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SoftrMost similar to Bubble in what it does, its category and its price.
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Create.xyzHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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AppWizzyFrom $20/mo, against from $59/mo for Bubble.
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Cognition AIRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Bubble.
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At a glance
Green means better than Bubble, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BubbleBaseline | 4.3 | $59/mo | Yes | Lets builders assemble full web applications with a visual editor and workflow logic instead of hand-written code. | |
| Softr | 4.4+0.1 | $19/mo$40 less | Yes | An AI no-code platform that builds business apps, portals, and internal tools from a plain-language description | vs Bubble |
| Create.xyz | 4.2−0.1 | $19/mo$40 less | Yes | Generates a full production app, backend and database included | vs Bubble |
| AppWizzy | 3.9−0.4 | $20/mo$39 less | Yes | Gives the AI a real VM with Postgres and PHP, not a front-end sandbox. | vs Bubble |
| Cognition AI | 4.1−0.2 | $20/mo$39 less | Yes | Cognition AI built Devin, an autonomous coding agent that plans, writes, tests, and ships code inside a sandboxed development environment. | vs Bubble |
 Bricabrac | 3.2−1.1 | $68/mo$9 more | No | Text-to-web-app generator that builds small HTML, CSS and JavaScript apps from a description, with free hosting and code export. | vs Bubble |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Bubble.
Softr
4.4$19/mo
vs Bubble$40 less+0.1
An AI no-code platform that builds business apps, portals, and internal tools from a plain-language description.
- AI app builder that generates interface, database, and workflows from a plain-language brief
- Built-in AI agents that can run automations against connected data on autopilot
- Support for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini models rather than a single locked-in provider
Genuine free tier makes it possible to build and test a real app before paying
AI credits are capped per plan, so heavy AI usage can require an upgrade beyond the listed tier price
Create.xyz
4.2$19/mo
vs Bubble$40 less−0.1
Generates a full production app, backend and database included.
- Full-stack generation including backend and database
- Built for non-technical founders building real products
- Iterative prompting to adjust features and data models
Generates genuinely functional apps with working backend and data storage
Generated backend architecture may need review for complex production needs
AppWizzy
3.9$20/mo
vs Bubble$39 less−0.4
Gives the AI a real VM with Postgres and PHP, not a front-end sandbox.
- Real development VMs with PHP, Python, Node/Next, Postgres and MySQL
- Git integration and VS Code access alongside the AI editor
- One-click deployment with a CI/CD pipeline
A real backend and database, where front-end-only builders stall
Credits pay for hosting and templates as well as AI, so $20 buys less than it looks
Cognition AI
4.1$20/mo
vs Bubble$39 less−0.2
Cognition AI built Devin, an autonomous coding agent that plans, writes, tests, and ships code inside a sandboxed development environment.
- Autonomous planning, coding, testing, and PR creation from a single ticket
- Sandboxed VM execution isolated from a team's live environment
- Integration with existing code repositories and developer tools
Handles full ticket-to-PR workflows, beyond inline code suggestions
ACU-based pricing makes real monthly cost hard to predict in advance
Bricabrac
3.2$68/mo
vs Bubble$9 more−1.1
Text-to-web-app generator that builds small HTML, CSS and JavaScript apps from a description, with free hosting and code export.
- Web apps generated from a text description using GPT-4
- No-code design editor and AI function editor
- Editable HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Code is exportable, so nothing is locked in
In beta: libraries, user data and authentication are listed as coming soon
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bubble free?
Bubble has a free plan, and paid plans start from $59/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Bubble?
Softr is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Create.xyz, Cognition AI, AppWizzy.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bubble?
Among paid plans, Softr has the lowest starting price (from $19/mo). If you need it free, start with Softr.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.