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Appsmith vs Bubble
Bubble
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No-code platform for building web and mobile applications visually
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Appsmith the free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories; Bubble apps are tied to Bubble's proprietary runtime, making migration to another stack difficult if the platform is later outgrown.
- They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Bubble covers Visual app editor.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Appsmith and Bubble actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Appsmith
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Database integration
- REST API
- Workflows
- Authentication
- Custom code
- Git integration
- 100+ integrations
Only in Bubble
- Visual app editor
- Built-in database
- Visual workflow logic
- Plugin marketplace
- Responsive design engine
- Custom domains
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Appsmith
- Building internal admin panels over existing databases and APIsnot Bubble
- Self-hosting a low-code internal tool platformnot Bubble
- Custom CRUD dashboards for operations teamsnot Bubble
- Versioning applications through Gitnot Bubble
Bubble
- Building MVPs and startup web apps without a dev teamnot Appsmith
- Internal business apps with custom database logicnot Appsmith
- Marketplace and SaaS prototypesnot Appsmith
- Mobile app wrappers around a Bubble web appnot Appsmith
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Appsmith
- The free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories
- Workflows, custom roles and audit logs all require the Business plan at $15 per user per month
- SAML and OIDC single sign-on need Enterprise, which starts at $2,500 a month with a 100 user minimum
- Embedding an app privately is Enterprise only; the lower tiers embed publicly
- Managed hosting is an Enterprise add-on rather than an included option
Bubble
- Apps are tied to Bubble's proprietary runtime, making migration to another stack difficult if the platform is later outgrown.
- Complex apps can hit performance limits compared to hand-coded applications as data and workflow complexity grows.
- The visual workflow editor has a steep learning curve for genuinely complex business logic.
- Free tier cannot host apps on a custom domain, limiting it to prototyping rather than production launches.
Pricing, plan by plan
Appsmith
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 5 users on cloud
- 5 workspaces
- 3 Git repos
- Business$15/month per user
- Up to 99 users
- Unlimited workspaces and Git repos
- Workflows and reusable packages
- Enterprise$2500/month
- Minimum 100 users
- Unlimited users above 100
- SAML/OIDC SSO
Bubble
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Bubble review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Appsmith if
- You need drag-and-drop builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Self-hosted.
- You also want database integration.
Choose Bubble if
- You need visual app editor.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, ios, android.
- You also want built-in database.
Questions people ask
- Is Appsmith or Bubble better?
- Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and Bubble at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Bubble?
- Appsmith starts at Free and Bubble at Free.
- Does Appsmith or Bubble run on more platforms?
- Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. Bubble runs on web, ios, android.
- Can I use Appsmith for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Appsmith best used for?
- Appsmith is most often used for building internal admin panels over existing databases and apis, self-hosting a low-code internal tool platform, custom crud dashboards for operations teams, versioning applications through git. Of those, building internal admin panels over existing databases and apis and self-hosting a low-code internal tool platform are not what Bubble is typically brought in for.
- What can Appsmith do that Bubble cannot?
- Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. Bubble covers Visual app editor, Built-in database, Visual workflow logic, Plugin marketplace.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Appsmith: How much does Appsmith cost?
Appsmith offers a free plan for up to 5 users, a Business plan at $15 per user per month (up to 99 users), and an Enterprise plan starting at $2,500 per month for a minimum of 100 users with unlimited users available at that rate.
SourceBubble: Does Bubble publish pricing information on their main website?
Bubble's pricing details are not available on the main homepage. Detailed pricing information would need to be found on their dedicated pricing page or terms of service.
SourceAppsmith: Does Appsmith have a free version?
Yes, Appsmith's Free plan provides access for up to 5 users with 5 workspaces, 3 Git repos, and community support at no cost. All plans offer unlimited apps.
SourceAppsmith: What does the Business plan include compared to Free?
The Business plan at $15 per user per month supports up to 99 users, provides unlimited workspaces and Git repos, includes workflows and reusable packages, premium integrations, custom roles, and access controls with email and chat support compared to the Free plan's community support only.
SourceAppsmith: How are Appsmith users counted for billing purposes?
Appsmith counts any user who builds or edits applications as a standard user for billing. Developers and builders are treated the same as other users and all users count toward the per-user billing model without separate developer seat charges.
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