VISUAL PROGRAMMING
There are many no-code tools to build with, and nearly all of them offer speed and ease of use. The key is finding the platform that has the power and flexibility to handle your concept as it scales and evolves. We choose Bubble because it gives us complete control over design, functionality, and extensibility of each app we build, so we don't fear encountering features we can't deliver on. Trusted by thousands of companies and backed by the best partners, Bubble is our clear technology partner of choice.
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BUBBLE HIGHLIGHTS
Unlike no-code tools with specific use cases (like Webflow for marketing websites or Shopify for eCommerce), Bubble is a comprehensive "visual development" platform designed to mimic the flexibility of code. Builders define each workflow step, each search parameter, and each database field in their application. As a result, Bubble requires more training and expertise, but can produce virtually any modern app configuration.
Bubble supports fully responsive and pixel-perfect design, allowing builders to accomplish any UI/UX. Most of our clients use our Canvas design framework and preconfigured modules to accelerate the initial build, but Bubble allows our team to implement custom design tweaks or complete app reskins at any point with total precision.
While Bubble offers a vast array of functions natively, a key consideration for any no-code tool is its ability to work well with third-party services and custom code to extend its capabilities. Bubble's plugin ecosystem and flexible API connector tool make it easy to add anything from Google Maps to Stripe payments to a custom AI algorithm built with code. This extensibility magnifies the power of Bubble to tackle any functionality.
A key value in the Platform-as-a-Service approach is the world-class and fully maintained infrastructure that powers your application. Bubble is built on AWS and is constantly monitoring and improving its platform behind the scenes. This means 99.9% uptime, the ability to scale virtual computing power with a click, and dozens of security measures. So your technology will keep up with your scale and protect you from threats.
faq
What’s the difference between Bubble vs. Wordpress?
Both Bubble and Wordpress are platforms that allow non-coders to set up a website, create content, and publish it. Wordpress is an open-source CMS that is great for setting up basic websites. It can be extended with plugins and themes that may bring all the features a user needs. However, if you want to move outside of those boundaries (e.g. control every aspect of design and functionality), then Bubble offers far more flexibility.
What’s the difference between Bubble vs. Retool?
Both Bubble and Retool are rapid development platforms that equip users with drag-and-drop elements for building internal business tools. However, Retool is a low-code platform built for developers to generate pre-configured code faster, whereas Bubble is a fully no-code platform where all programming logic is abstracted. This means that with Bubble those with no technical background can build entire web apps without writing any code.
What’s the difference between Bubble vs. Webflow?
Both Bubble and Webflow are no-code tools that allow users to build web pages and eCommerce platforms. However, Bubble is better for developing complex web apps and mobile apps, while Webflow focuses on building aesthetic and responsive websites. Webflow is a good fit If you want to quickly build a few landing pages with strong SEO to increase searchability and organic reach of traffic. However, if you’re looking for a more customized, complex experience that integrates a database or web app portal, Bubble can give you more freedom.
Are Bubble apps mobile responsive?
Yes, Bubble has a powerful responsive engine that allows for full customization of responsive behavior to support all devices.
What are the pros/cons of building native mobile apps on Bubble?
The main benefit of using Bubble for mobile apps is that you are really just managing one application, instead of separate web, iOS, and Android versions. This means that you get:
There are a few categories of apps for which this approach isn’t well suited:
Are Bubble apps SEO-optimized?
Yes, Bubble handles core SEO properties and provides a number of tools for customization, including:
Can Bubble export my app to code? Can I export my data?
No. A Bubble application’s “source code” cannot be exported to a conventional programming language. It is possible to export a JSON file representing all elements and actions (e.g., for archiving), but this has limited value for teams looking to migrate to traditional dev resources.
However, a Bubble app’s data is always easily portable, either in CSV tables or through the data API. This makes it easy to migrate to a future platform that has been built using conventional methods.
Can Bubble integrate with an existing external database as the backend?
Yes, as long as it’s a cloud-based database, Bubble connects to any kind of external services that expose an API for reading/writing (including payments, sources of data, authentication providers, etc.). Additionally, it is fully extensible via Javascript plugins. You can create your own plugins to add connections to non-supported services, add elements written in Javascript, or write server code.
Note: working entirely from an external database can slow development efforts since part of the advantage of using Bubble is the integrated nature of the platform. The resulting speed is still significantly faster than custom code.
What capabilities can my Bubble app have?
Bubble specializes in responsive web applications with dynamic databases and complex functionality. This differs from other visual programming platforms like Webflow/Wix, which focus on front-end design for static websites.
Common features include (but are not limited to):
Bubble supports the integration of custom code plugins for areas where it does not natively support the desired functionality
What is Bubble?
Bubble is a no-code visual programming platform designed to help you build software and applications without code. It specializes in responsive web and mobile apps with dynamic databases and complex functionality. This differs from other no-code platforms like Webflow, which focus on front-end design for static websites. Bubble is open-ended, and like a traditional programming language, there's no fixed set of possibilities to the type of product you can build. This means you don’t have to work within the rails of a specific use-case.
What is no-code development?
No-code offers a faster, less costly alternative to traditional software development done using conventional coding languages. No-code tools use a visual development environment that includes point-and-click/drag-and-drop functionality to arrange an app’s interface, allowing users to create apps without writing a single line of code. This empowers users with no prior coding knowledge to get a visual representation of an app and create its logic using plain words or choosing predefined options.
What types of products is Bubble good for?
Bubble is a highly flexible programming framework, which makes it a good fit for building almost any kind of a web application. These might include marketplaces, sales tools, productivity tools, and practically anything else with users and a database.
What types of products is Bubble not good for?
There are a few categories of products that Bubble isn't yet good for:
- Apps that need to work without an internet connection
- Apps that have complex regulatory requirements
- Fully native mobile apps (e.g. Whatsapp or Uber) - though web-based mobile apps are supported
Will I be able to scale my app built on Bubble?
Yes. We always design apps to optimize for scale, based on our understanding of the potential features and user behavior our client envisions. The Bubble technology is built to scale, with the ability to upgrade server capacity as needed (including migrating to a dedicated AWS cluster) to service a growing user base. Bubble provides simple dashboards and notifications to track app capacity usage to help you adjust as needed.
Will my no-code application be secure?
Yes. Bubble is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is itself compliant with certifications such as SOC 2, CSA, ISO 27001, and more. All data behind Bubble apps is stored in the cloud using AWS and is generally hosted on AWS West Region (Oregon, US) which maintains a state-of-the-art security infrastructure. Below are more of Bubble’s security features: