Glide vs Pory
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Glide focuses on building mobile and web apps from google sheets and airtable. Pory focuses on building web apps and directories from airtable. For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a third option starting at $6/mo.
Overview
Glide
Build custom apps from spreadsheets
Building mobile and web apps from Google Sheets and Airtable. Target audience: teams building internal tools and customer-facing apps from spreadsheets.
Pory
Create websites and web apps from Airtable
Building web apps and directories from Airtable. Target audience: airtable users building directories, marketplaces, and portals.
Strengths and weaknesses
Glide
Strengths
- + Beautiful mobile-first app experiences
- + Google Sheets and Airtable integration
- + User authentication and roles
- + Actions and computed columns
Weaknesses
- - Not designed for embedding on websites
- - Per-app pricing gets expensive
- - Row limits on lower plans
- - Mobile-focused (web experience is secondary)
Pory
Strengths
- + Strong directory and marketplace templates
- + Search, filter, and sort built into listings
- + Member profiles and user submissions
- + Multi-page sites with navigation
Weaknesses
- - Primarily Airtable-focused (Google Sheets support is limited)
- - More expensive than simpler alternatives
- - Setup takes longer than lightweight widget tools
- - Not designed for embedding into existing sites
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 Pory if you need...
- Building directories, marketplaces, or listing sites from Airtable
- Resource libraries with search and filtering
- Community sites with member profiles
A third option: Shareables
If neither Glide nor Pory is the right fit, Shareables offers a different approach. No-code platform that turns Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, and 10+ other data sources into embeddable website widgets and standalone sites. Set up in under 5 minutes with no coding required.
Why consider Shareables?
Starting at $6/mo · Free tier available
Pricing comparison
| Glide | Pory | Shareables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $25/mo | $25/mo | $6/mo |
| Model | per-app | per-site | per-widget |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. Glide is best for mobile-first internal tools from spreadsheets. Pory is best for building directories, marketplaces, or listing sites from airtable. For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a strong third option starting at $6/mo.
If you need embeddable data widgets from spreadsheets and databases, Shareables supports 10+ data sources, offers 20+ widget templates, and starts at $6/mo. It is a good fit if neither Glide nor Pory meets your embedding or multi-source needs.