Bubble.io's pricing model can be confusing — plans have changed over the years, capacity limits are measured in 'workload units', and it's hard to predict costs as you scale. This guide breaks it down clearly so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Free Plan
Bubble.io's free plan lets you build and test apps without any time limit. You get a Bubble.io subdomain (yourapp.bubbleapps.io), access to all editor features, and can run the app with real users. The main limitation is that the app goes to sleep after inactivity and wakes up slowly — fine for testing, not suitable for a live product.
- Full editor access
- Bubble.io subdomain only
- App sleeps after inactivity
- Limited storage (200MB)
- Ideal for: building and testing your MVP before going live
Starter Plan — $29/month
The Starter plan removes the sleep limitation and adds a custom domain. Your app stays awake and responds instantly. This is the minimum for a live production app.
- Custom domain (yourapp.com)
- No app sleeping
- 2 GB storage
- Basic capacity (suitable for low traffic)
- Ideal for: early-stage apps with limited users (under 500 active users)
Growth Plan — $119/month
The Growth plan is the most commonly chosen for serious apps. It adds significantly more capacity, more storage, two app versions (for staging and production), and more API calls. This is where most growing products sit.
- Custom domain
- 10 GB storage
- Significantly more capacity
- Two environments (live + development version)
- Priority support
- Ideal for: growing apps with 500–10,000 active users
Team Plan — $349/month
- Everything in Growth
- Multiple collaborators with different permission levels
- 20 GB storage
- Highest base capacity
- Ideal for: established products with teams of developers and high traffic
Bubble.io also charges for additional capacity ('workload units') if your app exceeds plan limits during traffic spikes. Budget an additional $10–$50/month for capacity overages once you have regular active users.
Is Bubble.io Worth the Cost?
Compared to traditional app development — $50,000+ to build and $2,000–$5,000/month for hosting and maintenance — Bubble.io is extraordinarily cost-effective. Even the $349/month Team plan is less than the salary of a single junior developer for one day. For MVPs, small-to-medium products, and internal tools, Bubble.io pricing is almost always justified.
Total Cost of a Bubble.io App
- Build cost: $5,000–$30,000 (vs $50,000–$200,000 for traditional dev)
- Hosting: $29–$349/month depending on scale
- Ongoing maintenance: 2–5 hours/month at a fraction of developer rates
- Plugin costs: most are free, some premium plugins cost $10–$50/month
We scope and build Bubble.io applications for clients at a transparent fixed price. Book a free consultation and we'll estimate exactly what your app would cost to build and run.