No-Code · head to head
Bubble vs Kintone
Bubble
No-Code
No-code platform for building web and mobile applications visually
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Kintone
No-Code
Customizable workplace platform by Cybozu for no-code data, task and team management
- From
- $24/month
- Rated
- -
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.; Kintone minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor)
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bubble and Kintone actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Kintone
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 Kintone
- Internal business apps with custom database logicnot Kintone
- Marketplace and SaaS prototypesnot Kintone
- Mobile app wrappers around a Bubble web appnot Kintone
Kintone
- Low-code business application developmentnot Bubble
- Workflow automationnot Bubble
- Team collaboration and project 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.
Kintone
- Minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor)
- API calls limited to 10,000 per day
Pricing, plan by plan
Bubble
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Bubble review.
Kintone
$24/month- Standard$24/month
- Minimum 5 users ($120/month minimum)
- 900 apps
- 300 spaces
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 Kintone if
Nothing in the data separates Kintone from Bubble on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Bubble or Kintone better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bubble starts at Free and Kintone at $24/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bubble or Kintone?
- Bubble has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bubble and $24/month for Kintone.
- Does Bubble or Kintone run on more platforms?
- Bubble runs on web, ios, android. Kintone runs on Web.
- Can I use Bubble for free?
- Yes. Bubble has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kintone starts at $24/month.
- 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 Kintone is typically brought in for.
- What can Bubble do that Kintone 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.
SourceKintone: How much does Kintone cost per user?
Kintone costs $24/user/month with a minimum of 5 users required, totaling $120/month minimum. All features are included in the single tier.
SourceKintone: Are there different pricing tiers for Kintone?
No, Kintone offers one unified pricing model at $24/user/month with all features included. No tiered plans at different price points.
SourceKintone: Does Kintone offer pricing for nonprofits?
Yes, special pricing is available for 501(c)3 nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations. Contact Kintone for details.
SourceKintone: What are Kintone's storage and API limits?
Each user gets 5GB storage. Accounts include 10,000 API calls per day, 900 apps, 300 spaces, and up to 50,000 records per app.
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