Honest Comparison
Bubble vs Custom MVP Development
Bubble is powerful for no-code. But should you use it for your MVP?
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Webscension Wins
0
Bubble.io Wins
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
Webscension
Bubble.io
Monthly Cost
~$20/mo hosting
$29-529/month
Performance
Fast, optimized
Often slow
Scalability
Unlimited
Expensive at scale
Custom Logic
Any complexity
Visual programming limits
Code Ownership
Full, portable code
Locked to Bubble
API Integrations
Full control
Limited by plugins
SEO
Full control
Limited
Learning Curve
Done for you
Weeks to learn
Hiring Developers
Large talent pool
Limited Bubble experts
Why Choose Webscension
- No platform lock-in
- Better performance
- Scales affordably
- Full customization
- Easier to hire developers later
- Code you can take anywhere
Why Choose Bubble.io
- Build it yourself
- Visual programming
- No coding required
- Active community
- Good for prototypes
Which One Is Right for You?
Choose Webscension if:
Founders building for scale, products needing custom logic, and anyone who wants to avoid platform lock-in.
Choose Bubble.io if:
Technical prototypes, internal tools, or founders who enjoy building and have time to learn.
Our Verdict
Bubble is impressive for no-code, but production MVPs often outgrow it. Performance issues, platform costs, and vendor lock-in become problems as you scale. For the same investment as 6 months of Bubble, Webscension delivers a custom MVP with no limitations, no lock-in, and code you truly own.
Ready to Build Your MVP?
Get your MVP built in 2 weeks for $2,997. First paying customer within 90 days, or full refund.