Glide vs Xano
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 #11) for Operators and founders building apps without engineers. The fastest and easiest way to build beautiful apps from data.
At a glance
| Glide | Xano | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders | #11 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Apps from spreadsheets | No-code backend |
| Pricing | $$ ($49 to $249/mo) | $$$ ($99 to $225+/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Santa Monica, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2014 |
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
Xano
A powerful, scalable no-code backend to power any front-end.
www.xano.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.