforms
Retool is categorized as Application Development Platforms, Low-Code Development Platforms, Digital Process Automation (DPA), and AI App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Glide
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Computer Software
7.3%
Education Management
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.1%
Other
70.4%
Computer Software
20.8%
Financial Services
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Retail
4.1%
Other
50.4%
Discussions
Glide has no discussions with answers
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 Comment
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 Comment
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more
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