Bubble vs GoodBarber

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Microsoft Visual Studio

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Microsoft Visual Studio Online is a web based collaboration and project management application designed for software shipping and building. The  Online platform enables you to create software projects as well as track and manage programming processes to help identify bugs, new features and more.

Bubble is a full-stack platform for building, launching, and hosting web applications – all without needing to write code.

Activity Dashboard

Change Management

Code Development

Collaboration Tools

Configurable Workflow

Custom Development

Customizable Branding

Customizable Fields

Customizable Templates

Data Import/Export

Data Synchronization

Data Visualization

Deployment Management

Design Management

Design Templates

Drag & Drop

Feature Library

For Low-Code Development

For No-Code Development

Graphical User Interface

Integrated Development Environment

Integrations Management

Media Upload

Performance Metrics

Pre-Built Modules

Prototype Creation

Real-Time Updates

Reporting & Statistics

Social Media Integration

Third-Party Integrations

Version Control

Visual Modeling

Web/Mobile App Development

Workflow Management

By industry, Bubble reviewers are most commonly professionals in computer software (21%). The most frequent use case for Bubble cited by reviewers is as a no code platform (92% of reviewers).

Users and use cases

Some reviewers find Bubble’s pricing affordable for startups and appreciate the free trial option. They indicate the cost-benefit is favorable for quick launches, but some users report escalating costs for high usage and expensive advanced features. Reviewers feel recent pricing changes and plugin costs reduce value, especially for teams and startups.

Value for money

The Bubble integrations most frequently cited by reviewers are: Stripe (a payment processing product rated 4.4 out of 5 for its integration with Bubble), SendGrid (an email marketing product, 4.1), and Google Maps (a GIS product, 4.5).

Integrations

Bubble is a no code platform tool offering key features such as workflow management, integrations management, deployment management, prototype creation, web/mobile app development, and drag-and-drop functionality, among others.

Bubble

Web-based

FlutterFlow

AppSheet

Appy Pie

Android Studio

Claris FileMaker

Free

Starter

Growth

Team

Custom

High and unpredictable pricing

CTO, Cofounder

For certain applications, for example, ones that are very Workload unit intensive, such as repeated page loads, or api calls, the cost is noticeably higher than other solutions.

Head of development

Bubble costs us more in hosting than our office rent making it almost impossible for us to sell it to a client and we have lost a lot of clients due to bubbles expensive rates.

58% of reviewers feel negative about Bubble’s pricing. Users think the platform becomes expensive as usage scales, especially for apps with high workloads or frequent page loads. Some reviewers find that hosting costs can surpass those of traditional development or even business overheads, making it challenging for startups and small businesses. They report frustration with frequent pricing changes and a lack of affordable options for beginners or teams. Users say plugin costs and limited features on lower tiers further add to expenses, and some feel the pricing model is not cost-effective for lighter or early-stage projects.

Rapid prototyping and validation

Founder

Bubble's capabilities make it an ideal tool for quickly testing and launching new ideas, allowing us to iterate and refine concepts rapidly.

an excellent solution for testing and analyzing hypotheses and new options in the product.

100% of reviewers feel positive about Bubble’s prototyping and testing capabilities. Users think Bubble enables them to quickly build and iterate on functional prototypes without needing developers, which they say saves significant time and money. Reviewers appreciate being able to test business ideas, launch MVPs, and validate concepts in real-world scenarios at a fraction of traditional development costs. Some users report that the platform’s ease of use and robust prototyping environments allow for fast experimentation and adaptation, making it especially valuable for startups and entrepreneurs needing to test ideas before full-scale investment.

Supportive and active community

Also the forums and community is large enough that you  can get any questions answered fast.

Product Manager

Have enough resources to help us in the Knowledge base and their user community is one among the best in terms of help and information.

97% of reviewers feel positive about Bubble’s community. Users say the large, active user base and extensive forums provide quick answers and support when they encounter challenges. Reviewers indicate that the wealth of tutorials, peer support, and documentation helps them overcome obstacles and learn the platform efficiently. Some users report that the community’s responsiveness and the availability of plugins created by fellow users are crucial for extending functionality and solving unique problems. They find that the collaborative environment makes it easier to get started and progress with their projects.

The other con is that, if you are expert in coding, there are some things that are very cumbersome to do in bubble (a switch:case, for example, could be done with 10 lines of code, or 30 minutes of workflow coding).

I had to rewrite these pages and workflows outside of bubble (node js and render).

We built 4 startup MVPs, and scaled one which was succesful.

Bubble forums are a good resource and the bubble docs are basic, but good.

At that point, bubble will become a great tool part of a larger quiver. And it's perfect for that.

As mentioned in the Pros section, the only cons that I saw are related to cost scaling.

President

I came from a programming background and it took a while to wrap my head around some of the conventions used in Bubble.

Fully customizable and easy to design a web app exactly how you want it to look and feel.

No option for other native database; no relational integrity; the sequence of workflow execution (steps) is not clear and reliable; it's difficult (or some impossible) to know how much it will cost monthly when running in production.

UI Designer

As a UI designer with limited coding experience, I've found Bubble to be an invaluable tool for creating functional and visually good web applications without the need to write a single line of code.

For example the video is limited only to youtube and vimeo, and while there are plugins that allows to add files to the DB it's not always perfect and customizable.  

