Summary
Bubble.io is a no-code development platform that enables users to build, launch, and scale web and native mobile applications without writing any code. It features a visual drag-and-drop editor, built-in database, and integrations with various services. The platform is designed for founders, businesses, agencies, and freelancers to create sophisticated and scalable applications.
Features12/14
See allMust Have
3 of 5
API & Database Integrations
Drag-and-Drop UI Builder
Access Control & Security
Code Customization
Flexible Deployments
Other
9 of 9
Debugging & Monitoring
Version Control Integration
Audit Logs & Analytics
Workflow Automation
Mobile-Responsive Support
Prebuilt React Components
AI-Generated App Assistant
Custom Theming & Branding
Partner & Customer Portals
PricingTiered
See allFree
- Development version
- API connector
- Component library
- 1 app editor
- 50k workload units/mo
- 6 hours of server logs
- Build native mobile app (BETA)
- Projects that are under construction
Starter
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Live app
- Custom domain
- Recurring workflows
- Basic version control
- 175k workload units/mo
- 2 days of server logs
- Publish to app stores (BETA)
- MVPs and simple tools with small to moderate user bases
Growth
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- 2 app editors
- Premium version control
- Two-factor authentication
- 10 custom branches
- 250k workload units/mo
- 14 days of server logs
- Publish to app stores (BETA)
- Consumer projects with complex functionality
Team
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- 5 app editors
- Sub apps
- 25 custom branches
- 500k workload units/mo
- 20 days of server logs
- Publish to app stores (BETA)
- Scaling projects with high usage
Enterprise
- Everything in Team, plus:
- Choice of hosting location
- Centralized admin
- Dedicated server
- Priority support
- Custom workload units
- Uptime SLA
- Publish to app stores (BETA)
- Internal tools and customer-facing apps
Rationale
Bubble.io is a strong match for the Retool concept. It explicitly offers a drag-and-drop UI builder, API and database integrations, and robust security features including enterprise-grade options. It also supports flexible deployments, mobile-responsive design, and various other features like workflow automation and AI assistance. While it's a no-code platform, it provides the core functionalities for building custom internal applications and external-facing apps, aligning well with the target audience and value proposition of Retool.
