User Interface and Experience
Ease of Use
FlutterFlow makes building mobile and web apps easy with its drag-and-drop interface. You can design screens, add components, and create animations in a clean, structured UI—perfect for front-end development.
Since it’s built on Google’s Flutter framework, apps made with FlutterFlow run smoothly, and adapt well to different screen sizes with clean animations.
That said, while the front-end is easy to customize, things get trickier when working with complex logic, APIs, or external databases. If your app relies on dynamic workflows or advanced back-end processes, be prepared for a learning curve.
Bubble, on the other hand, is designed for non-technical users, offering a visual editor that lets you build full web applications without writing code.
With Bubble, you can build workflows and manage business logic without coding. It helps with automating tasks, handling user interactions, and keeping data up to date.
At first, though, it can be a lot to take in. There are many customization options, and figuring out things like APIs, databases, or scaling your app takes some time.
Customization
If you prioritize visually engaging mobile and web apps, FlutterFlow gives you a powerful drag-and-drop builder with extensive UI design options.
Although you can inject custom Dart code for advanced UI tweaks, most of the design flexibility remains within the platform’s built-in capabilities.
The back-end customization is more limited. The platform integrates seamlessly with Firebase for authentication and database management, but beyond that, options are limited.
Besides, while you can connect APIs and use Firestore to handle data, complex workflows or/and custom back-end logic require third-party services like Xano or Supabase.
So if your app relies on complex back-end processing, FlutterFlow might feel a bit restrictive.
Bubble lets you customize the front-end in detail, so you can design responsive web apps just the way you want. Unlike FlutterFlow, its visual editor is made for web apps first, giving you more flexibility with the UI.
While it may not have the same level of pre-built animations as FlutterFlow, its flexibility in structuring layouts and dynamic content makes it a strong “contender” for web-focused products.
Bubble also excels in back-end customization, offering a built-in database and powerful workflow automation. You can manage complex data relationships, trigger events based on user interactions, and create custom back-end workflows without relying on external tools.
Hence, Bubble is especially useful for building database-driven applications, internal business tools, and marketplace platforms.
Templates and Components
FlutterFlow comes with a bunch of pre-built templates for different types of apps, like e-commerce, social networks, and business tools.
It also has over 200 customizable UI components—things like buttons, forms, and lists—so you can easily tweak the design to fit your app.
Additionally, the platform supports design system imports, including from Figma, which helps you maintain consistent branding across different projects and screens.
Bubble also provides a solid selection of templates for app types like e-commerce and social platforms, but it may fall short when dealing with more complex or specialized projects.
The drag-and-drop interface gives you a lot of creative freedom. But if you're new to the platform, some of the advanced features and third-party plugin integrations might take a bit more time to figure out.
Short Recap
Ease of Use: FlutterFlow offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, making it easy to design mobile and web apps.
Customization: You get plenty of flexibility with over 200 UI elements and support for design systems, so you can tweak layouts and even add custom code if needed.
Templates and Components: You’ll find plenty of pre-built templates for different types of apps, along with customizable UI components. You can also bring in your own design system to keep everything on-brand.
Main Strength: Strong in mobile app design, with great front-end customization and design consistency across projects.
Main Weakness: Back-end customization is limited, which may be an issue for data-heavy or complex apps.
Ease of Use: Bubble provides a user-friendly platform, though beginners may face challenges with its complex features and plugins.
Customization: Offers flexibility through drag-and-drop elements but advanced customization may require more effort and learning.
Templates and Components: Offers a good variety of templates, but may not cater to highly complex needs.
Main Strength: Excellent for building web apps with strong flexibility, creative freedom, and back-end functionality.
Main Weakness: The learning curve can be steep; advanced features may be challenging for non-technical users.
Features and Functionality
Core Features
Custom design systems: Create reusable design systems or import Figma themes to maintain brand consistency.
Action Flow Editor: Visually define actions, conditions, and workflows to automate app logic with no-code tools.
Custom Flutter & Dart code: Add custom Dart functions and Flutter widgets to enhance functionality and achieve deeper customization.
Built-in Firebase & Supabase support: Easily integrate Firebase and Supabase for back-end services, including authentication and storage.
Testing and debugging tools: Run real-device tests, automate app testing, and resolve issues using the integrated Debug Panel.
Responsive Design: Your app adjusts automatically to different screen sizes, so it looks good on any device.
Plugin Marketplace: Browse a wide range of plugins to add extra features and functionality to your app.
Workflow Customization: Set up and automate workflows to manage app actions and interactions—no coding needed.
