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Bubble vs WeWeb

Bubble logo

Bubble

No-Code

No-code platform for building web and mobile applications visually

From
Free
Rated
-
WeWeb logo

WeWeb

No-Code

Front-end builder for applications whose data already lives somewhere else

From
Free
Rated
-

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.; WeWeb there is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
  • They diverge on capability: Bubble covers Visual app editor, WeWeb covers Backend agnostic.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bubble and WeWeb actually diverge.

Attributes where Bubble and WeWeb differ
AttributeBubbleWeWeb
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Platformsweb, ios, androidWeb

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 WeWeb

  • Backend agnostic
  • Vue output
  • Data binding and workflows
  • Custom code
  • White labelling
  • Staging and publishing

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

WeWeb

  • Building an interface over data that already lives in Supabase or PostgreSQLnot Bubble
  • Agency work where the client contract requires an application that runs without the vendornot Bubble
  • Replacing the front end of a no-code application that has outgrown its original platformnot Bubble
  • Internal tools for staff where the database and its permissions already exist and must not be duplicatednot 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.

WeWeb

  • There is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
  • Self-hosting and the more useful delivery options sit on higher tiers, so on entry plans you are hosting with WeWeb and depending on its uptime for a production application.
  • The learning curve is closer to a front-end framework than to a drag and drop builder; collections, bindings and state assume you understand how data flows through an interface, which defeats non-technical buyers.
  • Output is web only. There is no native mobile build, so anything that must appear in the App Store needs a wrapper or a different tool entirely.
  • It is a small European vendor competing against far larger platforms, so procurement teams that assess supplier viability, support depth and long-term roadmap will need convincing before signing.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bubble

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Bubble review.

WeWeb

Free
  • WeWeb$undefined/year
    • Free tier for building and previewing before publishing
    • Paid tiers add custom domains, white labelling and higher usage
    • Self-hosting the generated application offered on higher tiers

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 WeWeb if

  • You need backend agnostic.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want vue output.

Questions people ask

Is Bubble or WeWeb better?
Neither clearly leads. Bubble starts at Free and WeWeb at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bubble or WeWeb?
Bubble starts at Free and WeWeb at Free.
Does Bubble or WeWeb run on more platforms?
Bubble runs on web, ios, android. WeWeb runs on Web.
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 WeWeb is typically brought in for.
What can Bubble do that WeWeb cannot?
Bubble covers Visual app editor, Built-in database, Visual workflow logic, Plugin marketplace. WeWeb covers Backend agnostic, Vue output, Data binding and workflows, Custom code.

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
WeWeb: Do I need another product to use WeWeb?

Yes. It builds the front end only. You need a backend such as Supabase, an existing database or an API before the application does anything useful.

WeWeb: Can I host the app myself?

On the higher tiers, yes. That is one of the main reasons agencies choose it, because the delivered application can run without the vendor in the path.

WeWeb: Is it suitable for someone who cannot code?

Less so than most no-code builders. You do not have to write code, but you do have to think like a front-end developer about state, collections and bindings.

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