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Head-to-head · Startup App Builder

Bubble vs Draftbit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Bubble #1 in Startup App Builder 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Bubble
Draftbit #8 in Startup App Builder 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Draftbit

Bubble leads on 0 checks, Draftbit 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 · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceDraftbit · $12/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Bubble

Bubble scores higher on our rubric for startup app builder: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Draftbit is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $59/mo.

Bubble is the better fit for startups building full-stack web and mobile apps. Draftbit is the better fit for builders who want editable React Native source code.

  • Bubble fits best

    Startups building full-stack web and mobile apps

  • Draftbit fits best

    Builders who want editable React Native source code

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Side by side

Feature Bubble 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Draftbit 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Startup App Builder #8 in Startup App Builder
Best for Startups building full-stack web and mobile apps Builders who want editable React Native source code
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $59/mo $12/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Community, Tickets Community, Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 6 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bubble 0/3 · Draftbit 0/3
Hosted backend Not checked yet Not checked yet
Source-code export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom domain Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Builder mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
App targets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Published app limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines visual editing, workflows, a database, authentication, and privacy rules
  • Web and native mobile apps can share a project’s database and backend logic
  • Includes API connections, scheduled workflows, and version control with branches
  • Edit screens visually or work directly with TypeScript code
  • Build mobile apps with React Native and Expo
  • Connect Supabase and REST or GraphQL APIs
Cons
  • Native mobile building and publishing is currently described as beta
  • Starter has 5 build submissions and 3 live app versions
  • Growth and Team cost more and are billed per month, even with annual billing
  • Free plan publishes web apps only to a draftbit.dev address
  • Native publishing and code export start on Standard
  • Its feature set is more mobile-focused than general-purpose
Our verdict

Bubble brings app interfaces, workflows, data, authentication, privacy controls, hosting, and API connections into a visual no-code environment. It is aimed at founders and startup teams building web and mobile applications without…

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Draftbit is a browser-based app builder for people creating mobile apps, web apps, and websites. It combines visual editing with AI agents, live previews, backend connections, and a code editor. Mobile projects use React Native and Expo;…

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  1. BubbleStartup App Builder 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. DraftbitStartup App Builder 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bubble — where it wins

    • Combines visual editing, workflows, a database, authentication, and privacy rules
    • Web and native mobile apps can share a project’s database and backend logic
    • Includes API connections, scheduled workflows, and version control with branches

    Where it doesn't

    • Native mobile building and publishing is currently described as beta
    • Starter has 5 build submissions and 3 live app versions
    • Growth and Team cost more and are billed per month, even with annual billing

  • Draftbit — where it wins

    • Edit screens visually or work directly with TypeScript code
    • Build mobile apps with React Native and Expo
    • Connect Supabase and REST or GraphQL APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan publishes web apps only to a draftbit.dev address
    • Native publishing and code export start on Standard
    • Its feature set is more mobile-focused than general-purpose
  • Bubble9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad no-code builder for startups creating web and mobile apps from a shared backend.

    Visit BubbleFull verdict →
  • Draftbit8.5/10 · Free plan

    A visual app builder for React Native projects, with AI assistance and source-code access.

    Visit DraftbitFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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