Bubble.io is a no-code platform for building full web apps with a database, logic, and user interface. It can help a social enterprise or organization build a platform matching volunteers to initiatives or a beneficiary portal without hiring a developer, though learning it takes time.
Key features
- Visual editor: for interfaces and pages.
- Built-in database: for users and records.
- No-code workflows: for app logic.
- Plugins and API connector: to other services.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Learning only, no custom domain |
| Starter | about $59/month billed annually | Live app on your domain |
| Growth | about $209 | More capacity and editors |
| Team | about $549 | For teams |
The free plan cannot host a live app on a custom domain, and Enterprise is custom-priced.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on Bubble.io own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Full apps without a developer | Real learning curve |
| More flexible than most no-code tools | Apps are locked into the platform |
| Free plan to learn | Going live requires a paid plan |
Bubble.io vs Softr
Softr, also covered on elathar, is easier and faster for a simple portal on top of a data table. Bubble.io fits when you need complex logic and a full app.
Who Bubble.io is for
Social enterprises and organizations needing a custom app with someone willing to learn the platform.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need a simple form or portal. A simpler tool is enough and saves your team time.
How to get started
Start on the free plan with the official lessons and build a small prototype before upgrading to go live.
FAQ
Can I launch a live app for free?
Not on a custom domain. A paid plan is required.
Can I move the app later?
Not easily. Apps are tied to the platform.
Disclosure: elathar may earn a commission if you sign up for Bubble.io through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
