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Bubble vs Formbase
Bubble is a full no-code app builder; Formbase only supplies form handling and data capture.
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FormbaseBuild forms visually, get submissions instantly.Which to pick
Pick Bubble if you want…
- Full-stack no-code app builder
- Integrations with Stripe, Google Maps or API connector (on Bubble's list, not Formbase's)
Pick Formbase if you want…
- Zero-code form backend
- A free tool
- Integrations with Slack, Webhooks or Email notifications (on Formbase's list, not Bubble's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Bubble:Bubble is an AI-powered no-code platform to design, build, and launch full-stack web and native mobile apps.
- Formbase:Formbase provides a hosted backend for HTML/JS forms with a drag-and-drop visual builder and instant submissions.
- Best for
- Bubble:Full-stack no-code app builder
- Formbase:Zero-code form backend
- Who it’s for
- Bubble:Founders, agencies, freelancers and developers who need to create apps without writing code.
- Formbase:Web developers and product teams who need quick, serverless form handling.
- Pricing
- Bubble:Freemium
- Formbase:Free
- Plans
- Bubble:Free $0 · Starter $59 per month (billed annually) · Growth $209 per month (billed annually) · Team $549 per month (billed annually)
- Formbase:Standard Access $0
- Works with
- Bubble:Stripe, Google Maps, API connector
- Formbase:Slack, Webhooks, Email notifications, Headless API
Bubble features
- AI-assisted design. Generate professional UI designs from prompts or choose from thousands of templates.
- Visual data modeling. Create and manage databases, connect to services like Stripe and Google Maps without code.
- Logic & workflow automation. Build app behavior with drag-and-drop workflows and smart AI suggestions.
- Native mobile support. Publish iOS and Android apps using Bubble’s React Native based mobile editor.
- Built-in hosting & security. Enterprise-grade hosting, automatic scaling, security scanning and privacy rules.
- Collaboration tools. Version control, multi-editor support and team branches for collaborative development.
Formbase features
- Visual Form Builder. Drag-and-drop interface with live preview to create forms without code.
- Team Spaces. Real-time collaborative environments for shared form projects.
- Anti-Spam ML Filtering. Machine-learning based spam protection for incoming submissions.
- Instant Edge Delivery. Forms are served from the edge for low-latency submissions.
- Webhooks. Send form payloads to any endpoint via configurable webhooks.
- Responsive Design. Forms automatically adapt to mobile and desktop layouts.
- Audit Logs. Developer-grade logs track submission history and changes.
- Slack Integration. Receive form notifications directly in Slack channels.
Bubble vs Formbase FAQ
Is Bubble or Formbase free?+
Bubble has a free plan; paid plans start at $59/month (Starter). Formbase is free.
Which is cheaper, Bubble or Formbase?+
Formbase is free, so it costs less. Bubble starts at $59/month (Starter).
Do Bubble and Formbase integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bubble lists Stripe, Google Maps and API connector; Formbase lists Slack, Webhooks, Email notifications and Headless API.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.