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Glide builds apps on spreadsheets. Jet builds them on your real database.

Glide builds mobile-friendly apps on Google Sheets and its own tables. Jet Admin runs on your real production database, generates the app with AI and lets you own the code — with enterprise governance on top.

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Why Jet

Why teams choose Jet Admin

Build with your existing tools and data

Your client portal software runs on the Postgres, MySQL or Mongo you already use — no migration, no second copy of the data.

A database your whole team can use

Browse, filter and edit the data behind your apps in a spreadsheet-style workspace, with two-way sync back to the source.

Visual workflows you can follow

See your app logic as visual workflows your team can follow, with branches, AI steps, Slack and email actions.

Safely share with your whole team

Set clear roles and access rules across apps, forms and data so each team member can access the tools and records they need.

Feature by feature

CAPABILITY

Jet

Glide

Built for internal tools & ops

White-label & custom domains

Two-way sync & write-back

45+ data & app integrations

Auto-generated REST & GraphQL APIs

Generate a full app from a prompt

Granular role-based access

SSO / SAML & SCIM

AI Agents

Full support

Partial / limited

Not available

The verdict

So, which should you choose?

Choose the platform that fits your data sources, workflows and access requirements. Jet Admin lets your team build business apps and internal tools on existing data, with visual workflows and access controls. Use the comparison to evaluate the fit for your team.

Glide

may be better when…

Glide builds apps on spreadsheets. Jet builds them on your real database.

Jet Admin is best when…

Your team needs to understand and maintain the app without engineers

You want to see your app logic visually — not hidden in code

You need a database your whole team can browse and work with directly

You want built-in permissions and no per-seat pricing

Import Your App

Already built it in

Glide

?

Bring it into Jet.

Moving an existing app? Connect your data and rebuild the workflows you need in Jet Admin. If you have exportable React source code, contact our team to check import compatibility. Migration options depend on your current platform.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Glide and Jet Admin?

Is Jet Admin a good alternative to Glide?

Yes — if you want apps that run on your existing database with enterprise governance built in. Jet runs on your real database with SQL. Glide builds on Sheets and its own tables.

What does Jet Admin offer that Glide doesn't?

In our feature comparison, Glide doesn't offer: Build on your existing database; Edit & own the generated code; Audit logs; Self-hosting & on-premise. Jet Admin includes all of these on every plan.

When is Glide the better choice?

Simple internal or field apps backed by spreadsheets, where production-grade data and governance aren’t required.

Can I migrate from Glide to Jet Admin?

Yes. Point Jet Admin at the database or APIs your tools already run on and regenerate the interface — there's no data migration, because Jet builds on your data where it lives. Most teams rebuild their first tool in an afternoon.

How is Jet Admin priced compared to Glide?

Jet Admin is free to start and doesn't charge per editor seat — pricing scales with apps and usage, so your whole team can build and use tools without per-user fees.

Does Jet Admin work with my existing data sources?

Yes — Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, BigQuery, Google Sheets, Airtable, REST APIs and 45+ more, with two-way sync and no data copies.

Glide builds apps on spreadsheets. Jet builds them on your real database.