Can I open-source Glide?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. NocoDB (64k stars), Appsmith (37k stars), ToolJet (36k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Glide — self-host in one command and stop paying $25/mo.
They pay because building one app is easier than becoming the developer for every future app change.
xvisual builder
xtemplates
xdata sync
xpermissions
xmobile-like UI
xpublishing
xintegrations
These projects already replace it, free.
BBudibaseInternal apps, forms, automations, and portals in one box; much closer to Knack than its developer branding suggests.open source↗NNocoBaseA database-backed app builder with pages, forms, roles, workflows, and enough plugins to become your next maintenance hobby.open source↗NNocoDBTurns any database into a smart spreadsheet with grid, kanban, and form viewsopen source↗What each one is, in full: Budibase · NocoDB
all 5 open-source alternatives to Glide →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Glide pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| glideos free | $0/workspace | — | 1 project; 1 app; 100 MB storage; 2 team members; credit allowance described only as limited |
| glideos solo | $25/workspace | — | 5 projects; unlimited apps; 25 GB storage; 2 team members; starts at 100 credits |
| glideos team | $125/workspace | — | 20 projects; unlimited apps; 100 GB storage; 5 members; starts at 500 credits + 50 per extra member |
| glideos enterprise | custom | — | Custom projects, members, storage, credits, support and security |
free tierGlideOS: 1 project, 1 app, 100 MB storage and 2 team members; the official page calls the credit allowance 'limited' without a numeric cap
billingmonthly only on the current GlideOS page; no annual price shown
hidden costsGlideOS credits are a separate consumption meter and higher usage may require add-ons; the current GlideOS subscription is not the same product as Glide Classic, which can require a separate legacy subscription
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Glide?
Yes. Budibase replaces Glide today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Glide cost?
Glide costs about $25/month (GlideOS Solo, checked 2026-08-14), which is $300 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Glide?
Honestly: visual builder; templates; data sync; permissions; mobile-like UI; publishing; integrations. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Glide?
Yes: Budibase (Internal apps, forms, automations, and portals in one box; much closer to Knack than its developer branding suggests.) NocoBase (A database-backed app builder with pages, forms, roles, workflows, and enough plugins to become your next maintenance hobby.) NocoDB (Turns any database into a smart spreadsheet with grid, kanban, and form views) All 5 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/glide/alternatives.