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Bubble vs ToolJet

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Entry price
Bubble from $59/mo, ToolJet from $79/seat/mo — different billing units, so no direct winner
Free plan
Both have one
Public API
ToolJet has one; not confirmed by us for Bubble
Higher Trust score
ToolJet — 92 vs 84 for Bubble
Best fit
Bubble: Non-technical founders building an MVP or internal tool · ToolJet: Internal tools and admin panels that need to connect to many data sources

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

BubbleVisual no-code builder for web and native mobile apps, with an AI generator that drafts the first version from a prompt.ToolJetLow-code platform that pairs a natural-language app generator with a drag-and-drop builder and 80+ data connectors.

Side by side

FactBubbleToolJet
CategoryNo-code & Low-code BuildersNo-code & Low-code Builders
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$59/mo$79/seat/mo
Public APINot confirmedYes
Trust score84 / 10092 / 100
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, API
CompanyBubble Group, Inc.ToolJet Solutions Inc.
Launched2012—
Last verifiedOct 29, 2026Oct 15, 2026

What our research says

Bubble

Bubble suits founders and teams who want a real database-backed product without hiring engineers, and who accept living inside one vendor's platform. People who want exportable code or predictable hosting costs at scale should look at code-generating builders instead.

Pros

  • Database, hosting, auth and deployment come in one platform
  • Native mobile editor and on-device testing are included even on Free
  • AI app generation does not consume AI credits
  • Large plugin and template ecosystem

Cons

  • No code export, so leaving Bubble means rebuilding
  • Headline paid prices are billed annually
  • The AI Agent is still in beta and draws on a capped credit pool

ToolJet

ToolJet's pitch is standard low-code territory, drag-and-drop UI plus 80+ data connectors for internal tools, with an AI layer that drafts a starting app from a description instead of a blank canvas. The self-hosting option matters for teams that can't put internal data on someone else's cloud, which several AI-only app builders don't offer at all.

Pros

  • Self-hosting is a real option, not just a cloud-only SaaS
  • 80+ data-source integrations plus a built-in PostgreSQL database
  • AI agent builder and workflow automation beyond just UI generation
  • Free tier is usable for small projects (2 apps, 100 AI credits)

Cons

  • Pricing is per builder seat, which scales fast for larger teams
  • AI generation produces app configuration, not fully custom code, so complex logic still needs manual work
  • Enterprise tier starts high ($3,000/month) with details behind a sales call

Which one fits

Choose Bubble if you need

  • Non-technical founders building an MVP or internal tool
  • Teams shipping one app to web and native mobile from one editor
  • Agencies building client apps on a single platform

Choose ToolJet if you need

  • Internal tools and admin panels that need to connect to many data sources
  • Teams that want the option to self-host instead of using a vendor's cloud
  • Engineers who want AI-drafted scaffolding but full code-level control after that

Bubble vs ToolJet: the questions people ask

Is Bubble cheaper than ToolJet?

They charge in different units, so there is no like-for-like answer: Bubble starts at $59/mo, ToolJet at $79/seat/mo. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it.

Does Bubble or ToolJet have a free tier?

Both: Bubble has a free tier, and ToolJet has a free tier.

Which has a public API, Bubble or ToolJet?

ToolJet ships a public API, as of our last verification. A public API for Bubble is not confirmed by us — check its developer docs before you plan an integration.

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