Glide vs Retool
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders. Last verified June 3, 2026.
The short answer
Glide ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #7) for Operators and founders building apps without engineers. The fastest and easiest way to build beautiful apps from data.
At a glance
| Glide | Retool | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders | #7 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8 |
| Best for | Apps from spreadsheets | Custom internal tools |
| Pricing | $$ ($49 to $249/mo) | $$ ($10 to $50/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2017 |
Glide
The fastest and easiest way to build beautiful apps from data.
www.glideapps.comSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders
Retool
The fastest way to build powerful internal tools and admin panels.
retool.comSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.