Bubble
Tally
| Feature | Bubble | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $32/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | non-technical-founders, startups, mvp-builders, agencies, solopreneurs | startups, freelancers, no-code-builders, researchers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Visual Editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Connector | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Responsive Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Form Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Uploads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calculations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Tally Pros
- Unlimited forms and responses on free plan
- Document-style editor (no drag-and-drop complexity)
- Built-in payment collection via Stripe
- Conditional logic and calculations included free
✗ Tally Cons
- Less design customization than Typeform
- Pro plan needed for custom domains and file uploads
- Limited reporting and analytics built-in
The Verdict
Bubble is built for non technical founders and startups, with a focus on visual-editor and database. Tally targets startups and freelancers and leads with form-builder and conditional-logic.
Pricing is close: Tally starts at $29/mo versus $32/mo for Bubble — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
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.
Bottom line: Tally has a slight overall edge — but if can build genuinely complex applications matters most to you, Bubble may still be the right call.