Bubble Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Bubble pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $3 to $3 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Bubble offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Bubble branding on app
- Development mode only
- 50 database items
- Community support
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Remove Bubble branding
- Custom domain
- 1 unit of server capacity
- 10GB database storage
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Database items | 50 | Unlimited/Higher |
| File storage | 500MB | Unlimited/Higher |
| Custom domain | Not included | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Remove Bubble branding or Custom domain
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Bubble branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Starter Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Starter $32/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 4 included | 4+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Bubble branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Learning Bubble and building prototypes | Side projects and simple apps going live |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Bubble free?
Yes, Bubble offers a freemium plan with 4 core features included. However, there are limits on database items, file storage that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Bubble's free plan?
Bubble's free plan includes: Bubble branding on app, Development mode only, 50 database items, Community support. Key limits include Database items: 50, File storage: 500MB, Custom domain: Not included.
03 What's NOT included in Bubble's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Remove Bubble branding, Custom domain, 1 unit of server capacity, 10GB database storage. You'll also have Bubble branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Bubble's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Remove Bubble branding or Custom domain, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $32/month.
05 Is Bubble's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Bubble's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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