AI Apps vs Spreadsheet Apps
| Feature | Fabricate | Glide | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
AI Generation | Limited | Fabricate | |
Spreadsheet-Based | Glide | ||
Custom Logic | Limited | Fabricate | |
Mobile Apps | Responsive | Native-like | Glide |
Code Export | Fabricate | ||
Database | Sheets | Fabricate | |
Setup Speed | Fast | Very Fast | Glide |
Scalability | Limited | Fabricate |
Glide is remarkably fast at turning spreadsheets into usable mobile apps. Fabricate targets more complex product needs—custom web applications with real backends, authentication, payments, and dynamic data flows.
Data Model: Glide apps are limited by spreadsheet data models. Fabricate generates Cloudflare D1 SQL databases with proper relations, indexes, and migrations.
App Types: Glide excels at internal directory and inventory apps. Fabricate builds SaaS products, marketplaces, customer portals, and booking platforms.
Web vs Mobile: Glide focuses on mobile-first apps. Fabricate generates responsive web applications optimized for all devices.
Glide is great for simple apps from spreadsheets. Fabricate offers more power for complex applications.
“Glide got us started quickly. As we grew, we needed a proper database and custom logic. Fabricate gave us that in one generation.”
Operations Lead
Field Services Company
For custom web apps, yes. Glide is excellent for quick spreadsheet-to-app conversions.
Yes. Rebuild in Fabricate for more power and no spreadsheet limitations.
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