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Bubble vs Cockroach Labs

Bubble logo

Bubble

No-Code

No-code platform for building web and mobile applications visually

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit BubbleFull review
Cockroach Labs logo

Cockroach Labs

Databases

The cloud-native distributed SQL database

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit Cockroach LabsFull review

The short version

  • Both are free.
  • Only Bubble lists visual app editor; only Cockroach Labs lists distributed SQL.
  • Where Bubble falls short: apps are tied to Bubble's proprietary runtime, making migration to another stack difficult if the platform is later outgrown.
  • Where Cockroach Labs falls short: basic and Standard tiers limited to AWS and GCP (select regions only).
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bubble and Cockroach Labs actually diverge.

Attributes where Bubble and Cockroach Labs differ
AttributeBubbleCockroach Labs
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidAWS, GCP, Azure
CategoryNo-CodeDatabases

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Freemium), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: founded for Bubble.

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 Cockroach Labs

  • Distributed SQL
  • Automatic Sharding
  • Multi-region Replication
  • Geo-partitioning
  • ACID Transactions
  • Horizontal Scaling
  • Survivability
  • PostgreSQL Compatibility

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 Cockroach Labs
  • Internal business apps with custom database logicnot Cockroach Labs
  • Marketplace and SaaS prototypesnot Cockroach Labs
  • Mobile app wrappers around a Bubble web appnot Cockroach Labs

Cockroach Labs

  • Distributed SQL database for scalable applicationsnot Bubble
  • Multi-region deployment and failovernot 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

Cockroach Labs

  • Basic and Standard tiers limited to AWS and GCP (select regions only)
  • Azure support restricted to Advanced tier only
  • Basic tier limited to 50 million RUs and 10 GiB storage per month
  • Advanced tier starts at $0.60/hour for 4 vCPUs minimum
  • 3 TiB maximum storage on Basic and Standard tiers, 10 TiB per node on Advanced

Pricing, plan by plan

Bubble

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Bubble review.

Cockroach Labs

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cockroach Labs review.

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.
Bubble review

Choose Cockroach Labs if

  • You need distributed sql.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on AWS, GCP, Azure.
  • You also want automatic sharding.
Cockroach Labs review

Questions people ask

Is Bubble or Cockroach Labs better?
Neither clearly leads. Bubble starts at Free and Cockroach Labs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bubble or Cockroach Labs?
Bubble starts at Free and Cockroach Labs at Free.
Does Bubble or Cockroach Labs run on more platforms?
Bubble runs on Web, iOS, Android. Cockroach Labs runs on AWS, GCP, Azure.
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 Cockroach Labs is typically brought in for.
What can Bubble do that Cockroach Labs cannot?
Bubble covers Visual app editor, Built-in database, Visual workflow logic, Plugin marketplace. Cockroach Labs covers Distributed SQL, Automatic Sharding, Multi-region Replication, Geo-partitioning.

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.

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Cockroach Labs: What does the free Basic tier include?

The Basic tier is free and includes 50 million RUs and 10 GiB storage per month, with a maximum compute of 30K RU/sec. No credit card is required to start.

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Cockroach Labs: How much do the paid tiers cost?

Standard tier starts at $0.18 per hour for 2 vCPUs, and Advanced tier starts at $0.60 per hour for 4 vCPUs. Both tiers support additional resources with higher costs for increased compute and storage.

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Cockroach Labs: What are the storage limits for each tier?

Basic plan supports up to 3 TiB storage, Standard tier up to 3 TiB, and Advanced tier up to 10 TiB per node with unlimited total storage.

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Cockroach Labs: Can I get trial credits before paying?

Yes, new users can try CockroachDB free with $400 in credits. The Basic and Standard plans do not require a credit card to start.

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Cockroach Labs: Do legacy contracts have different pricing?

Customers with annual or multi-year contracts entered before December 1, 2024 can view legacy pricing terms on a separate page, which apply until their contract renewal date.

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