No-Code · head to head
Bubble vs Appsmith
Bubble
No-Code
No-code platform for building web and mobile applications visually
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bubble apps are tied to Bubble's proprietary runtime, making migration to another stack difficult if the platform is later outgrown.; Appsmith the free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories
- They diverge on capability: Bubble covers Visual app editor, Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bubble and Appsmith 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 Bubble
- Visual app editor
- Built-in database
- Visual workflow logic
- Plugin marketplace
- Responsive design engine
- Custom domains
Only in Appsmith
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Database integration
- REST API
- Workflows
- Authentication
- Custom code
- Git integration
- 100+ integrations
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Bubble
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Bubble review.
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
Which should you pick?
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Bubble or Appsmith better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bubble starts at Free and Appsmith at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bubble or Appsmith?
- Bubble starts at Free and Appsmith at Free.
- Does Bubble or Appsmith run on more platforms?
- Bubble runs on web, ios, android. Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted.
- Can I use Bubble for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Bubble best used for?
- Bubble is most often used for building mvps and startup web apps without a dev team, internal business apps with custom database logic, marketplace and saas prototypes, mobile app wrappers around a bubble web app. Of those, building mvps and startup web apps without a dev team and internal business apps with custom database logic are not what Appsmith is typically brought in for.
- What can Bubble do that Appsmith cannot?
- Bubble covers Visual app editor, Built-in database, Visual workflow logic, Plugin marketplace. Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bubble: 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: 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.
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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