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Compare Backendless and Bubble 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Backendless
Star Rating
(56)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansBubble
Star Rating
(162)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Bubble excels in its WYSIWYG Editor, scoring 8.4, which allows for intuitive design without needing extensive coding knowledge. In contrast, Backendless received a lower score of 7.9 in this area, indicating that users may find it less user-friendly for visual design tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Backendless shines in Data Security, achieving a score of 9.0, which is higher than Bubble's score of 8.2. This suggests that users feel more confident in the security measures provided by Backendless, making it a better choice for applications that handle sensitive data.
- G2 users highlight that Backendless offers superior Data Migration capabilities, scoring 8.6 compared to Bubble's 6.7. This indicates that users find Backendless more effective for transferring data between systems, which is crucial for businesses looking to switch platforms.
- Users on G2 report that Bubble has a slight edge in App Variety with a score of 8.9, while Backendless scored 9.0. This suggests that while both platforms offer diverse application options, Backendless may provide slightly more flexibility in app types.
- Reviewers mention that Backendless is favored for its ease of administration, scoring 9.4 compared to Bubble's 8.5. This indicates that users find Backendless easier to manage, which can be a significant advantage for teams with limited technical resources.
- Users say that Bubble's Application Templates received a score of 7.1, which is lower than Backendless's 7.6. This suggests that users may find Backendless's templates more useful or varied, enhancing the development process for new applications.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backendless
Free Plan
Free
The cloud-based Free Plan offers the full Backendless cloud software for learning and exploring the platform. The plan can be used to complete gamified tutorials called Missions, complete video tutorial courses, explore App Blueprints, or simply explore the platform as a whole.
- UI Builder
- Real-time Database
- User Authentication and User Management
Bubble
Free
Free
Best for learning how to use Bubble
- Development version
- API connector
- Component library
Free Trial
Backendless
Free Trial is available
Bubble
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
37
8.4
89
Ease of Use
8.8
37
7.7
90
Ease of Setup
8.9
24
8.3
50
Ease of Admin
9.4
24
8.5
45
Quality of Support
8.7
36
7.8
80
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
22
8.4
42
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
33
7.7
82
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.8
16
Management
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Support
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
6.4
13
Development
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Collaboration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
17
8.5
34
9.0
17
8.8
34
8.9
14
8.8
35
7.6
14
7.2
27
Data Control
8.6
15
6.8
29
8.6
15
7.9
28
9.0
17
8.2
33
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Management - API Platforms
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
User Interface Design
7.9
13
8.4
62
|
Verified
8.3
12
8.9
65
|
Verified
6.9
12
7.0
57
|
Verified
8.3
15
8.1
66
|
Verified
Data Control
8.2
12
7.1
50
|
Verified
9.1
13
7.7
54
|
Verified
8.9
14
7.7
62
|
Verified
Publishing
8.6
14
8.5
65
|
Verified
8.8
14
8.1
60
|
Verified
8.0
10
7.6
59
|
Verified
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
API Management
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Integration
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Customizations
Not enough data
6.7
27
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
7.3
31
Not enough data
8.3
30
Growth
Not enough data
6.2
31
Not enough data
6.1
28
Not enough data
5.1
24
Not enough data
5.8
25
Not enough data
7.7
25
Content
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
6.7
27
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
5.6
16
Support
Not enough data
7.1
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backendless and Bubble are categorized as No-Code Development Platforms and Drag and Drop App Builder
Unique Categories
Backendless is categorized as API Development, API Management, Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS), and API Platforms
Bubble is categorized as WebOps Platforms and Website Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Backendless
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Bubble
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
23.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.9%
Sports
5.4%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.4%
Other
51.8%
Computer Software
21.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Education Management
3.4%
Accounting
3.4%
Other
55.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Backendless
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Charles F.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
I like the flexible of Backendless. It can handle all things related to backend development, including database, business logic, and notifications. It's nice to learn one tool that meets so many needs.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
I have discovered Backendless only 6 months ago, and judging from the support forums, the product has gained a lot of maturity in the last years. There are still some enhancements which could make the developer's work easier and faster, like being able to...
Bubble
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrea E.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The easy of making pages with bubble. With bubble, you can make simple applications without need to know how to code
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....
Charles F.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
I like the flexible of Backendless. It can handle all things related to backend development, including database, business logic, and notifications. It's nice to learn one tool that meets so many needs.
Andrea E.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The easy of making pages with bubble. With bubble, you can make simple applications without need to know how to code
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
I have discovered Backendless only 6 months ago, and judging from the support forums, the product has gained a lot of maturity in the last years. There are still some enhancements which could make the developer's work easier and faster, like being able to...
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....
Discussions
What is Backendless used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Backendless
Backendless is a versatile application development platform that serves a variety of essential use cases, making it a valuable tool for developers and...Read more
Backendless has no more discussions with answers
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
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