Bubble
Bubble
★ #28 in AI PlatformsNo-code apps that are actually databases: workflows, a page, a backend — Glide's more app-native cousin for people who want software, not a sheet.
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Overview
Bubble is Glide if the sheet is the enemy: a database, workflows, an app you host. Retool is internal; this is the product.
It will make you think like an engineer. The product is the app. If no-code should be software, this is the builder. If it should be a sheet, Glide.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- A real backend without code
- Workflows that ship
- Hosting included
- Software, not a spreadsheet
Cons
- Engineer tax on no-code
- Not a sheet
- Freemium plus plans
Who it's for
Shipping an app without code
Workflows on a database
Leaving Glide for software
A hosted no-code backend
Bottom line
No-code as software — Bubble if the app should have a backend, Glide if it should be a sheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bubble?
Bubble is a AI Platforms tool developed by Bubble. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, USA. No-code apps that are actually databases: workflows, a page, a backend — Glide's more app-native cousin for people who want software, not a sheet.
Is Bubble free?
Bubble uses a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock more usage and advanced features.
Is Bubble open source?
No — Bubble is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to Bubble?
Notable AI Platforms alternatives include Hugging Face, Replicate, Ollama. Browse all 4 tools in our AI Platforms category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Rating
- ★ 4.5 (6,200 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- Web
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
