Bildr vs. Bubble: Is Low-Code or No-Code Better for Your App?

Deciding between low-code and no-code platforms is a crucial choice that impacts how quickly you can launch and how many users you can reach.

Adalo is a no-code app builder for database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps—one version across all three platforms, published to the Apple App Store and Google Play. Bildr is a low-code platform that offers more technical flexibility but requires coding knowledge for advanced functionality. Bubble is a no-code tool focused primarily on web applications with mobile-responsive design.

What matters most is app success: launching your MVP as fast as possible and reaching the biggest audience. That means considering whether a platform can push your app not just to the web, but to both the Apple App Store and Google Play—unlocking massive built-in audiences and powerful engagement tools like push notifications.

Bildr is a low-code platform for creating internal business tools, while Bubble is a visual web app builder flexible enough to make nearly any web application. Adalo is an AI-powered app builder that creates true native iOS and Android apps—publishing directly to both app stores from a single codebase.

Read on to learn about:

• A head-to-head comparison of Bubble and Bildr's features
• A deep dive into each platform's features, intended users, and pricing
• Why Adalo offers a compelling alternative for mobile app publishing
• Which platform works best for your specific needs

Bildr vs. Bubble: A Quick Summary

	Bildr	Bubble	Adalo
Monthly Pricing	Starts at $29/month	Starts at $59/month (with mobile)	Starts at $36/month
Main Features	Low-code platform, powerful APIs, collaboration features	Visual web app creation, extensive templates and plugins	AI-assisted building, native mobile apps, unlimited usage
Mobile Apps	Web apps only	WebView wrapper (not native)	True native iOS and Android
Who It's Good For	Technical users building internal tools	Those with time to learn complex interfaces	Anyone wanting fast app store publishing

Bildr vs. Bubble: Similarities

Both Bildr and Bubble are quite different, yet share the following commonalities:

Web app publishing: Bubble and Bildr both let you create and publish web apps accessible through a browser like Chrome. Users can log into your app like an email or bank account and use the services you've built out. Neither platform, however, supports direct publishing to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Extensive ecosystems: Want to learn how to use Bildr or Bubble properly by reading documentation or watching tutorials? Both platforms provide resources to do so. You can connect with fellow users through Bubble's forum and Bildr's Discord server to ask questions or share experiences.

Free versions: Each platform offers a free version, letting you explore the building interfaces before committing financially. This makes it easy to test whether the platform fits your workflow before investing.

Adalo: An AI-Powered Alternative for Native Mobile Apps

Who It's Good For

Still not sold on Bildr or Bubble? Adalo is an AI-powered app builder that lets entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small to medium companies breathe life into any app idea. Unlike the other platforms, Adalo creates database-driven web apps and true native iOS and Android apps—one version across all three platforms.

AI-assisted building and streamlined publishing enable launch to the Apple App Store and Google Play in days rather than months. Over 3 million apps have been created on Adalo, with the visual builder described as "easy as PowerPoint."

Features

Magic Start generates complete app foundations from a simple description. Tell it you need a booking app for a dog grooming business, and it creates your database structure, screens, and user flows automatically—what used to take days of planning happens in minutes.

Magic Add lets you add features by describing what you want in natural language. Need a user profile section or a payment flow? Just describe it, and the AI builds it into your existing app.

Adalo provides one of the most straightforward learning curves—it's intuitive enough to start building immediately after signing up. The drag-and-drop interface provides extensive design freedom, allowing you to move pieces of each screen around with your cursor. You can display up to 400 screens at once on a single canvas, making complex app architecture easy to visualize.

When you finish, publish your app on the web, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store. This gives you direct access to over 1 billion combined users on both major app stores—and Adalo handles the complex submission process so you can focus on your app's features.

Pricing

Get Adalo for $36/month with unlimited usage and app store publishing. Unlike Bubble's Workload Units that can create unpredictable bills, Adalo has no usage-based charges—all plans include unlimited usage with no bill shock. Paid plans also include no record limit cap on the database, removing storage constraints entirely.

Bildr: For Techies Building Internal Apps

Who It's Good For

Bildr is a powerful low-code platform ideal for small development teams. Because it requires some coding skills, you should know how backend logic and APIs work before diving in.

The platform is mainly geared toward creating internal business tools and apps for project management, CRM, and similar use cases. You'll have difficulty creating client-facing apps for booking or ordering, so Bildr is limited in that regard. If you need to reach customers through the app stores, Bildr isn't designed for that workflow.

Features

Although Bildr doesn't offer many templates, it provides a powerful building interface that allows you to customize your app's frontend precisely as you want it. This means you won't have to worry about your app looking cookie-cutter—you can design it to appear exactly as you envision.

Need to gather data from sources all over the web? Bildr comes packed with extensive API capabilities. You'll be able to refine your API calls by customizing each call to ensure that all the data you receive is organized precisely to your liking.

One of Bildr's major selling points is its ability to automate workflows. You can set up customized triggers, conditions, and actions, so whenever a job is completed on your app, it will automatically complete another action, saving you time.

Pricing

Start using Bildr for $29/month (billed monthly), and get up to 50,000 API calls and your own white-label branding with a custom domain. For $119/month (billed monthly), you'll receive 500,000 monthly API calls and be able to onboard up to 5 app editors.

Bubble: Flexible Web Apps with a Learning Curve

Who It's Good For

Bubble is a battle-tested visual web app builder. It's one of the most flexible and customizable platforms out there, providing enough power and tools to build nearly any kind of web application.

Unfortunately, mastering Bubble isn't a walk in the park. While you won't need traditional coding knowledge, Bubble's building interface is quite involved and will take serious dedication to learn. Unless you have extensive experience with a tool like Figma, don't expect to use Bubble right out of the box.

