Head-to-head · App Generation
Bubble vs Quickbase
Bubble leads on 1 check, Quickbase on 1, and 0 are 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 priceQuickbase · $35/user/mo
- Free planonly Bubble
- Free trialboth
Bubble scores higher on our rubric for app generation: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Bubble offers free plan; Quickbase doesn't. Quickbase is cheaper to start at $35/mo against $59/mo.
Bubble is the better fit for teams building full-featured web and mobile apps. Quickbase is the better fit for mid-market teams building structured operational apps.
- Bubble fits best
Teams building full-featured web and mobile apps
- Quickbase fits best
Mid-market teams building structured operational apps
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Side by side
| Feature | Bubble 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Quickbase 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in App Generation | #8 in App Generation |
| Best for | Teams building full-featured web and mobile apps | Mid-market teams building structured operational apps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $59/mo | $35/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · card required | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community, Tickets | Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA | SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 40+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Bubble 0/5 · Quickbase 0/5 | ||
| AI prompt generation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Visual app builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Source-code export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Backend included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Team collaboration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Bubble brings app interfaces, workflows, database management, authentication, privacy controls, API connections, hosting, and mobile publishing into a visual no-code environment. It is aimed at founders, agencies, developers, and teams… Read the review → |
Quickbase is a cloud-based no-code and low-code platform for building connected business applications, aimed at organizations managing complex projects and operations. Teams can create apps from templates, spreadsheets, Lucidchart… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bubble — where it wins
- Combines visual editing, workflows, databases, and privacy rules
- Supports native iOS and Android app building and publishing
- Includes API connections, authentication, and version control
Where it doesn't
- Native mobile building and publishing is described as beta
- Starter begins at $59/month with annual billing
- The free plan is limited to a development version
Quickbase — where it wins
- Relational data, visual workflows, reports, and dashboards in one platform
- 40+ integration channels, REST and XML APIs, and mobile access
- Team and Business plans include security controls and audit logs
Where it doesn't
- No ongoing free plan; Team starts at $35 per user monthly, billed annually
- Team and Business prices exclude a platform minimum
- Standalone native mobile app publishing is not clearly stated
- Bubble9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad visual app builder for web and mobile, with workflows, data, and publishing tools.
Visit BubbleFull verdict → - Quickbase8.6/10 · 30-day trial
A visual app and workflow builder for teams managing connected operational data.
Visit QuickbaseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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