DevBX vs Bubble
Bubble can't export source code — migrating off it means rebuilding from scratch — and its Workload-Unit pricing has spiked founders out of business. DevBX gives you your code plus a SQLite file at a flat €19–99/mo.
Last updated 2026-06-25
Why people compare DevBX and Bubble
Bubble is the biggest non-AI no-code platform, and its two structural pains — no code export and usage-based Workload Units — are exactly what DevBX's flat-price ownership answers.
DevBX vs Bubble: side by side
| DevBX | Bubble | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €19–99 flat platform fee / mo | $32–475+ / mo (Workload Units) | DevBX: flat |
| Free tier | Paid — from €19/mo | limited free | |
| AI pricing | ✓ real provider price — no hidden markup | n/a (no AI build) | |
| Hidden markup on failed fixes | ✓ none — free on a flat BYO key | n/a | |
| Full-stack vs UI-only | ✓ full-stack (client + server + DB) | ✓ full-stack (on Bubble) | |
| Code export & ownership | ✓ code + whole DB as one SQLite file | ✗ no source-code export | the core lock-in |
| Backend portable | ✓ yours — plain SQLite file | ✗ locked to Bubble | DevBX: own SQLite |
| Real dev/prod + rollback | ✓ dev/prod + rollback of code AND data | ~ versioning; no DB rollback like ours | |
| Deploy & custom domain | ✓ public URL + custom domain | ✓ deploy + domain | |
| EU / GDPR resident | ✓ EU (Hetzner) — EU-sovereign by default | ~ US-hosted | DevBX: EU |
Competitor facts mid-2026; we never alter a competitor's real pricing — verify before relying on it.
Bubble in brief
Bubble is a mature visual no-code platform with a large ecosystem and deep visual logic builder. It runs your app on Bubble's infrastructure and prices on Workload Units.
The pain people hit
No source-code export means you can never leave without rebuilding, and Workload-Unit pricing can scale unpredictably as your app grows.
Where DevBX is different
Bubble can't export source code (migrating = rebuild from scratch) and its Workload-Unit pricing has spiked founders out of business. DevBX: export your code + one SQLite file you own, at €19–99 flat.
Head-to-head test
We're publishing same-prompt, side-by-side build tests across these tools (same brief, real screenshots, per-use-case scores). Until then, the table above and the deep-dives are drawn from public pricing, docs, and verbatim user reports.
The verdict
Choose DevBX if…
you're tired of paying to fix the AI's mistakes, you want to own your code and database, and EU residency or real dev/prod rollback matters.
Choose Bubble if…
its mature visual logic builder and large plugin marketplace if visual no-code is your preferred way to build and lock-in isn't a concern. DevBX is for people who want to own real code.
FAQ
Can I export my code from Bubble?
Is DevBX cheaper than Bubble at scale?
Build a real app — and actually own it.
You see the real AI price — no hidden markup buried in credits. Your choice of AI provider, and your code plus your whole database (one SQLite file) are yours to export anytime.
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