The extensive customization that makes Bubble powerful can also create challenges. Highly customized Bubble apps often suffer performance issues under increased load, and many users end up hiring experts to optimize their applications. Claims of millions of MAU are typically only achievable with professional help and careful architecture planning.

Features

You'll be able to get your building started fast by picking from one of nearly 1,000 templates, which provides options for almost any sort of web app you can imagine.

Want to create an app with loads of features, like a PDF generator, a camera feature, or a chat box? Bubble comes packed with well over 3,000 plugins and add-ons, allowing you to add extensive functionality to your app.

Bubble's ecosystem is extensive. The platform has existed for over 12 years and accumulated hundreds of thousands of users, some of whom have created tutorials, classes, and videos to help you learn the platform.

Mobile App Limitations

Bubble's mobile app solution uses a WebView wrapper rather than native compilation. This means your mobile app is essentially your web app displayed inside a native shell. WebView wrappers can introduce performance challenges at scale and mean that one app version doesn't automatically update web, Android, and iOS apps deployed to their respective stores.

For teams prioritizing mobile performance and seamless cross-platform updates, this architectural difference matters significantly.

Pricing

Bubble's web and mobile wrapper offering starts at $59/month with usage-based charges through Workload Units. These charges can be unclear and create uncertain calculations, potentially leading to unexpected bills as your app scales. The platform also imposes limits on app re-publishing and database records.

For $132/month (billed monthly), you'll get up to 14 days of version history and advanced security features like 2-factor authentication.

Next Steps: Which Platform Should You Choose?

Now that you've reached the end, let's talk about how to pick the right platform. Consider the following points when choosing:

Whether you want a public-facing app or internal business tool: If you're looking to create an app for your business that's used by members of your organization and partners, all three platforms can suit your needs. However, if you want to create an app for ordering or scheduling that customers will use, Bildr isn't really set up to accommodate your needs—you'll need to check out Adalo or Bubble.

Your technical expertise: It's recommended that you have a working knowledge of how programming is structured and a general understanding of APIs before using Bildr. If you don't, both Adalo and Bubble are viable choices. But remember, Bubble does have a steep learning curve, so you'll need to put in significant time. Adalo's AI-assisted platform is the only option of the three that's truly simple yet powerful enough to build almost any app.

App Store Publishing: Want to reach the 1 billion+ combined users on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store? Bubble and Bildr don't support direct native app publishing. Bubble offers a WebView wrapper, but for true native iOS and Android apps that publish directly to both stores from a single codebase, Adalo is the clear choice.

Scalability and Pricing Predictability: Bubble's Workload Units can create unpredictable costs as your app grows. Adalo's modular infrastructure scales to serve apps with millions of MAU with no upper ceiling, and all plans include unlimited usage with no surprise charges. Paid plans also remove database record limits entirely.

When choosing between Bildr vs. Bubble, each platform caters to different audiences: Bildr is for technical users building internal tools, while Bubble is for those who want flexibility and customization but have time to learn the platform and potentially hire experts for optimization. Adalo is for anyone who wants a simple, AI-powered platform to build native mobile apps and publish to the app stores quickly.

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FAQ

Question	Answer
Why choose Adalo over other app building solutions?	Adalo is an AI-powered app builder that creates true native iOS and Android apps. Unlike web wrappers, it compiles to native code and publishes directly to both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store from a single codebase—the hardest part of launching an app handled automatically.
What's the fastest way to build and publish an app to the App Store?	Adalo's drag-and-drop interface and AI-assisted building let you go from idea to published app in days rather than months. Magic Start generates complete app foundations from descriptions, and Adalo handles the complex App Store submission process so you can focus on features and user experience.
Which is more affordable, Adalo or Bubble?	Adalo starts at $36/month with unlimited usage and native mobile app publishing. Bubble's comparable offering with mobile capabilities starts at $59/month and includes usage-based Workload Unit charges that can increase costs unpredictably. Adalo has no usage-based charges on any plan.
Which is easier for beginners, Adalo or Bubble?	Adalo is significantly easier for beginners. Its visual builder has been described as "easy as PowerPoint," and AI features like Magic Start generate complete app foundations from simple descriptions. Bubble has a steep learning curve that requires serious dedication to master.
Is Adalo better than Bubble for mobile apps?	Yes, for native mobile apps. Adalo creates true native iOS and Android apps that compile to native code. Bubble uses WebView wrappers, which are essentially web apps displayed in a native shell. Native apps typically perform better and provide a smoother user experience.
What's the main difference between Bildr and Bubble?	Bildr is a low-code platform designed for technical users building internal business tools, requiring coding knowledge and API understanding. Bubble is a visual web app builder that's highly flexible but has a steep learning curve. Neither supports true native mobile app publishing.
Do Bildr and Bubble support native mobile app publishing?	No. Bildr focuses exclusively on web apps. Bubble offers a WebView wrapper for mobile, but this isn't true native compilation. For direct publishing to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store with native iOS and Android apps, you'll need a platform like Adalo.
Can I migrate from Bubble to Adalo?	While there's no automated migration tool, many users transition from Bubble to Adalo when they need native mobile apps or want to escape usage-based pricing. Adalo's AI features like Magic Start can help rebuild your app quickly, and the unlimited database records on paid plans remove storage constraints.
Does Adalo have database record limits?	No. Paid Adalo plans have no record limit cap on the database—unlimited database records are included. This removes storage constraints that other platforms impose, allowing your app to scale without hitting data ceilings.
Which platform is best for scaling to millions of users?	Adalo's modular infrastructure scales to serve apps with millions of MAU with no upper ceiling. Bubble can scale but often requires hiring experts to optimize performance, and Workload Units create unpredictable costs. Bildr is designed for internal tools rather than high-scale consumer apps.