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Bubble vs Retool
Targets internal tools on top of existing data, not full-stack app creation
Which to pick
Pick Bubble if you want…
- Full-stack no-code app builder
- No-code web & mobile app creation
- Integrations with Google Maps or API connector (on Bubble's list, not Retool's)
Pick Retool if you want…
- Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Internal data dashboards
- Integrations with PostgreSQL, Okta or Active Directory (on Retool's list, not Bubble's)
Bubble: Visual web/mobile app builder without built-in data governance
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.
- Retool:Retool lets you build, deploy, and manage internal tools that connect directly to databases, APIs, and LLMs.
- Best for
- Bubble:Full-stack no-code app builder
- Retool:Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Who it’s for
- Bubble:Founders, agencies, freelancers and developers who need to create apps without writing code.
- Retool:Product teams, engineers, and analysts building internal apps quickly
- Pricing
- Bubble:Freemium
- Retool:Freemium
- Plans
- Bubble:Free $0 · Starter $59 per month (billed annually) · Growth $209 per month (billed annually) · Team $549 per month (billed annually)
- Retool:Free $0 · Team $10 per builder/month · Business $50 per builder/month
- Works with
- Bubble:Stripe, Google Maps, API connector
- Retool:PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory, GitHub, Segment, Google Analytics
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.
Retool features
- Unified app builder. Create production-ready internal apps via a visual UI or AI-generated prompts.
- AI agents integration. Use MCP server or CLI to build apps with AI agents and deploy within Retool.
- Direct data connections. Connect securely to any database, API, or LLM with existing permissions.
- Governance & security. Built-in auth, RBAC, audit logs, and SSO for enterprise compliance.
- Workflow automation. Design and run automated workflows with triggers, steps, and scheduling.
- Mobile & offline support. Deploy native iOS/Android/PWA apps with offline mode and push notifications.
- Reusable modules & themes. Share components, queries, and visual themes across apps.
- Versioning & source control. Track releases, revert changes, and integrate with Git.
Bubble vs Retool FAQ
Is Bubble or Retool free?+
Bubble has a free plan; paid plans start at $59/month (Starter). Retool has a free plan and paid plans.
Do Bubble and Retool integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Stripe. Bubble also lists Google Maps and API connector; Retool also lists PostgreSQL, Okta, Active Directory, GitHub and 2 more.
On DevHunt
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