Head-to-head
Bubble vs FlutterFlow: which one in 2026?
Bubble is a visual app builder from Bubble Group, Inc. that hosts web and native mobile apps on its own infrastructure, and FlutterFlow is a visual builder from FlutterFlow, Inc. that produces Flutter mobile apps with exportable code. Bubble keeps you on its platform; FlutterFlow lets you walk away with the source.
Verdict
FlutterFlow is the safer starting point for most mobile-first teams because the code can leave with you and its privacy policy rules out training on prompts. Bubble is the better fit when the product is a web application with a lot of logic and you want one vendor to run the database and hosting. Check Bubble's AI training clause and its annual-only price display before committing. Check FlutterFlow's missing certification page if procurement asks for one.
Bubble and FlutterFlow side by side
| Bubble | FlutterFlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price entry | $59 per month, billed annually (Starter) | $39 per month (Basic) |
| What you end up owning | A project that runs on Bubble's hosting, database and scaling. The pages opened describe no code export, so the app lives on the platform. | Code download on Basic and above, plus export to clean Flutter and custom Dart code, so the app can leave the builder. |
| Free tier limits | Free plan gives 500 AI credits and 50K workload units per month, with a development version and no overages. | Free plan gives 2 projects and 1 editor, but no code download, APK download, store deployment, custom domain or watermark removal. |
| Paid ladder as published | Starter $32, Growth $119 and Team $349 per month, each shown billed annually only; monthly-billed prices are not listed. | Basic $39, Pro $80 and Max $150 per month billed monthly, or $29, $60 and $113 per month billed yearly. |
| What the tiers meter | Monthly AI credits (1,000 to 4,000) and workload units (175K to 500K), plus app editors and server log days. | AI usage as a multiple of Basic (2.5x on Pro, 5x on Max), plus editor seats, branches and backup depth. |
| Backend and hosting | Visual backend, built-in database and auto-scaling hosting are included, with enterprise customers able to choose a hosting location. | Built-in backend for app data, email, Google and Apple sign-in. The hosting region is not named; the policy says it processes data in the United States. |
| AI output and your data | Privacy policy lets Bubble use inputs and outputs from its AI tools to train, refine and develop them. | Privacy policy says prompts and AI output are not used to train AI models, but are used to test and improve AI features. |
| Publishing a mobile app | Native iOS and Android apps share data and workflows with the web app, with direct submission to both stores. | One build goes to the App Store and Google Play, with each submission tracked through review; one-click deployment starts on Basic. |
| Compliance statements | The homepage describes the platform as SOC 2 Type II compliant, and Enterprise adds a SOC2 report and SSO. | No certification was found on the pages opened, and the security page returned a 404. Enterprise lists SSO, audit logs and private cloud options. |
Where each one wins
Bubble wins on
- Web apps, native apps and the backend live in one platform with hosting and scaling included.
- Enterprise offers a choice of hosting location and a SOC2 report on request.
- Free plan includes a working development version with an API connector and unlimited OTA updates.
FlutterFlow wins on
- Code download and clean Flutter export mean the app is not locked to the builder.
- Prompts and AI output are stated not to train AI models in the privacy policy.
- Price steps are published for both monthly and yearly billing, so the real cost is visible.
Which to pick
Pick Bubble if
You want a web-first product with a visual backend, hosting and scaling handled for you, and you accept that the app stays on Bubble.
Pick FlutterFlow if
You are building a mobile app and want the option to download the code, hand it to developers or move off the platform later.
Each tool in context: Bubble, FlutterFlow profile, and the full Best AI Low-Code and No-Code Platforms in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can you export the code from Bubble the way you can from FlutterFlow?
The Bubble pages opened for this comparison describe hosting, a built-in database and an AI Agent, and mention no code export. FlutterFlow lists code download on Basic and above, plus export to clean Flutter. Ask Bubble sales before assuming an exit path exists.
Which one costs less for a small team in the first year?
On annual billing Bubble Starter is $32 per month and FlutterFlow Basic is $29 per month, as of November 2026. Bubble shows no monthly-billed price, while FlutterFlow Basic is $39 billed monthly. The plans meter different things, so compare workload units and editors, not just the headline price.
Does Bubble train its AI on what I build?
Section 10 of Bubble's privacy policy says it may use inputs and outputs from Bubble AI Tools to train, refine and develop those tools. Third-party AI services behind the tools follow their own policies. The retention period is not given beyond 'only as long as necessary'.
Does FlutterFlow publish a SOC 2 or ISO certification?
Not on the pages opened. The security page at flutterflow.io/security returned a 404, and the privacy policy names no certification. FlutterFlow lists SSO, audit logs and private cloud options under Enterprise. Ask the vendor for current attestations directly if you need them.