Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 GlideOS | 25 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 Dify | 590 USD/yr | yes | Website & app builders |
 DataRobot | not listed | ? | Website & app builders |
 Pipedream | 99 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 Taskade | 10 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 Softr | not listed | yes | Website & app builders |
 Base44 | 16 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 Bubble | 29 USD/mo | yes | Website & app builders |
 JetBrains Air | 100 EUR/yr | ? | Website & app builders |
Each alternative in short
1. Dify
Visual platform for building, testing and deploying AI agents, workflows and RAG pipelines, for teams going from prototype to production.
Yes, there is a free plan. Community Edition is free to self-host with Docker (source-available). The cloud plans listed on the pricing page start with paid tiers; a sandbox tier is referenced in the pricing text but its details are not fully shown.
2. DataRobot
Enterprise platform to build, run and govern AI agents and predictive models at scale, for large organizations.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
3. Pipedream
Managed integration layer that lets AI agents and apps call 10,000+ prebuilt tools and 3,000+ APIs with per-user auth handled for them.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: full access to build and test in development, all features, 3,000+ connectors, unlimited team members, community support. Production use requires Startup.
4. Taskade
Turns business processes into live apps, AI agents and automated workflows, for teams building CRMs, dashboards and client portals.
Yes, there is a free plan. A free plan is available with sign-up; the specific free allowance is not stated in the provided text.
5. Softr
No-code AI app builder for secure client portals, internal tools and dashboards, with built-in database, workflows and integrations.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan available to start building ("Start building today. It's free!"); specific limits not stated in the text.
6. Base44
No-code AI platform that turns plain-language ideas into working apps, websites and AI agents, with backend and hosting included.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan with no credit card needed, including monthly credits, all core features, built-in integrations, authentication system and database functionality. Unlimited number of apps is listed on the paid plans.
7. Bubble
No-code platform for building web and mobile apps, with AI prompting and visual editing, for founders, agencies and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Build any app for free in the development version; upgrading to Starter is needed to launch a live website and custom domain.
8. JetBrains Air
One system for building software with agents, working with Claude, Codex, Junie, Copilot and other ACP-compatible agents, for developers and teams.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to GlideOS?
The most popular option in the same category is Dify. See the comparison table above.