AppSheet, Glide, and Power Apps all turn data into working apps without traditional coding, but they anchor to different ecosystems and buyer sizes. AppSheet…
Best for: Teams already living in Google Workspace who want to turn Sheets, Salesforce, or SQL data into a governed mobile or desktop app quickly, using Gemini-powered natural-language app generation.
Best for: Individuals and small teams who want to turn an existing spreadsheet into a usable mobile-first app fast, starting on a genuinely free plan before paying anything.
Best for: Large organizations already standardized on Microsoft 365 that need enterprise-grade, Dataverse-backed apps tied into Power Automate, Power BI, and Teams under centralized governance.
At a Glance
AppSheet
Glide
Microsoft Power Apps
Primary category
No-Code
No-Code
No-Code
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
Freemium
Subscription
Starting price
$5/month per user
Free
Free (Developer Plan)
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Not documented
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Yes
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web
Not documented
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standout Differences
AI app generation from a prompt
AppSheet uses Gemini and Glide uses its Glide AI/Glide Agent to generate an initial app layout and data schema from a plain-language description, lowering the barrier to a first working app. Power Apps' documented AI capability, AI Builder, adds pre-built AI models like form processing rather than generating a full app from a prompt.
AppSheet, Glide
Glide has the only real free plan
Glide's Free plan supports one editor, unlimited draft apps, and up to 25,000 rows at no cost. AppSheet has no published free tier, and Power Apps' free Developer Plan is explicitly for learning and prototyping, not production use.
Glide, AppSheet, Microsoft Power Apps
Power Apps has the deepest enterprise data backbone
Power Apps is built around Microsoft Dataverse, a shared governed data platform that also feeds Power Automate and Power BI, plus managed environments and data loss prevention policies for IT-controlled rollouts.
Microsoft Power Apps
AppSheet is the only one with documented native offline mobile support
AppSheet explicitly advertises offline-capable mobile and desktop apps. Offline support isn't documented in the provided data for Glide or Power Apps.
AppSheet
Feature-by-Feature
AI and App Generation
Feature
AppSheet
Glide
Microsoft Power Apps
AI-generated app from a text prompt
Available
Available
Not documented
Data Connectivity
Feature
AppSheet
Glide
Microsoft Power Apps
Native no-code data backend (beyond spreadsheets)
Not documented
Available
Available
Enterprise system connectors (Salesforce, SAP, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Available
Available
Available
Pricing Structure
Feature
AppSheet
Glide
Microsoft Power Apps
Free plan available
Unavailable
Available
Available
Published starting per-user price
Available
Available
Available
Deployment and Governance
Feature
AppSheet
Glide
Microsoft Power Apps
Documented offline mobile app support
Available
Not documented
Not documented
Enterprise governance and security controls
Available
Available
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
AppSheet
Starter — $5/user/month Monthly
Core — $10/user/month Monthly
Enterprise Plus — $20/user/month Monthly
Enterprise Standard — Custom (contact sales) Custom
Glide
Free — $0 N/A
Business — $199/month Annual (20% discount vs. monthly)
Enterprise — Custom quote Annual contract
Microsoft Power Apps
Developer Plan — Free N/A
Power Apps Premium — $20/user/month Annual commitment
Relatively modest funding (about 23.75 million dollars) compared to larger no-code competitors like Bubble
Apps are built and hosted within Glide's platform, creating some platform dependency
Microsoft Power Apps
Pros
Deep integration with Microsoft 365, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse
Supports both citizen developers and professional developers on the same platform
Hundreds of pre-built connectors reduce custom integration work
AI Builder adds AI capabilities without requiring data science skills
Pay-As-You-Go option controls cost for pilots and occasional users
Cons
Removal of the cheaper Per App plan in January 2026 raised the effective entry cost for many customers
Premium connectors and Dataverse usage can add unexpected licensing costs
Requires a separate underlying Microsoft 365 license for most production users
Steeper learning curve for model-driven apps and Dataverse data modeling than pure canvas apps
Governance and environment management require dedicated IT/admin effort at scale
Use Cases
Choose AppSheet: Teams already living in Google Workspace who want to turn Sheets, Salesforce, or SQL data into a governed mobile or desktop app quickly, using Gemini-powered natural-language app generation.
Choose Glide: Individuals and small teams who want to turn an existing spreadsheet into a usable mobile-first app fast, starting on a genuinely free plan before paying anything.
Choose Microsoft Power Apps: Large organizations already standardized on Microsoft 365 that need enterprise-grade, Dataverse-backed apps tied into Power Automate, Power BI, and Teams under centralized governance.
AppSheet
Field operations apps — Build mobile apps for inspections, inventory tracking, or field service without a developer.
Internal workflow automation — Automate approvals, notifications, and data collection tied to existing spreadsheets or databases.
Glide
Internal operations apps — Operations teams build employee directories, inventory trackers, and approval workflows directly from existing spreadsheets.
Field service tools — Field teams use Glide to build mobile checklists and data-collection apps that sync back to a central spreadsheet or database in real time.
Rapid AI-generated prototypes — Non-technical founders and teams use Glide AI to generate a working app prototype from a plain-language description before refining it manually.
Microsoft Power Apps
Departmental process automation — Business users build custom apps to digitize processes like inspections, approvals, or inventory tracking without a full development team.
Line-of-business application development — IT teams build governed, enterprise-grade apps connected to Dataverse and internal systems for company-wide use.
External-facing portals — Organizations use Power Pages to build customer or partner-facing websites tied to the same backend data as internal apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of AppSheet, Glide, and Power Apps has a free plan?
Glide has a genuine free plan covering one editor and up to 25,000 rows. Power Apps has a free Developer Plan, but it is for learning and prototyping only, not production apps. AppSheet has no published free tier.
Can I build an app directly from a spreadsheet with all three?
AppSheet and Glide are both designed to turn a spreadsheet like Google Sheets or Excel directly into an app. Power Apps can connect to Excel as one of its hundreds of data connectors, but Microsoft positions its own Dataverse as the recommended backend for serious apps.
Which tool integrates best with Microsoft 365?
Power Apps, since it is a Microsoft product built around Dataverse and designed to work with Teams, Power Automate, and Power BI, plus it requires an underlying Microsoft 365 license for most production users.
Which tool integrates best with Google Workspace?
AppSheet, since it was acquired by Google in 2020 and now operates as part of Google Cloud and Google Workspace.
Do any of these platforms generate an app from a plain-language description?
Yes. AppSheet uses Gemini and Glide uses its Glide AI/Glide Agent to generate an initial app layout and data schema from a written description. The provided data does not document an equivalent full-app generator for Power Apps.
How does pricing compare at a glance?
AppSheet starts around $5/user/month (Starter), Glide is free to start with its Business plan at $199/month covering 30 users, and Power Apps Premium is $20/user/month or roughly $10/active user/app/month on its Pay-As-You-Go plan.