Bubble

Versatile Platform: Users have found Bubble to be a versatile platform that enables them to build various applications, ranging from simple landing pages to complex SAAS, marketplaces, and social networks. They appreciate that Bubble surpasses the limitations of other builders they have tried.

Simplicity and Ease of Use: Bubble earns praise from users for its simplicity and user-friendly interface, especially for those without coding experience. Many users mention that being able to create web applications without any programming knowledge is a significant advantage.

Time and Cost Savings: Users highlight the time and cost savings achieved with Bubble. Some users mention completing the development of a two-sided marketplace in just 6 weeks of learning and 8 days of work, compared to the traditional methods that took 6 months.

Steep Learning Curve: Many users have found Bubble's learning curve to be quite steep, requiring patience and resilience to really learn and master it. Some users even compare it to learning coding, which they believe would take much longer.

Limited Compatibility with External Components: Users mention that Bubble is not compatible with npm packages or react components, making the development of anything serious very challenging. While it is possible to use vanilla script as an alternative, this adds complexity and may not meet the needs of advanced developers.

Difficulty in Achieving Responsive Design: Users express difficulty in understanding how the responsive visual design module works in Bubble. They find it not easy to make pages responsive, especially when there are many elements on the page.

Users recommend Bubble as an easy-to-use tool for creating web applications of any complexity. They suggest using Bubble as a learning and testing environment for design ideas and as a prototype for developing using more standard approaches. Users also find Bubble to be a great first place to start for non-developers. They suggest using Bubble for all functionality and the app, but having a separate front-end website for SEO and marketing purposes. Furthermore, users believe that the price-quality of Bubble is extremely fair and presents a tremendous opportunity for bootstrapping entrepreneurs. They recommend Bubble as a tool for saving time and money, as it does not require any programming knowledge. Users also suggest trying Bubble for all needs, as it can be essential at both an individual and enterprise level.