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Updated Nov 23, 2025

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Explain

Bubble enables users to design responsive web apps with a drag-and-drop editor.

It provides a visual workflow editor for logic, database management, and API integrations.

Apps built with Bubble can be deployed as fully functional web apps accessible via browser or custom domains.

Core Features

Visual editor for UI/UX design

Workflow automation for user interactions

Database creation and management

Custom API integrations

Responsive web app deployment and hosting

Basic Concepts Overview

Page: individual web page of the app

Element: UI component like buttons, inputs, images

Workflow: event-driven logic triggered by user actions

Database: tables and fields storing app data

Plugin: external integrations or custom features

Project Structure

Pages - app screens

Elements - UI components

Workflows - app logic

Data - database tables and records

Plugins - optional integrations

Building Workflow

Design page layout with visual elements

Set up database tables for app data

Create workflows to handle user actions

Integrate APIs or third-party services

Test and preview app in browser

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: simple landing pages or dashboards

Intermediate: apps with multiple pages and basic workflows

Advanced: SaaS platforms, marketplaces, or multi-user apps

Expert: complex integrations, API workflows, and custom plugins

Enterprise: scalable production-grade web apps

Comparisons

Bubble vs Glide: full-featured web app vs spreadsheet-driven apps

Bubble vs Kodular: web SaaS vs Android-only block-based apps

Bubble vs AppGyver: scalable web workflows vs multi-platform visual builder

Bubble vs Adalo: complex web app vs simple database-driven apps

Bubble vs Webflow: web app logic vs website design focus

Versioning Timeline

2012 – Bubble founded by Emmanuel Straschnov and Josh Haas

2013 – Launched public beta for web app creation

2015 – Released plugin and API ecosystem

2018 – Introduced responsive editor and improved workflows

2025 – Latest version with enhanced performance, automation, and PWA support

Glossary

Page: app screen

Element: UI component

Workflow: event-driven logic

Database: tables storing app data