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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Bubble
Star Rating
(165)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansRetool
Star Rating
(344)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Bubble excels in its customized branding capabilities, scoring 8.9 compared to Retool's 7.9. Reviewers mention that Bubble allows for extensive personalization of applications, making it ideal for businesses looking to maintain brand consistency.
- Reviewers mention that Retool shines in data migration with a score of 8.5, while Bubble lags behind at 6.7. Users on G2 highlight Retool's seamless integration with various databases, making it easier to transfer data without complications.
- Users say that both platforms offer strong app complexity features, with Bubble scoring 8.5 and Retool at 8.4. However, reviewers mention that Bubble's no-code approach allows non-developers to create complex applications more intuitively.
- G2 users report that Retool has a slight edge in quality of support, scoring 8.4 compared to Bubble's 7.8. Reviewers mention that Retool's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users needing quick assistance.
- Users on G2 highlight that Bubble's WYSIWYG editor is rated 8.4, making it user-friendly for those unfamiliar with coding. In contrast, Retool's interface is more developer-centric, which some users find less accessible.
- Reviewers mention that Retool's workflow automation features are robust, scoring 8.8, while Bubble's automation capabilities are rated lower. Users report that Retool's tools for automating repetitive tasks significantly enhance productivity.
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
269
Ease of Use
7.7
93
8.6
271
Ease of Setup
8.4
53
8.4
209
Ease of Admin
8.6
47
8.6
149
Quality of Support
7.8
83
8.4
203
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
44
8.9
126
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
85
9.3
248
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
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
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
48
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
75
8.9
37
8.5
73
8.9
38
8.0
71
7.4
30
7.5
70
Data Control
7.0
32
8.5
70
8.0
31
8.4
71
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
111
Not enough data
7.9
102
Not enough data
7.2
98
Not enough data
8.1
110
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
8.3
102
Application Design
Not enough data
8.1
136
Not enough data
8.3
138
Not enough data
7.8
129
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
8.0
132
Data Control
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.3
134
Not enough data
8.1
128
Publishing
Not enough data
8.5
133
Not enough data
8.3
134
Not enough data
8.2
131
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
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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
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Verified
Not enough data
7.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.6
68
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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, and Digital Process Automation (DPA)
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
21.1%
Financial Services
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.9%
Other
50.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bubble
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I have an idea, I can immediately implement it, immediately check it. Immediately I can fix the problems found and move on. The task can be solved in different ways.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Shane A.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
Originally, I would have suggested that Bubble was good for an initial startup trying to validate its market fit. 5 years into it and I can no longer agree. This week Bubble unveiled new pricing that made its platform 8 times more expensive for many people....
Retool
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ajay S.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Easy integrations wherever required. Easy workflow building across all integrations! Love it
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ganesh Chithambalam A.
Verified User in Computer Software
Free and Team Plans don't support end users even though they are advertised on the pricing page. Even the end users can edit the apps. This is a major concern.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I have an idea, I can immediately implement it, immediately check it. Immediately I can fix the problems found and move on. The task can be solved in different ways.
Ajay S.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Easy integrations wherever required. Easy workflow building across all integrations! Love it
Shane A.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
Originally, I would have suggested that Bubble was good for an initial startup trying to validate its market fit. 5 years into it and I can no longer agree. This week Bubble unveiled new pricing that made its platform 8 times more expensive for many people....
Ganesh Chithambalam A.
Verified User in Computer Software
Free and Team Plans don't support end users even though they are advertised on the pricing page. Even the end users can edit the apps. This is a major concern.
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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