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Glide vs Mendix

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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
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Mendix

No-Code

Siemens-owned low-code platform priced by app count, with cloud infrastructure billed separately

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Glide free plan is capped at 1 project and limited AI credits; Mendix the platform fee explicitly excludes compute and infrastructure costs, so the real all-in bill is the subscription plus a separate, less predictable cloud hosting charge.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glide and Mendix actually diverge.

Attributes where Glide and Mendix differ
AttributeGlideMendix
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer application tier (One App vs Unlimited Apps), cloud infrastructure billed separately
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Glide

Nothing recorded that Mendix does not also cover.

Only in Mendix

  • Visual app and process modelling
  • Free tier
  • Multi-cloud deployment
  • AI-assisted development
  • Native mobile builder
  • Marketplace connectors

What people use each for

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

Glide

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

Mendix

  • A Siemens industrial software customer extending into application development on a platform already inside its vendor ecosystemnot Glide
  • A company building exactly one production app that wants the lower One App tier rather than paying for unlimited apps it does not neednot Glide
  • An enterprise standardising on Mendix across many departments where the Unlimited Apps tier amortises wellnot Glide
  • A team wanting to evaluate low-code at zero cost before committing to a paid production tiernot 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

Mendix

  • The platform fee explicitly excludes compute and infrastructure costs, so the real all-in bill is the subscription plus a separate, less predictable cloud hosting charge.
  • The jump from a free or One App tier to Unlimited Apps is a large discrete price step (roughly 918 to 2,295 euros a month at published starting rates), not a gradual scale-up, which punishes a team that grows from one app to two.
  • Being a Siemens business unit means Mendix roadmap priorities can be shaped by Siemens' broader industrial software strategy rather than purely by low-code market demand.
  • Deployment flexibility across Mendix Cloud, Azure, Kubernetes and SAP BTP is a strength on paper but means the actual infrastructure cost and complexity vary significantly by choice, complicating like-for-like vendor comparisons.
  • Premium-tier features and enterprise governance capabilities are quote-only, so a buyer cannot fully compare Mendix's top tier against OutSystems or Appian without entering a sales process.

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

Mendix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited users on one deployment environment
    • No commitment or credit card required
    • Suitable for evaluation and small-scale use
  • Standard, One App$undefined/month
    • Licenses a single application in production
    • Cloud deployment and standard support options
    • Compute and infrastructure costs billed separately
  • Standard, Unlimited Apps$undefined/month
    • Licenses unlimited applications under one subscription
    • Per-user cost declines as user volume grows
    • Discounted external (B2B/B2C) user rates available
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Custom quote
    • Enterprise-grade governance and 24/7 support
    • Advanced deployment and compliance options

Which should you pick?

Choose Glide if

  • You want to start without paying.
Glide review

Choose Mendix if

  • You need visual app and process modelling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want free tier.
Mendix review

Questions people ask

Is Glide or Mendix better?
Neither clearly leads. Glide starts at Free and Mendix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glide or Mendix?
Glide starts at Free and Mendix at Free.
Does Glide or Mendix run on more platforms?
Glide runs on Web. Mendix runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Glide for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Mendix is typically brought in for.
What can Glide do that Mendix cannot?
Mendix covers Visual app and process modelling, Free tier, Multi-cloud deployment, AI-assisted development.

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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Mendix: What is the difference between One App and Unlimited Apps?

One App licenses a single application in production; Unlimited Apps covers any number of apps under one subscription, at a materially higher starting price.

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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Mendix: Does the licence include hosting?

No. Mendix states explicitly that compute and infrastructure resources are billed separately from the platform licence, regardless of deployment target.

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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Mendix: Who owns Mendix?

Siemens, which acquired Mendix in 2018 and runs it as part of its industrial software portfolio.

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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