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Bubble vs Softr
Short answer: Pick Bubble if you want full-stack no-code app builder; pick Softr if you want no-code AI-enhanced portals. Bubble has a free plan, paid from $59/month.
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 Softr's)
Pick Softr if you want…
- No-code AI-enhanced portals
- Integrations with Airtable, Google Sheets or Notion (on Softr'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.
- Softr:Softr lets you build AI-powered portals, internal tools and apps on top of Airtable or other data sources without code.
- Best for
- Bubble:Full-stack no-code app builder
- Softr:No-code AI-enhanced portals
- Who it’s for
- Bubble:Founders, agencies, freelancers and developers who need to create apps without writing code.
- Softr:Business teams, product managers and non-engineers who need custom internal or client-facing apps.
- Pricing
- Bubble:Freemium
- Softr:Subscription
- Starting price
- Bubble:$59/month (Starter)
- Softr:—
- Free plan or trial
- Bubble:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Softr:—
- Plans
- Bubble:Free $0 · Starter $59 per month (billed annually) · Growth $209 per month (billed annually) · Team $549 per month (billed annually)
- Softr:—
- Works with
- Bubble:Stripe, Google Maps, API connector
- Softr:Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce, Monday.com, ClickUp, Supabase
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.
Softr features
- Drag-and-drop builder. Create pages, lists, forms and dashboards visually with ready blocks and templates.
- AI Co-Builder. Describe an app in natural language and AI generates the database, UI and logic.
- Role-based access control. Define granular permissions for users, preview as any role and enforce GDPR/SOC 2 compliance.
- Multi-source data sync. Connect to Airtable, Google Sheets, databases, REST APIs and 70+ other services.
- Custom branding. Apply your own logo, colors and fonts to deliver a branded experience.
- Built-in PWA support. Publish apps as mobile-ready progressive web apps without extra setup.
Bubble vs Softr FAQ
What is the difference between Bubble and Softr?+
Bubble offers full web-app creation with visual programming but requires more setup; Softr emphasizes quick portal creation with AI and pre-built blocks.
Should I use Bubble or Softr?+
Pick Bubble if you want full-stack no-code app builder or integrations with Stripe, Google Maps or API connector (on Bubble's list, not Softr's). Pick Softr if you want no-code AI-enhanced portals or integrations with Airtable, Google Sheets or Notion (on Softr's list, not Bubble's).
Is Bubble or Softr free?+
Bubble has a free plan; paid plans start at $59/month (Starter). Softr is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription.
Do Bubble and Softr integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bubble lists Stripe, Google Maps and API connector; Softr lists Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot and 10 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.