app building

Bubble

Launch feature-rich web and native mobile apps without coding using AI-powered logic, visual design tools, and scalable cloud infrastructure for founders and agencies.

Free plan available

$59/mo

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About Bubble

Bubble is a comprehensive no-code development platform that allows users to design, develop, and host full-stack applications without writing traditional code. It provides a visual interface for building both web and mobile experiences, enabling a wide range of creators to move from concept to launch more efficiently than through conventional programming. The platform is designed to handle the complexities of server maintenance, database management, and infrastructure scaling, allowing developers to focus on user experience and logic. The tool works by providing a visual editor where users can drag and drop elements to create a user interface and define backend logic through a workflow-based system. Key capabilities include an AI connector for integrating machine learning models, a robust API connector for third-party services, and native mobile development powered by React Native. Users can manage their data directly within the platform and utilize built-in version control to manage updates and collaborations across different development branches. This platform is primarily geared toward startup founders who need to build minimum viable products, digital agencies looking to provide rapid application development for clients, and enterprise teams requiring scalable internal tools. It is also a resource for solo developers and students who wish to create functional software without learning multiple coding languages. Because it supports both web and native mobile apps with a shared backend, it is useful for projects that require a presence across multiple platforms simultaneously. What sets this tool apart from other no-code solutions is its depth of customization and its usage-based pricing model centered on workload units. While many visual builders are limited to static sites or simple forms, this platform allows for the creation of complex, logic-heavy applications with custom databases and external integrations. Its ability to export native mobile builds for major app stores, combined with a marketplace of plugins and templates, provides a level of extensibility that bridges the gap between no-code and traditional software development.

Bubble pros & cons

Pros

  • Supports building native mobile apps for iOS and Android with access to device features.
  • Shared backend enables synchronized workflows and data across web and mobile platforms.
  • Integrated API connector facilitates connection to external AI models and third-party services.
  • Includes a free plan with 50,000 monthly workload units for development and testing.
  • Trusted by major global companies including Amazon, L'Oral, and HubSpot for scalable needs.

Cons

  • Free plan does not support custom domains or removal of platform branding.
  • Usage-based pricing model requires monitoring workload units to avoid overage charges.
  • Deployment of live mobile apps to stores is restricted to paid subscription tiers.
  • Additional file storage beyond plan limits costs $3 per 100 GB monthly.

Bubble use cases

  • Founders can build and launch a full-featured MVP for both web and mobile without hiring a full engineering team.
  • Digital agencies can use specialized accounts to rapidly develop and manage custom applications for multiple clients.
  • Enterprise teams can deploy secure and scalable internal tools or customer applications on dedicated servers.
  • Students and non-profits can access discounted no-code tools to build educational projects or community technology.
  • Developers can speed up the production of complex web applications using visual logic and extensive plugin integrations.

Bubble features

  • version control
  • responsive design
  • integrated database
  • workload scaling
  • logic workflows
  • ai api connector
  • native mobile deployment
  • visual app editor

Bubble pricing

Is Bubble free? Yes, Bubble has a free plan, and paid plans start at $59 / month.

Free

Free

  • Development version
  • API connector
  • 1 app editor
  • 50K workload units/mo
  • 6 hours of server logs
  • Component library
  • Web debugger
  • Native mobile editor
  • Mobile debugger
  • On-device testing

Starter

$59 / month

  • Recurring workflows
  • Basic version control
  • 175K workload units/mo
  • Live website
  • Custom domain
  • Branding
  • 5 build submissions/mo
  • 3 live app versions
  • Unlimited OTAs
  • 2 days of server logs

Growth

$209 / month

  • Two-factor authentication
  • 2 app editors
  • 10 custom branches
  • 250K workload units/mo
  • 14 days of server logs
  • Premium version control
  • Live website
  • Custom domain
  • 10 build submissions/mo
  • 5 live app versions

Team

$549 / month

  • Sub apps
  • 5 app editors
  • 25 custom branches
  • 500K workload units/mo
  • 20 days of server logs
  • Live website
  • Custom domain
  • 20 build submissions/mo
  • 8 live app versions
  • Unlimited OTAs

Enterprise

Price varies

  • Custom workload units
  • Choice of hosting location
  • Customizable server
  • Dedicated support team
  • Pay by invoice or ACH
  • Custom build submissions
  • Custom live app versions
  • Unlimited OTAs

Bubble FAQs

What is workload in Bubble?

Workload is a usage-based pricing metric that aggregates all server resources needed to host and run an app. It replaces the need to monitor individual technical components like CPU and RAM with a single metric called Workload Units (WU).

Can I build native mobile apps with Bubble?

Yes, Bubble supports native mobile app development using React Native. These apps can access device features like the camera and location services and can be published directly to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Do I need a separate plan for each application?

Plans are purchased at the project level. A single project can include both a web app and a native mobile app sharing the same backend database and workflows.

What is the difference between a native mobile app and a web app?

Native apps run on React Native and are optimized for mobile performance with access to hardware features. Web apps run in browsers on any device but have more limited access to device-specific capabilities compared to native builds.

Can I use a custom domain on the free plan?

No, a custom domain is only available on paid plans starting with the Starter tier. The free plan is intended for projects that are still under construction and testing.

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