Bubble
Convex
| Feature | Bubble | Convex |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $32/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | non-technical-founders, startups, mvp-builders, agencies, solopreneurs | full-stack-developers, real-time-apps, startups, rapid-prototyping |
| Founded | 2012 | 2021 |
| Visual Editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Connector | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Responsive Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real Time Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Serverless Functions | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Authentication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Convex Pros
- Real-time by default
- TypeScript-first
- Built-in auth and file storage
- Automatic caching
✗ Convex Cons
- Vendor lock-in
- Newer platform
- Limited to Convex runtime
The Verdict
Bubble is built for non technical founders and startups, with a focus on visual-editor and database. Convex targets full stack developers and real time apps and leads with real-time-database and serverless-functions.
On pricing, Convex is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $25/mo compared to $32/mo for Bubble. That $7/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.
Feature-wise, Bubble offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Convex takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for startups — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.