Bubble vs Retool Pricing (2026)
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Bubble vs Retool

No-Code/Low-Code pricing comparison · 2026

Bubble has a free plan, then $32–$349/mo, while Retool has a free plan, then $10–$50/user/mo. Retool is typically 75% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · No-Code/Low-Code
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Bubble
Bubble is a leading visual programming platform for building web applications without code
verified 7d ago
$1.2K $66K
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Retool
Retool is a low-code platform specifically designed for building internal tools, admin pan
verified 4d ago
$1.2K $66K
View pricing →
Recorded annual contract medians
Bubble median is $65K less than Retool · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $1.2K
Spread 98%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
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no public list price found
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no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$1.2K/yr
Vendr · n=239
Median annual
$66K/yr
Vendr · n=159 avg 19% negotiated
REF · 01

Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 5 sourced facts
1 contract · Vendr median · 3 review platforms
Last verified 1w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 22 sourced facts
19 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 4d ago
Confidence Medium confidence
REF · 02

Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
5 documented
  • Enterprise-only customer support
    $10,000+
    2 sources
  • Source control locked to Enterprise tier
    $10,000+
    2 sources
  • External user pricing scales poorly
    $4-$8 per external user/month (Business)
    4 sources
  • Performance issues at scale
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Poor Support Quality Adds Hidden Time Cost
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
7.3out of 5 (25)
Trustpilot
1.7out of 5 (141)
G2
4.4out of 5 (180)
Best for
Learning Bubble and building/prototyping web + mobile apps
Watch out
Outdated and Awkward UI
TrustRadius
8.4out of 5 (26)
Trustpilot
1out of 5 (1)
Best for
Developers and early exploration
Watch out
Critical bugs go unfixed for weeks despite support acknowledgment
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
No-Code/Low-Code

Bubble

Free plan; paid $32–$349
/mo
5 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
No-Code/Low-Code

Retool

Free plan; paid $10–$50
/user/mo
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Bubble and Retool both operate in the no-code/low-code category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Bubble Retool
Free Free /month Free /month
Starter Custom Custom
Growth Custom Custom
Team Custom Custom
Enterprise Custom —

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Bubble

3 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$119/month
Growing Business
billed annually ($134 month-to-month)
$349/month
Enterprise Setup
billed annually ($399 month-to-month)

Retool

9 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$50
Growing Business
per builder + $15 per internal user per month billed annually ($65 + $18 month-to-month)
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
See all 9 scenarios →

Market Intelligence

Bubble

Median annual cost
$1,189
Based on
239 deals

Retool

Median annual cost
$66,000
Average negotiated discount
19%
Based on
159 deals

What Users Say

Bubble

G2
4.4out of 5 (180)
Trustpilot
1.7out of 5 (141)
TrustRadius
7.3out of 10 (25)
Top complaints
  • Outdated and Awkward UI
  • Steep Learning Curve
  • Default Element Settings and Customization Issues

Retool

Trustpilot
1out of 5 (1)
TrustRadius
8.4out of 10 (26)
Top complaints
  • Critical bugs go unfixed for weeks despite support acknowledgment
  • Support team unfamiliar with their own product and pricing
  • Per-user pricing too expensive for occasional or low-usage internal apps

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