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Head-to-head · No-Code App Builders

Bubble vs Backendless

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Bubble #1 in No-Code App Builders 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Bubble
Backendless #62 in No-Code App Builders 3.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Backendless

Bubble leads on 0 checks, Backendless on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBubble · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Bubble

Bubble scores higher on our rubric for no-code app builders: 9.4 against 3.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #62.

Bubble is the better fit for full-stack web and mobile app builders. Backendless is the better fit for low-cost full-stack apps with backend control.

  • Bubble fits best

    Full-stack web and mobile app builders

  • Backendless fits best

    Low-cost full-stack apps with backend control

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Side by side

Feature Bubble 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Backendless 3.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 3.1
Ranking #1 in No-Code App Builders #62 in No-Code App Builders
Best for Full-stack web and mobile app builders Low-cost full-stack apps with backend control
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $59/mo $15/unit/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Community, Tickets Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 6 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bubble 4/4 · Backendless 4/4
Mobile publishing ✓ ✓
Built-in database ✓ ✓
User authentication ✓ ✓
API integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
App types Both Both
App limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data limit Not checked yet 15000 records
Our review
Pros
  • Built-in database, authentication, workflows, and hosting
  • Build web, iOS, and Android apps in shared projects
  • REST APIs, plugins, AI generation, and mobile publishing
  • Visual builders cover both frontend interfaces and backend logic
  • Free plan includes relational data, authentication, and 1 GB storage
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and self-hosted deployment
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to development and on-device testing
  • Live mobile deployment requires a paid Web + Mobile plan
  • Mobile build submissions and app versions vary by plan
  • Free Plan limits API traffic to 50 requests per minute
  • Free Plan includes 20 database tables and 1 GB file storage
  • Scale billing varies by daily API usage or selected monthly tier
Our verdict

Bubble is a visual no-code application platform for founders, freelancers, agencies, teams, and enterprises building full-stack web applications and native iOS and Android apps. Its shared projects combine visual design, workflows, a…

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Backendless is a visual app development platform for building web and mobile applications without server-side coding. Its no-code UI Builder handles visual interfaces, while Codeless tools support backend logic and APIs. The platform also…

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  1. BubbleNo-Code App Builders 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. BackendlessNo-Code App Builders 3.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bubble — where it wins

    • Built-in database, authentication, workflows, and hosting
    • Build web, iOS, and Android apps in shared projects
    • REST APIs, plugins, AI generation, and mobile publishing

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to development and on-device testing
    • Live mobile deployment requires a paid Web + Mobile plan
    • Mobile build submissions and app versions vary by plan

  • Backendless — where it wins

    • Visual builders cover both frontend interfaces and backend logic
    • Free plan includes relational data, authentication, and 1 GB storage
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Plan limits API traffic to 50 requests per minute
    • Free Plan includes 20 database tables and 1 GB file storage
    • Scale billing varies by daily API usage or selected monthly tier

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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