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At a Glance
Bubble
Bubble
Star Rating
(162)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Xano
Xano
Star Rating
(60)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Bubble excels in app complexity and variety, with a score of 8.5 and 8.9 respectively, allowing for more intricate applications. In contrast, Xano received perfect scores of 10.0 in both categories, indicating its superior capability for handling complex and diverse app requirements.
  • Reviewers mention that Xano's API testing and data security features are standout elements, scoring 9.6 and 9.3 respectively. Bubble, while strong in API testing with a score of 9.5, does not match Xano's overall data security rating of 9.4, which users highlight as crucial for their projects.
  • G2 users indicate that Xano's ease of use and setup are significant advantages, with scores of 8.5 and 8.8, respectively. Bubble, while still user-friendly, scored lower in these areas at 7.7 and 8.4, suggesting that new users may find Xano more accessible for getting started.
  • Reviewers say that Xano's quality of support is highly rated at 9.4, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Bubble's support, rated at 7.8, is seen as adequate but not as robust, leading to some frustration among users needing assistance.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Xano's application deployment and platform compatibility are exceptional, scoring 9.6 in both areas. Bubble, with scores of 8.5 and 8.0, is perceived as less versatile in these aspects, which can impact users looking for seamless integration across platforms.
  • Reviewers mention that while Bubble offers a decent WYSIWYG editor with a score of 8.4, Xano's editor is slightly better rated at 8.5, indicating a more refined user experience for those focused on design management and customization.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bubble
Free
Free
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Xano
Build (free)
$0.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Bubble
Free Trial is available
Xano
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
89
9.3
44
Ease of Use
7.7
90
8.5
43
Ease of Setup
8.3
50
8.8
24
Ease of Admin
8.5
45
9.1
20
Quality of Support
7.8
80
9.2
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
42
9.4
20
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
82
9.1
41
Features by Category
7.6
19
Not enough data
Functionality
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
Management
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
Support
7.6
14
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
26
Development
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.5
22
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.1
19
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.0
35
9.4
6
Functionality
8.5
34
10.0
6
8.8
34
10.0
6
8.8
35
Feature Not Available
7.2
27
9.4
6
Data Control
6.8
29
8.9
6
7.9
28
8.9
6
8.2
33
9.4
6
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
Business Process ManagementHide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
Not enough data
8.3
16
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.0
7
Not enough data
5.0
7
Process Management
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
9.9
14
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
5.9
9
Customization
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.4
11
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Development
Not enough data
9.2
10
No-Code Development PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.9
70
8.7
35
User Interface Design
8.4
62
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Verified
8.4
28
8.9
65
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Verified
7.7
24
7.0
57
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Verified
7.0
26
8.1
66
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Verified
8.9
27
Data Control
7.1
50
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Verified
7.9
30
7.7
54
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Verified
8.8
31
7.7
62
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Verified
9.3
32
Publishing
8.5
65
|
Verified
9.5
32
8.1
60
|
Verified
9.5
31
7.6
59
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Verified
9.0
28
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
22
API Construction
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.8
20
API Management
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.4
18
Data Integration
Not enough data
9.9
20
Not enough data
9.9
19
Not enough data
8.1
17
6.8
35
Not enough data
Customizations
6.7
27
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
7.3
31
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
Growth
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
Not enough data
Content
7.2
29
Not enough data
6.7
27
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
5.6
16
Not enough data
Support
7.1
26
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bubble
Bubble
Xano
Xano
Bubble and Xano are categorized as No-Code Development Platforms and Drag and Drop App Builder
Unique Categories
Bubble
Bubble is categorized as WebOps Platforms and Website Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bubble
Bubble
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
94.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.7%
Xano
Xano
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
93.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Bubble
Bubble
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%
Xano
Xano
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Real Estate
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Financial Services
6.9%
Other
31.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bubble
Bubble
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrea E.
AE
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.
SA
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....

Xano
Xano
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yuvraj C.
YC
Yuvraj C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Xano is hands down the best no-code backend product ever! It has empowered someone like me, a non-coder, to create incredibly complex solutions within just a few days. It's really user-friendly and intuitive, and once you grasp its concepts, you can...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

I don't love that it's hosted on Google, I would much rather use amazon and their vast collection of other web services.

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Xano
Xano Alternatives
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Discussions
Bubble
Bubble Discussions
How is it
2 comments
Philip M.
PM
Recently changed for the worst. Still has bad management and still has an amazing community! Read more
Horrible page load speeds
1 comment
Eric J.
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
Philip M.
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
Xano
Xano Discussions
Xano is a no-code backend development platform that allows users to build and manage APIs without writing code. It provides tools for database management, business logic, and API endpoints, enabling developers to create scalable and secure backends for web and mobile applications.
1 comment
Inayet H.
IH
Powerful backend solution to build and scale enterprise apps with producing and consuming APIs, using Postgress as their database. A no code to low code...Read more
What is no code backend?
1 comment
Jacques A.
JA
A no-code backend is a platform that allows users to create and manage server-side applications without writing manual code, typically through a graphical...Read more
What does Xano do?
1 comment
Jacques A.
JA
Xano is a No-Code Backend that can power and scale any App. Xano includes a no code api builder, flexible PostgreSQL database and a scalable server. Read more