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Head-to-head · Browser Based

Bubble vs Airtable

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Bubble #3 in Browser Based 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Bubble
Airtable #4 in Browser Based 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Airtable

Bubble leads on 0 checks, Airtable on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBubble · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceAirtable · $20/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Bubble scores higher on our rubric for browser based: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Airtable is cheaper to start at $20/user/mo against $59/user/mo.

Bubble is the better fit for no-code web and mobile app creation. Airtable is the better fit for teams building lightweight apps around shared data.

  • Bubble fits best

    No-code web and mobile app creation

  • Airtable fits best

    Teams building lightweight apps around shared data

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Side by side

Feature Bubble 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Airtable 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #3 in Browser Based #4 in Browser Based
Best for No-code web and mobile app creation Teams building lightweight apps around shared data
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $59/mo $20/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · card required 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Community, Tickets Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 6 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bubble 0/4 · Airtable 0/4
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile browser access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Single sign-on Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported browsers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines visual interfaces, workflows, databases, and privacy rules
  • Supports native iOS and Android app building and publishing
  • Connects to APIs, SQL databases, Stripe, OpenAI, and Anthropic
  • Links records across tables and offers several database views
  • Creates custom interfaces, forms, and workflow automations
  • Includes API access and web, desktop, and mobile apps
Cons
  • Native mobile building and publishing is described as beta
  • Starter costs $59/month with annual billing or $69 monthly
  • Free plan is a development version, not a live website
  • Free plan limits each base to 1,000 records
  • Team and Business plans charge per user
  • Enterprise Scale uses custom sales-led pricing
Our verdict

Bubble brings app interfaces, workflows, databases, privacy rules, user authentication, hosting, and API connections into a visual no-code editor. It is aimed at founders, developers, agencies, and teams creating web or mobile applications…

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Airtable brings database tables, linked records, and app-building tools together in a cloud product for individuals, teams, departments, and enterprises. It suits people who want to organize shared information and present it through…

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  1. BubbleBrowser Based 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. AirtableBrowser Based 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bubble — where it wins

    • Combines visual interfaces, workflows, databases, and privacy rules
    • Supports native iOS and Android app building and publishing
    • Connects to APIs, SQL databases, Stripe, OpenAI, and Anthropic

    Where it doesn't

    • Native mobile building and publishing is described as beta
    • Starter costs $59/month with annual billing or $69 monthly
    • Free plan is a development version, not a live website
  • Airtable — where it wins

    • Links records across tables and offers several database views
    • Creates custom interfaces, forms, and workflow automations
    • Includes API access and web, desktop, and mobile apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits each base to 1,000 records
    • Team and Business plans charge per user
    • Enterprise Scale uses custom sales-led pricing
  • Bubble8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad no-code builder for web and mobile apps, with publishing on paid plans.

    Visit BubbleFull verdict →
  • Airtable8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible browser-based database with views, interfaces, forms, and workflow automation.

    Visit AirtableFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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