Bubble
Coding & App BuildingA powerful no-code platform for building real web and mobile apps.
Bubble lets you build a fully working app by dragging and dropping instead of writing code, with a real database and login system built in.
Visit BubbleWhat can Bubble do?
Build an app visually, without writing code: Design your app's screens and set up its logic by dragging, dropping, and connecting workflow steps instead of typing code.
Comes with a built-in database: Store and organize your app's data directly inside Bubble, with support for the kind of relational structure a proper backend would normally need.
Thousands of ready-made plugins: Add things like payments, maps, and email through Bubble's plugin marketplace instead of building the integration yourself.
Build real native mobile apps: Bubble can turn your app into an actual native iOS or Android app that you can submit to the App Store and Google Play, not just a wrapped version of your website.
Quick Facts
Free Plan?
Yes, limited features
Pricing
From $59/month
Launched
2012
Headquarters
New York, USA
Pros
Extremely powerful and flexible: Bubble can handle much more complex apps than most no-code or AI app builders, including marketplaces, SaaS (subscription-based software) products, and internal business tools.
True native mobile apps: Unlike most competitors, Bubble can compile your app into a real native mobile app rather than just wrapping your website in an app shell.
Huge plugin library: With over 6,000 plugins, you can add popular tools and services to your app without having to build the connection yourself.
Cons
Steep learning curve: Bubble's workflow-based logic system takes real time to learn, especially compared to simply describing what you want in plain English.
You cannot export your code: Bubble does not let you export or take your app's underlying code with you, so if you ever want to leave, you would need to rebuild your app elsewhere from scratch.
Costs rise as your app grows: Pricing is based on usage, so as more people use your app, your monthly cost can climb.
Support and billing can be a weak point: Support responsiveness and billing clarity are among Bubble's weaker areas.
Pricing
Free: $0/month
Limited workload units, good for learning and testing
Starter: $59/month
175K monthly workload units, custom domain, live app
Growth: $209/month
Most popular250K monthly workload units, 2 app editors, team features
Team: $549/month
500K monthly workload units, 5 app editors, sub-apps
Enterprise: Custom
Custom workload units, dedicated support, custom hosting
Pricing and features may have changed. Check Bubble's website for the latest details.
Knowtably Rating
Knowtably's Take
Bubble is the most powerful and flexible tool in this category, letting you build genuinely complex web apps with a real database and thousands of plugins. The tradeoff is a real learning curve and a higher starting price than simpler AI app builders.
We'd choose this if: you are building a proper web app (a real website with logins, a database, and dashboards) and are willing to invest time learning the platform in exchange for far more control and power.
We wouldn't choose this if: you mainly want a mobile app, since Bubble's mobile builder is newer and more limited, or if you want the freedom to move to another platform later, since you cannot export your code.
Good
Knowtably Rating
Quick Facts
Free Plan?
Yes, limited features
Pricing
From $59/month
Launched
2012
Headquarters
New York, USA