Head-to-head · Browser Based
Bubble vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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