Customizable Data Structure: You can set up your app’s data model however you need, even for complex back-end systems.
Collaboration: Bubble makes it easy for teams to work together in real time, with shared access and version control to keep everything organized.
Advanced Features
Multilingual Support: Easily translate your app into different languages with Google Translate to reach a global audience.
Multi-Platform Deployment: Get your app up and running on web, iOS, and Android with ease—it’s designed to work seamlessly across all devices.
Push Notifications & Background Mode: Keep users engaged with push notifications and let important tasks run in the background without interruptions.
Server-Side Actions: Run complex processes directly on the server to improve performance and make scaling your app easier.
AI Page Designer: Create web pages faster with AI—just describe what you need in text, and it generates the layout for you.
Version Control & Rollbacks: If something goes wrong or you just want to go back to an earlier version, you can easily undo changes and keep refining your app.
Automation and Workflow
FlutterFlow simplifies automation through its Action Flow Editor, where you can visually create workflows without coding.
You can define triggers, conditions, and actions to automate processes within the app, such as navigation, API calls, and database updates.
The platform also supports running tasks like data fetching and push notifications in the background, allowing these processes to continue even when the user is not actively engaged.
However, for more complex workflows, you may need to write custom Dart code to implement advanced logic or fine-tune specific actions.
Bubble’s visual editor makes it easy to create automated workflows, even without coding knowledge.
You can set up tasks like sending emails, updating records, or performing database actions based on simple triggers and conditions.
If you need more complex workflows, Bubble lets you connect to external APIs and set up conditional logic. This is useful when your app needs to handle more detailed tasks.
However, while Bubble gives you great flexibility for creating complex workflows, you might need to spend some time learning how to work with advanced logic and integrations, especially if you're unfamiliar with it.
Short Recap
Core Features: Provides design systems, Dart code integration, and Firebase support for mobile and web apps.
Advanced Features: Supports multilingual apps, offline mode, and custom back-end actions with Firebase integration.
Automation & Workflow: A visual editor lets you set up custom triggers, run background tasks, and automate everything from simple actions to more advanced processes.
Main Strength: Great for building good-looking mobile and web apps with easy back-end connections.
Main Weakness: Customizing the back-end is limited, and you might need to use Dart for more complex workflows.
Core Features: Build flexible workflows, create responsive designs, and customize your app with a variety of plugins.
Advanced Features: Run server-side actions, manage complex databases, and use AI to quickly design pages.
Automation & Workflow: Set up automated workflows with triggers, integrate APIs, and add conditional logic for more advanced tasks.
Main Strength: Offers great flexibility in creating scalable, data-driven web apps with complex workflows.
Main Weakness: Requires time to master advanced features and integrations.
Integrations
Third-party Integrations
FlutterFlow easily connects with popular third-party services like Firebase and Supabase, so you can handle authentication, database management, and storage without any hassle.
The platform also supports custom API integrations, allowing you to link your app with any external REST API.
For payment solutions, FlutterFlow integrates with Stripe, and for messaging services, it includes Twilio, making it easy to incorporate real-time communication and notifications into your app.
Check out the full list of FlutterFlow integrations here.
Bubble makes it easy to connect with third-party services using its API connector. You can integrate payment gateways, social media platforms, email tools, and more.
For payments, Bubble supports both Stripe and PayPal, so you can quickly set up transactions or subscription plans.
There’s also a plugin marketplace where you can find ready-made integrations to add extra features to your app.
Ease of Connection
FlutterFlow makes it easy to connect with external services like Firebase, Supabase, and custom APIs.
With its drag-and-drop API integration, you can easily connect services even if you don’t have any coding experience.
The platform also supports real-time data syncing, so your app updates automatically whenever there’s a change on the backend. This is especially useful for apps that rely on live data and need to stay up to date without manual updates.
Bubble makes it easy to connect with third-party services using its API connector. You can link up payment gateways like Stripe, email tools, social media platforms, and more.
With a large plugin library, adding popular services is quick and simple, saving you time on setup.
That said, if you need more advanced or custom integrations, you might have to dig into Bubble’s API structure and workflows. It can take some time to get the hang of if you’re new to API management.
Short Recap
Third-Party Integrations: It integrates with Firebase, Supabase, and custom APIs, including Stripe and Twilio.
Ease of Connection: Drag-and-drop integration for APIs and real-time data syncing, simple for non-coders.
Main Strength: Intuitive design, real-time data syncing, and quick integrations with common services.
Main Weakness: Limited advanced back-end logic and complex integrations might require custom code.
