By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Adalo |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile apps | Adalo builds native mobile apps | Adalo builds native mobile apps |
| Embeddability | Adalo builds standalone apps | Adalo builds standalone apps |
| Ease of use | Faster to set up | Both are no-code |
| Data source support | 10+ | Its own DB + Airtable |
| Pricing value | $45/mo vs $6/mo | $45/mo vs $6/mo |
Detailed comparison
Platform
Adalo
Adalo builds native iOS and Android apps that publish to the App Store and Google Play.
Shareables
Shareables creates web-based widgets that embed on any website.
Bottom line: Different platforms entirely. Adalo = mobile apps. Shareables = web widgets.
Pricing
| Shareables | Adalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Limited features, Adalo branding) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $45/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $65/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $250/mo |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-app |
Pricing verified April 15, 2026
Strengths and weaknesses
Adalo
Strengths
- + Builds native iOS and Android apps
- + Visual drag-and-drop editor
- + User authentication built in
- + Push notifications
Weaknesses
- - Expensive starting at $45/mo
- - Mobile-focused, not for web widgets
- - Cannot embed on external websites
- - Performance issues reported
Shareables
Strengths
- + Supports 10+ data sources (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, Trello, and more)
- + Embeddable widgets that work on any website or page builder
- + 20+ widget templates (blog, products, events, FAQ, testimonials, charts, and more)
- + Quick setup, under 5 minutes from data to live widget
Weaknesses
- - No user authentication or login portals
- - No form submissions or data write-back
- - Newer platform, smaller community compared to established players
- - Limited to displaying and presenting data (read-only)
Who should choose what?
Choose Adalo if you need...
- Building mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Non-technical founders wanting a mobile app
- Apps that need push notifications
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
What customers say
“This is a game-changer for our agency in terms of enhancing our clients' experience without complicating our backend support, as the clients can simply update spreadsheet information in real time. Once it's set up and optimized, it's pretty much plug and play. If you want dynamic content displayed in a very digestible, beautifully presented format, Shareables will be a great tool for you. Ryan also provides very fast support to solve all my questions.”
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Byron
Aranka Media
“For product showcases and micro-directories, Shareables feels like a perfect starter replacement for Softr, Glide, and CommonNinja — especially when embeds and flexibility matter. Setup was fast. I connected my data, picked a layout, and published in minutes. Embeds worked exactly how I needed. Audio players, videos, and custom elements felt native inside the listings, not bolted on. Simple tool. Fast results. Exactly what I needed.”
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Prashant
Mahakatha
“Shareables is exactly what I was looking for to quickly build and share curated directories. The interface is incredibly clean, and the setup process is fast and intuitive. I looked into heavier directory tools like Brilliant Directories and also considered building custom frontends connected to Airtable. Those solutions felt too bulky, expensive, and time-consuming. Shareables strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality.”
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Noah Reed
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Adalo builds mobile apps for iOS/Android. Shareables creates embeddable web widgets for websites. Different products for different needs.