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Compare Bubble and Retool 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Bubble
Star Rating
(165)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansRetool
Star Rating
(348)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Retool excels in creating enterprise-quality applications quickly, with users highlighting its ability to connect with source control and kick off CI/CD processes, making it a strong choice for teams needing rapid deployment and integration.
- Users say that Bubble offers a robust community and extensive resources, including templates and tutorials, which help accelerate development. This support is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to leverage a drag-and-drop app builder.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms have a similar ease of setup, Retool's streamlined process allows users to build complex applications in less time, with one user noting they could prepare an audience engine in under 24 hours.
- According to verified reviews, Bubble's intuitive interface and video explanations make it easier for users to navigate its features, although some users note a learning curve that may require additional time to master.
- Users appreciate that Retool provides built-in unit tests that automatically run on changes, enhancing reliability and reducing the risk of errors during development, which is a significant advantage for teams focused on maintaining high-quality applications.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Bubble allows for extensive customization and branding options, Retool's focus on creating multi-functional interfaces and strong workflows for API interactions makes it a better fit for users needing complex integrations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bubble
Free
Free
Best for learning how to use Bubble
- Development version
- API connector
- Component library
Retool
Free
Free
For developers and small teams
- Unlimited web and mobile apps 1GB of workflow data
- 5GB of data storage
- Connect to any API or data source
Free Trial
Bubble
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
92
8.6
270
Ease of Use
7.7
93
8.6
272
Ease of Setup
8.4
53
8.4
210
Ease of Admin
8.6
47
8.6
150
Quality of Support
7.8
83
8.4
204
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
44
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
85
9.3
249
Features by Category
Functionality
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
Management
7.6
14
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Support
7.4
15
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.4
14
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.4
46
Forms
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
45
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
6.6
44
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
37
8.4
76
8.9
37
8.6
74
8.9
38
8.0
72
7.4
30
7.5
70
Data Control
7.0
32
8.5
70
8.0
31
8.4
72
8.3
36
8.4
69
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.9
103
Not enough data
7.2
99
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
8.3
102
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
8.3
139
Not enough data
7.8
130
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
8.0
133
Data Control
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.2
129
Publishing
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.2
132
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
User Interface Design
8.4
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
7.2
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.6
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizations
6.9
29
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
7.4
33
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
Growth
6.3
33
Not enough data
6.3
30
Not enough data
5.3
26
Not enough data
6.0
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
Content
7.3
31
Not enough data
6.8
29
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
5.9
18
Not enough data
Support
7.1
28
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bubble and Retool are categorized as Drag and Drop App Builder
Unique Categories
Retool is categorized as Application Development Platforms, Low-Code Development Platforms, Digital Process Automation (DPA), and AI App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bubble
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
21.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.6%
Education Management
3.3%
Accounting
3.3%
Other
54.6%
Computer Software
21.0%
Financial Services
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
50.3%
Discussions
How is it
2 Comments
PM
Recently changed for the worst. Still has bad management and still has an amazing community! Read more
Horrible page load speeds
1 Comment
EJ
Bubble has been making enhancements to their platform to address SEO performance. I'd say if you're using Bubble as a CMS where SEO is key, it might not be...Read more
What is the best way to manage injected CSS/external CSS?
1 Comment
PM
It really depends on what you are trying to do. Sometimes it's easier to reassess the certain feature/requirement than to manually shoehorn in css. Read more
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 Comment
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 Comment
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more
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