Third-Party Integrations: Connects to a wide range of services via its API connector and plugins, including Stripe and social media.
Ease of Connection: Easy to connect to most services with the API connector, but complex integrations may require expertise.
Main Strength: Strong third-party plugin library and flexible API connections for versatile app building.
Main Weakness: Complex integrations and advanced workflows can be challenging.
Performance and Scalability
Speed and Efficiency
FlutterFlow’s drag-and-drop builder, real-time previews, and pre-built templates let you design and launch apps quickly.
Built on Google’s Flutter framework, it ensures smooth performance and fast rendering, cutting down development time.
With Firebase and Supabase support, authentication, and integrations, you can bypass complex back-end setup and focus on building your app.
However, while great for mobile speed, handling large-scale apps with complex back-end logic may require extra optimization.
Bubble’s visual editor streamlines the web app creation process, so you can build and launch fully functional applications without writing code.
You can also automate complex workflows and add third-party plugins to boost your app’s functionality without needing a lot of coding.
But since Bubble runs in a web browser, performance might slow down if you’re building a large-scale app or handling a lot of data.
Scalability
FlutterFlow is built for mobile scalability, making it a solid choice as your app grows.
However, it relies on Firebase or Supabase for back-end scaling, so if you need complex back-end logic, you may need external solutions.
Still, you can easily integrate external APIs and add custom code to expand functionality as your app evolves.
Overall, it’s a great option if you're launching a startup or MVP and want to scale quickly without heavy back-end setups.
Bubble is a strong choice for scaling web apps, managing large databases and workflows with ease.
However, performance can slow under heavy user loads or inefficient logic.
The tool has its built-in database and back-end tools, but you'll need to optimize them to keep things running smoothly as your app grows.
If you're building a web-based platform and want no-code scalability, Bubble offers great potential, but for advanced scaling, you may need third-party solutions.
Short Recap
Speed and Efficiency: Quickly build mobile and web apps with a drag-and-drop interface, real-time previews, and pre-built functionalities.
Scalability: Scales well for mobile apps; relies on Firebase/Supabase for back-end growth.
Main Strength: Optimized for mobile development with a smooth UI, quick prototyping, and built-in Firebase/Supabase support.
Main Weakness: Back-end capabilities are limited, requiring extra effort for scaling complex applications.
Speed and Efficiency: Enables rapid web app development with a visual editor.
Scalability: Handles large databases and workflows for web apps.
Main Strength: Powerful no-code backend and database tools for building complex web applications with flexible workflows.
Main Weakness: Performance can slow down when scaling without proper optimization.
Security and Compliance
Data Security
With FlutterFlow, you can easily set up user authentication with Firebase or Supabase, including email, OAuth, and multi-factor authentication.
Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest, but you may need extra measures for external services.
What’s more, you can define security rules in Firestore to control who can access what, though complex setups require manual configuration.
With Bubble, you can set up role-based access to control who can see and edit data in your app.
Your app has SSL encryption, but you might need to tweak the settings for extra security.
You can also set privacy rules to decide who can see certain data.
Compliance
While FlutterFlow itself doesn’t have built-in compliance tools like audit logs, it benefits from Firebase’s strong data encryption, access controls, and security measures.
Keep in mind that full compliance depends on how you configure Firebase or Supabase, but you can also integrate additional compliance-focused services to ensure secure management of sensitive data.
However, it's important to ensure that you set up and configure Firebase properly to align with the specific regulations your app needs to comply with.
Bubble allows you to configure privacy rules to control access to your app's data, but achieving full compliance requires manual setup and additional security measures.
You can also define specific database access rules, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive information, which helps with data protection.
What’s more, Bubble utilizes AWS hosting, which adheres to high security standards and provides a reliable infrastructure.
Short Recap
Data Security: Relies on Firebase/Supabase with encryption and secure protocols for back-end services.
Compliance: GDPR and HIPAA compliant through Firebase/Supabase, but full compliance depends on configuration.
Main Strength: Leverages Firebase’s and Supabase’s built-in security and compliance features for a secure, scalable backend.
Main Weakness: Full compliance and advanced security features depend on how Firebase/Supabase are configured and integrated.
Data Security: Uses AWS hosting with strong security measures; manual setup for additional security.
Compliance: Allows privacy rules setup, but full compliance requires manual configuration and custom hosting.
Main Strength: Offers AWS-level security and customizability for privacy and data access rules.
Main Weakness: Compliance setup and additional security measures require manual effort.
