Bubble
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The no-code platform for building full web applications without writing code.
Our Take
Bubble enables non-developers to build complete web applications. The visual programming is powerful enough for real products. Many startups have launched on Bubble.
Strong Fit
- Non-technical founders building MVPs
- Internal tools and databases
- Complex applications without developers
- Rapid prototyping
Look Elsewhere If
- High-performance requirements
- Mobile-first applications
- Very large scale applications
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Bubble is a no-code platform for building web applications. It offers visual programming for logic, database design, and UI building.
Ease of Use
Bubble has a significant learning curve despite being no-code. The visual programming requires understanding of logic concepts. But it is far easier than learning to code.
Key Strengths
- Build full applications without code
- Database and logic built-in
- Plugin marketplace
- API integrations
- Active community
- Real products built on it
Limitations to Consider
- Performance at scale
- Vendor lock-in
- Learning curve
- Mobile apps require additional steps
Pricing Analysis
Free for learning. Starter at $29/month. Growth at $119/month. Team at $349/month.
Final Thoughts
Bubble is powerful for building MVPs and internal tools without developers. The learning curve is worth it. Scale concerns may require eventual migration.
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About Bubble
Visual web app development
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Bubble |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Free to build, Starter from $29/month
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- API Key
- API Protocols
- REST
- Native Integrations
- StripeAirtableGoogle
- Marketplace
- Yes
- Zapier
- Yes
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- SOC 2
- Encryption
- AES-256TLS 1.2
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Uptime SLA
- 99.9%
Customization
- Custom Objects
- Yes
- Custom Fields
- Yes
- Custom Workflows
- Yes
- Custom Reports
- No
- Custom Branding
- Yes
- Coding Capability
- No
Mobile
- Mobile App
- No
- Platforms
- Not specified
- Mobile Pricing
- N/A
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Public Cloud
- Browsers
- ChromeFirefoxSafariEdge
- Data Centers
- USA
- Languages
- English
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- MonthlyAnnual
- License Mix
- No
- Trial Days
- Not specified
- Currency
- USD
Support
- Channels
- EmailCommunityDocumentation
- Hours
- Business Hours
- Dedicated Manager
- Yes
- Training
- Yes