Bubble vs Adalo
Choose Bubble if you want separate web and native mobile experiences with shared backend logic; choose Adalo if you want to build for web, iOS, and Android from one visual canvas with no per-action charges. Both are available no-code app builders with free plans for building and testing, but their publishing plans, usage pricing, and app limits differ.
Last updated October 31, 2026.
At a glance
| Dimension | Bubble | Adalo |
|---|---|---|
| Web and mobile building | Separate web and native mobile editors; shared backend | One visual canvas for web, iOS and Android |
| Web and mobile publishing price | Starter: $69/month monthly; $59/month annually | Builder: $65/month monthly; $52/month annually |
| Single-platform paid plans | Starter Web: $39/month; Mobile: $49/month, billed monthly | Builder covers web, iOS and Android |
| Usage charges | Workload units included; paid overages or add-ons available | No per-action usage charges |
| Published apps on first paid plan | One project per subscription | Two published apps |
| Editors on first paid plan | One app editor | Five app editors |
| App store publishing | Paid Mobile or Web & Mobile plan; mobile builder in public beta | Builder plan; automated app store publishing |
| Free plan | Build and test; 50,000 workload units/month | Unlimited test apps; 500 records per app |
| Database | Built-in database shared across a project's apps | Hosted Postgres database |
| Integrations | Plugins and API Connector; external SQL connections | Custom actions on Builder; external databases on Business |
| Mobile updates on first paid plan | Five build submissions/month; unlimited over-the-air updates | One instant update/month |
| Support | Help resources; dedicated support team on Enterprise | Help docs, community forum and support tickets |
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Which should you choose?
Choose Bubble if
- Teams building distinct web and native mobile experiences on a shared backend
- Builders who need a web-only or mobile-only subscription
- Apps that need visual workflows and Bubble’s API Connector
- Teams willing to manage workload-based usage
Choose Adalo if
- Builders publishing one app across web, iOS, and Android
- Teams prioritizing flat pricing without per-action charges
- Small teams needing five editors on the first paid plan
- Builders planning to publish two apps on the first paid plan
The verdict
Bubble is the better fit when you need a web-only or mobile-only plan, visual workflows, and a shared backend for distinct web and mobile experiences. Adalo is the better fit when one app should publish across web and the app stores and predictable pricing without per-action charges matters most. Compare the paid plan you would actually use: Adalo’s Builder includes two published apps and five editors, while Bubble’s Starter plans are priced per project and include one editor.
Bubble vs Adalo: common questions
- Can Bubble and Adalo both publish native iOS and Android apps?
- Yes. Bubble offers native iOS and Android publishing on paid Mobile and Web & Mobile plans; its mobile builder is in public beta. Adalo includes app store publishing on its paid Builder and Business plans.
- Which costs less to publish one mobile app?
- Bubble’s Mobile Starter costs $49 per month billed monthly or $42 per month billed annually. Adalo’s Builder costs $65 per month billed monthly or $52 per month billed annually, and also includes web publishing and two published apps. App store developer fees are separate.
- How do Bubble and Adalo charge for app usage?
- Bubble includes a monthly workload-unit allowance and offers paid add-ons or overages for additional workload. Adalo says its plans have no per-action usage charges.
- Can I build for free before publishing?
- Yes. Bubble’s Free plan supports building and testing web and native mobile apps but not launching them. Adalo’s Free plan supports unlimited test apps, with 500 records per app; publishing requires a paid plan.
- Can one project serve web, iOS and Android?
- Yes, with different approaches. Bubble’s Web & Mobile plan lets separate web and mobile experiences share a backend, database and workflows. Adalo uses one visual canvas to build an app for web, iOS and Android.
- Which has more editors on its first paid plan?
- Adalo’s Builder plan includes five app editors. Bubble’s Starter plan includes one; its Growth plan includes two.
- Can either platform connect to external data?
- Bubble publishes an API Connector, plugins and external SQL database connections. Adalo lists custom actions on Builder and external databases on Business.
- How many apps can I publish on the entry paid plan?
- Adalo’s Builder plan includes two published apps. Bubble sells plans per project; a project can contain a web app, a mobile app, or both, depending on the plan.