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Glide vs Gravity Forms

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Glide

No-Code

AI software development platform for building internal business apps from a spreadsheet, a prompt…

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravity Forms logo

Gravity Forms

Surveys

The most trusted WordPress forms plugin

From
$59/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Glide has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Glide free plan is capped at 1 project and limited AI credits; Gravity Forms basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glide and Gravity Forms actually diverge.

Attributes where Glide and Gravity Forms differ
AttributeGlideGravity Forms
Starting priceFree$59/year
Free tierYesNo
CategoryNo-CodeSurveys

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Glide

  • Building business apps from spreadsheets without codingnot Gravity Forms
  • Generating inventory management systems from datanot Gravity Forms
  • Creating logistics and procurement applicationsnot Gravity Forms
  • Generating business dashboards without engineersnot Gravity Forms

Gravity Forms

  • WordPress form building and lead capturenot Glide
  • E-commerce payment form processingnot Glide
  • Multi-site form managementnot Glide

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Glide

  • Free plan is capped at 1 project and limited AI credits
  • Team plan starts at a 5 member minimum, priced from $125 per month, with only 50 credits included per member

Gravity Forms

  • Basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year
  • Pro license is capped at 3 sites; using it on more requires the Elite tier at $259/year renewal
  • Marketing integrations like HubSpot and Mailchimp are Basic-tier only, while payment and workflow add-ons (Stripe, Zapier, Trello) require Pro or above

Pricing, plan by plan

Glide

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Limited credits
    • Up to 2 team members
  • Solo$25/month
    • 5 projects
    • Database included
    • 100 credits minimum
  • Team$125/month
    • 20 projects
    • 5 team members minimum
    • 50 credits per member
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom project limits
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom connectors

Gravity Forms

$59/year
  • Basic$59/year
    • 1 site license
    • 20+ integrations including HubSpot, Mailchimp, Active Campaign
  • Pro$159/year
    • 3 site licenses
    • Payment processing with Stripe, Square, PayPal
    • 15+ Pro-level add-ons
  • Elite$259/year
    • Unlimited site licenses
    • All add-ons included
    • Advanced features: User Registration, Conversational Forms, Signature, Survey

Which should you pick?

Choose Glide if

  • You want to start without paying.
Glide review

Choose Gravity Forms if

Nothing in the data separates Gravity Forms from Glide on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Gravity Forms review

Questions people ask

Is Glide or Gravity Forms better?
Neither clearly leads. Glide starts at Free and Gravity Forms at $59/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glide or Gravity Forms?
Glide has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Glide and $59/year for Gravity Forms.
Does Glide or Gravity Forms run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Glide for free?
Yes. Glide has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gravity Forms starts at $59/year.
What is Glide best used for?
Glide is most often used for building business apps from spreadsheets without coding, generating inventory management systems from data, creating logistics and procurement applications, generating business dashboards without engineers. Of those, building business apps from spreadsheets without coding and generating inventory management systems from data are not what Gravity Forms is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Glide: How much does Glide cost?

Glide Free plan is $0 per month. Solo plan is $25 per month with 5 projects and database. Team plan is $125 per month for up to 20 projects and 5 team members. Enterprise plan requires custom pricing.

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Gravity Forms: What is the cheapest Gravity Forms plan?

The Basic plan is $59/year and includes 1 site license with 20+ integrations. The Elite plan at $259/year offers unlimited sites and all add-ons.

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Glide: Is there a free version of Glide?

Yes, Glide offers a free plan with 1 project, limited credits, and support for up to 2 team members.

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Gravity Forms: Can I process payments with Gravity Forms?

Yes. Payment processing with Stripe, Square, and PayPal is included in the Pro ($159/year) and Elite ($259/year) plans, but not in the Basic plan.

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Glide: What does the Team plan include?

The Team plan at $125 per month includes 20 projects, 5 team members minimum, 50 credits per member, team dashboard, team member-only sign-in, and 100 GB storage.

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Gravity Forms: How many sites can I use Gravity Forms on?

The Basic plan covers 1 site, Pro covers 3 sites, and Elite covers unlimited sites. All pricing is annual subscription.

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Glide: What payment processing fees does Glide charge?

Glide charges a flat 2.6% payment processing rate across all plans, with free same-day payouts Monday through Thursday and instant payouts available at 1.8% fee.

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