Adalo
Bubble
| Feature | Adalo | Bubble |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $45/mo | Free / from $32/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | entrepreneurs, small-businesses, mvp-builders, non-technical-founders | non-technical-founders, startups, mvp-builders, agencies, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2018 | 2012 |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database | ✓ | ✓ |
| User Auth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Actions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketplace Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Connector | ✗ | ✓ |
| Responsive Design | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Adalo Pros
- Publish native iOS and Android apps from one codebase
- Intuitive drag-and-drop app builder
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Component marketplace for extended functionality
✗ Adalo Cons
- Performance can be slow for complex apps
- Limited customization compared to code-based solutions
- Scaling limitations for high-traffic apps
✓ Bubble Pros
- Can build genuinely complex applications
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Marketplace of plugins and templates
- API connector for any external service
✗ Bubble Cons
- Steep learning curve for no-code
- Performance can be slow at scale
- Vendor lock-in — hard to migrate away
The Verdict
Adalo is built for entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on drag-and-drop-builder and native-apps. Bubble targets non technical founders and startups and leads with visual-editor and database.
On pricing, Bubble is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $32/mo compared to $45/mo for Adalo. That $13/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bubble edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for mvp builders, non technical founders — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Bubble has a slight overall edge — but if publish native ios and android apps from one codebase matters most to you, Adalo may still be the right call.