Pricing
Plans Overview
- Free Plan
Access to core features like visual drag-and-drop builder, mobile/web/desktop development, API integration.
- Standard Plan
$30/month; includes custom domain web publishing, local device testing (iOS/Android), and more control over deployment.
- Pro Plan
$70/month; adds GitHub integration, one-click localization, and direct deployment to app stores.
- Teams Plan
$70/month per user; includes real-time collaboration, project-level access controls, centralized billing, and audit logs.
Learn more about FlutterFlow pricing here.
- Free Plan
Ideal for learning and experimentation; includes development version, API connector, and 50k workload units.
- Starter Plan
$32/month; includes live app deployment, custom domain, recurring workflows, and 175k workload units.
- Growth Plan
$134/month; includes 2 app editors, advanced controls, and 250k workload units.
- Team Plan
$399/month; for scaling with 5 app editors, sub-apps, and 500k workload units.
- Enterprise Plan
Custom pricing; offers dedicated servers, priority support, and custom workload units.
Learn more about Bubble pricing here.
Short Recap
Pricing: Free Plan, Standard Plan ($30/month), Pro Plan ($70/month), Teams Plan ($70/month per user).
Ideal for: Developers and teams creating mobile/web apps using Flutter with advanced collaboration and testing features.
Pricing: Free Plan, Starter Plan ($32/month), Growth Plan ($134/month), Team Plan ($399/month), Enterprise Plan (custom pricing).
Ideal for: Entrepreneurs and startups building scalable web apps with extensive integrations.
Use Cases
Type of Work
Mobile apps: You can build fast, sleek, and native mobile apps for iOS and Android using the Flutter framework with minimal effort.
E-commerce apps: You can quickly launch e-commerce mobile apps with pre-built templates and integrate payment gateways like Stripe.
Social networking platforms: FlutterFlow helps you build mobile social networking apps with real-time features, profiles, and media integration.
Real-time collaboration apps: FlutterFlow is ideal for apps requiring real-time interaction, such as collaborative platforms, live chat, or team management.
Multi-platform development: You can launch apps for mobile, web, and desktop from a single FlutterFlow project, maximizing your reach and efficiency.
Web apps and marketplaces: You can create sophisticated web applications with custom databases and dynamic data handling, ideal for marketplaces or SaaS platforms.
Internal business tools: Bubble is great for creating internal business tools like CRMs or project management apps, with customizable workflows and integrations.
Landing pages and MVPs: With Bubble’s visual editor and no-code tools, you can rapidly prototype landing pages or MVPs for your startup.
Enterprise apps: You can build powerful enterprise apps with complex workflows, advanced data management, and team collaboration features using Bubble’s workflow automation.
Automated workflows: Bubble is perfect for automating processes like email sending, user registration, or updates within your web app without writing code.
Short Recap
Ideal for: mobile apps for iOS/Android, e-commerce platforms, social networking apps, and real-time collaborative apps.
Best for those focusing on mobile-first solutions.
Ideal for: complex web apps, marketplaces, internal tools, and API-driven platforms.
Best for startups, SaaS, and businesses needing scalable web-based solutions.
Reviews
User Feedback
G2:
FlutterFlow has a 4.4 out of 5 rating, and users like how easy it is to use. The no-code setup helps speed up app development, even for those who don’t have much coding experience.
A lot of people appreciate how much time it saves, especially when prototyping or building mobile apps.
On the downside, some users wish there were more customization options for advanced features, and a few have mentioned issues with customer support.
G2:
Bubble also has a 4.4 out of 5 rating, with users liking how easy it is to use. Even non-developers can get started quickly without much effort.
It’s a great choice for building web apps or MVPs.
But keep in mind, the costs can add up as you add more advanced features or scale your app.
Conclusion
Let’s break it down with a quick FlutterFlow vs. Bubble comparison.
If you need to build a mobile app quickly, FlutterFlow is a good choice. It’s built on Flutter, so apps run smoothly, and it works well with Firebase. That’s why a lot of startups and developers use it to launch their apps fast. However, it may require some coding knowledge for advanced customization.
If you’re looking to create web applications, dashboards, or marketplaces with flexible logic and automation, Bubble offers a comprehensive visual editor, built-in database, and powerful workflow automation. While it excels in web development, performance optimization and scaling might require extra effort.
Not sure which platform suits your project best? We can help. At Akveo, our low-code/no-code specialists can assist you in selecting the right tool — whether it's FlutterFlow, Bubble, Retool, UI Bakery, or another platform.
If you need support in low-code development, customization, or scaling, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Drop us a line to get started.
