Glide vs Softr
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. Softr focuses on building web apps and portals 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.
Softr
Build client portals, internal tools, and more from Airtable
Building web apps and portals from Airtable. Target audience: teams building internal tools and client 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)
Softr
Strengths
- + User authentication and member portals
- + Conditional visibility based on logged-in user
- + Strong Airtable integration with write-back
- + App-like layouts with navigation and pages
Weaknesses
- - Expensive starting at $49/mo
- - Limited to Airtable and Google Sheets as data sources
- - Not designed for embedding into existing websites
- - Can be slow with large datasets
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 Softr if you need...
- Teams building client portals with user logins
- Internal tools that need write-back to Airtable
- Membership sites with gated content
- Teams already invested in the Airtable ecosystem
A third option: Shareables
If neither Glide nor Softr 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 | Softr | Shareables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $25/mo | $49/mo | $6/mo |
| Model | per-app | per-app | per-widget |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. Glide is best for mobile-first internal tools from spreadsheets. Softr is best for teams building client portals with user logins. 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 Softr meets your embedding or multi-source needs.