The Best Glide Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Glide builds mobile-first apps from spreadsheets, starting at $25/mo. Shareables creates embeddable web widgets from 10+ data sources at $6/mo. Choose Glide for mobile apps; choose Shareables for embeddable website widgets.
Why people look for Glide alternatives
- 1Need embeddable widgets, not standalone apps
- 2Want more data source options (10+)
- 3Need public display without user login
- 4Looking for cheaper pricing ($6/mo vs $25/mo)
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a Glide alternative? If you need embeddable widgets on your website rather than a standalone mobile app, Shareables is cheaper and more flexible.
Shareables embeds on any website; Glide builds standalone apps
Shareables supports 10+ data sources; Glide supports 3
Shareables is $6/mo; Glide starts at $25/mo
Glide excels at mobile apps; Shareables excels at web widgets
Detailed comparison
Output
Glide creates standalone mobile and web apps. Users access them via a URL or install as a PWA. Not designed for embedding.
Shareables creates embeddable widgets. Drop a code snippet into your website and the widget renders natively on your page.
Bottom line: Glide for standalone apps. Shareables for website-embedded widgets.
Shareables vs Glide at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Glide |
|---|---|---|
| App building | Makes embeddable widgets | Full apps |
| Mobile experience | Web-focused | Specializes in mobile |
| Data source support | 10+ | Sheets, Airtable, Excel |
| Embeddability | Embeds anywhere | Standalone apps |
| Pricing value | $25/mo vs $6/mo | $25/mo vs $6/mo |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | Glide | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Limited rows and features) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $25/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $99/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $249/mo |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-app |
Who should choose what?
Choose Glide if you need...
- Mobile-first internal tools from spreadsheets
- Simple customer-facing apps with login
- Teams wanting app-like experiences from Sheets/Airtable
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
Switching from Glide
Connect the same Google Sheet or Airtable base to Shareables. No data migration needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Glide builds standalone apps. For embeddable data widgets, Shareables is designed for this with native embed codes.