Safari login password auto complete causes errors.

The content of the learning center and from video tutorials are only for beginners when you start already dominate bubble but you still have lots of room for improvement is quite difficult to find content

product design engineer

the best no code tool ever , enabled use to build a IOT based platform with little to no prior web dev skills.

Co-founder

Since I have experience in web development, some Bubble design features felt unnatural at first (e.g. not using standard CSS display options).

Customer Success Team Leader

Sometimes the editor is not responding OK on Chrome, or some workflows are not working on mobiles while they are working on desktops.

Support is slow or consistently directs us to the community forum.

Bubble has limitations, including no control over your code and data and inability to export your code.

I took 2 UDEMY courses to help, asked IT programmers to help (that too got confused with Bubble work flow), 6 4 months later & I’m still stuck in landing & sign up page ONLY!

Also, I like that I can create a duplicate from my project as a backup and restore it whenever needed.

I liked that as a founder I could easily design with a college student what I wanted to to look like and I found a competent developer who made the mvp.

This results in workflow not being fully completed, before the response is being sent from the Backend workflow.

Also, It is a little bit slow to preview image and files hosted on bubble servers.

The new responsive engine allows us to quickly build elegant UIs that support desktop, ipad and mobile designs - Database management is made easy

By combining workflows, backend workflows, Javascript and the API connector, I was able to release a product that is closer to a V1 than a MVP in about 2 months.

Content writer & Bubble expert

I love how intuitive every single thing is, it took me only two months to get a firm grasp of how Bubble works, you pretty much can build and design and deploy 90% of all the types of apps operating on the internet  right now with Bubble, I mean social media platforms, property management, and you can also integrate with Open AI to build amazing things too.

web desginer

The bubble.io platform has helped us to develop a few apps (some are still in beta mode) and with this technology, we focus more on scaling our design skills rather than learning HTML, CSS, or any other programming languages from scratch.

The bubble is the fastest way to develop a prototype to validate your business idea with no code.

The basic building blocks are rock solid and work together seamlessly on the platform (e.g. user management, databases, workflows, drag & drop design, API connections, privacy rules, etc).

Application Engineer

The many possibilities of what can be created with just clicking and putting together the right components and actions are sleek and very phenomenal.

Digital Marketer

The flexibility and extensibility I have to build the web app to feel a lot like a native app because I can easily turn it into a progressive web app (PWA) with a few lines of templated code and simple set-up.

I don't like the database in bubble as it is very restricted and does not allow any customizations.

Freelancer 

Creating projects without coding is truly amazing, traditional creation involves lengthy development time and takes much time so using this software helped me save a lot of time and visualize more of my personal design on my website

Sr. Director of Operations

Bubble allowed our nonprofit to design and launch a pilot in under 4 months. Since then we have been able to quickly evolve, test and implement new features while actively conducting business.

Bubble is a good choice for building MVPs or even fully-fledged web apps without extensive coding knowledge.

Director

Sometimes documentation for a plugin is a 1,000+ post thread on the Bubble Forum - imagine searching StackOverflow, but every problem about that language was in one enormous thread - which makes it really difficult to find a solution for your problem.

Spec trades contractor

One could spend a lot of time learning how to find out how to find out how to write an app for canceling service with bubble.

Programer 

The system includes reminders, charting, finance, volunteer management and a section for lending equipment to patients.  

In the space of a few months, I was able to develop my ideas which had been blocked for years by the simple fact of not knowing or finding an associated developer.

The plugins are often badly documented and we spent many time searching exactly what it's doing and the way to use it

Bubble.io makes it easy for us to put real data behind wireframes and low-fidelity concepts to run validation and research testing for our clients.

Requires lots of workarounds and is missing some features like mobile development for now.

Bubble Developer

Really flexible in terms of building on bubble- Ability to design database, front and back end workflows, really removes a lot of limitations that are inherent in other platforms-

However, if I hit refresh, then the database loads at its usual speed

Some elements are a bit limited in terms of customization.

Ability to build progressive web apps using additional tools

I went on to cancel the card attached to the account and some how they have managed to still bill me.  

Web Development

Workflows

No-Code Development

App Development

Prototyping and Testing

Customizability

User Interface

Customer Support

Pricing

Community

Small Business

Large Enterprises

Mid-size Business

Freelancers

Bubble Group

Appy Pie is a no-code development platform that empowers users to create apps, websites, and chatbots without coding experience. Its interface and AI-enabled tools help startups, enterprises, and developers to bring ideas to life. The solution enables users to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and enhance customer interactions.

Goodbarber is a tool deisgned to help users build native apps and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) without any coding. It delivers a visual editor, pre-built templates, and customer support to help create apps. Goodbarber is ideal for small businesses and freelancers, offering an intuitive app creation interface, extensions to enhance functionality, and native apps for both iOS and Android.

Access Controls/Permissions

App Management

Compatibility Testing

Mobile App

No-Code

Pre-built Templates

GoodBarber

Android

iPhone

iPad

Content

eCommerce

Reseller

Head

Only disadvantage is the price and support some times doesnt understand your queries.

medic

This tools are implemented in a way that is easy to use and customize. And the  customization is the best part.

Bubble vs GoodBarber Comparison (2026)

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