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Bubble vs Gravity Forms

Bubble logo

Bubble

No-Code

No-code platform for building web and mobile applications visually

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravity Forms logo

Gravity Forms

Surveys

The most trusted WordPress forms plugin

From
$59/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bubble has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Gravity Forms basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bubble and Gravity Forms actually diverge.

Attributes where Bubble and Gravity Forms differ
AttributeBubbleGravity Forms
Starting priceFree$59/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Platformsweb, ios, androidWeb
CategoryNo-CodeSurveys

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Gravity Forms

Nothing recorded that Bubble does not also cover.

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

Gravity Forms

  • WordPress form building and lead capturenot Bubble
  • E-commerce payment form processingnot Bubble
  • Multi-site form managementnot 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.

Gravity Forms

  • Basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year
  • Pro license is capped at 3 sites; using it on more requires the Elite tier at $259/year renewal
  • Marketing integrations like HubSpot and Mailchimp are Basic-tier only, while payment and workflow add-ons (Stripe, Zapier, Trello) require Pro or above

Pricing, plan by plan

Bubble

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Bubble review.

Gravity Forms

$59/year
  • Basic$59/year
    • 1 site license
    • 20+ integrations including HubSpot, Mailchimp, Active Campaign
  • Pro$159/year
    • 3 site licenses
    • Payment processing with Stripe, Square, PayPal
    • 15+ Pro-level add-ons
  • Elite$259/year
    • Unlimited site licenses
    • All add-ons included
    • Advanced features: User Registration, Conversational Forms, Signature, Survey

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 Gravity Forms if

Nothing in the data separates Gravity Forms from Bubble on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Gravity Forms review

Questions people ask

Is Bubble or Gravity Forms better?
Neither clearly leads. Bubble starts at Free and Gravity Forms at $59/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bubble or Gravity Forms?
Bubble has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bubble and $59/year for Gravity Forms.
Does Bubble or Gravity Forms run on more platforms?
Bubble runs on web, ios, android. Gravity Forms runs on Web.
Can I use Bubble for free?
Yes. Bubble has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gravity Forms starts at $59/year.
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 Gravity Forms is typically brought in for.
What can Bubble do that Gravity Forms cannot?
Bubble covers Visual app editor, Built-in database, Visual workflow logic, Plugin marketplace.

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.

Source
Gravity Forms: What is the cheapest Gravity Forms plan?

The Basic plan is $59/year and includes 1 site license with 20+ integrations. The Elite plan at $259/year offers unlimited sites and all add-ons.

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Gravity Forms: Can I process payments with Gravity Forms?

Yes. Payment processing with Stripe, Square, and PayPal is included in the Pro ($159/year) and Elite ($259/year) plans, but not in the Basic plan.

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Gravity Forms: How many sites can I use Gravity Forms on?

The Basic plan covers 1 site, Pro covers 3 sites, and Elite covers unlimited sites. All pricing is annual subscription.

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