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At a Glance
Bubble
Bubble
Star Rating
(159)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Glide
Glide
Star Rating
(625)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 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, with a score of 8.5, allowing for more intricate applications compared to Glide's score of 7.8. Reviewers mention that this complexity enables them to build more feature-rich applications tailored to their specific needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Glide shines in ease of use, scoring 9.1, which makes it more accessible for beginners. Users on G2 highlight that the intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality simplify the app creation process, making it ideal for those without a technical background.
  • G2 users report that Bubble offers superior customized branding options, scoring 9.0, which allows businesses to create a unique identity for their applications. In contrast, Glide's score of 7.2 indicates limitations in this area, with users expressing a desire for more branding flexibility.
  • Users say that Glide's workflow automation features, scoring 8.3, are particularly effective for streamlining processes, while Bubble's score of 8.0 shows it also provides automation but with less user satisfaction. Reviewers mention that Glide's automation capabilities help save time and improve efficiency.
  • Reviewers mention that Bubble's application deployment score of 8.5 is slightly lower than Glide's 8.9, indicating that Glide may offer a more seamless deployment experience. Users on G2 appreciate Glide's straightforward deployment process, which reduces the time to market for their applications.
  • Users report that Bubble's data migration capabilities score 6.7, which is notably lower than Glide's 7.9. Reviewers express frustration with the complexity of migrating data in Bubble, while Glide users appreciate the smoother transition process, making it easier to manage data across platforms.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bubble
Free
Free
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Glide
Free
Free
Per Month
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Free Trial
Bubble
Free Trial is available
Glide
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
87
8.6
500
Ease of Use
7.7
87
9.1
504
Ease of Setup
8.4
47
9.1
392
Ease of Admin
8.5
44
9.0
378
Quality of Support
7.8
78
8.5
428
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
8.9
358
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
80
9.3
481
Features by Category
Workplace Innovation PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.2
782
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
7.8
61
Not enough data
8.4
60
Automation
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
8.6
61
Development
Not enough data
8.1
61
Not enough data
7.7
61
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
7.6
61
7.6
129
Not enough data
Functionality
7.7
16
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
Management
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Support
7.4
13
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.0
206
7.8
523
Functionality
8.5
32
7.8
79
8.9
32
7.9
78
8.9
33
7.3
72
7.1
25
7.7
76
Data Control
6.7
27
7.9
74
7.8
26
8.1
73
8.2
31
7.9
71
No-Code Development PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
7.9
570
8.4
3,419
User Interface Design
8.4
59
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Verified
9.0
306
9.0
62
|
Verified
7.9
340
7.0
54
|
Verified
7.9
332
8.1
63
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Verified
8.4
344
Data Control
7.1
47
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Verified
8.3
336
7.7
51
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Verified
8.4
376
7.8
59
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Verified
8.2
344
Publishing
8.5
62
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Verified
9.0
367
8.0
57
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Verified
8.7
366
7.7
56
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Verified
8.4
308
6.8
341
Not enough data
Customizations
6.3
24
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
Growth
6.1
28
Not enough data
6.0
25
Not enough data
5.0
21
Not enough data
5.9
22
Not enough data
7.6
22
Not enough data
Content
7.4
26
Not enough data
6.6
24
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
4.9
13
Not enough data
Support
7.1
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bubble
Bubble
Glide
Glide
Bubble and Glide 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
Glide
Glide is categorized as Workplace Innovation Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bubble
Bubble
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
94.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.7%
Glide
Glide
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Bubble
Bubble
Computer Software
21.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Accounting
3.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
2.7%
Other
55.5%
Glide
Glide
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Computer Software
8.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Education Management
4.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.3%
Other
69.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bubble
Bubble
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ирина .
И
Ирина .
Verified User in E-Learning

high-speed query processing great features for custom logic almost unlimited development opportunities

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....

Glide
Glide
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vjera B.
VB
Vjera B.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

One of the most beneficial aspects of Glide is its versatility and ease of use. Educators and students can create interactive and engaging mobile apps without extensive coding knowledge. With Glide, educators can design customized apps for various...

Most Helpful Critical Review
AA
Austin A.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Level of polish. There are some interesting UI choices and sometimes there are seemingly obvious features and settings that are either non-existant or very hard to find.

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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
Glide
Glide Discussions
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