Comparison
ScratchBoard vs Bubble
No-code visual web application builder
TL;DR
Bubble gives you deep customization for building web apps from scratch. ScratchBoard gives you speed — 25+ marketplace apps you can install and customize instantly, plus an AI agent that builds new apps in minutes. No 5-month learning curve required.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Bubble | ScratchBoard |
|---|---|---|
| AI App Builder | ||
| Pre-built Business Apps | 25+ | |
| Customer Portals | Custom-built | Full checkout & auth |
| Workflow Automation | Visual workflows | 20+ action types |
| RBAC Permissions | Basic | 70+ with field-level |
| Stripe Integration | Via plugin | |
| Self-hosted Option | ||
| Starting Price | $29/mo | $1/mo |
Where ScratchBoard wins
- Much easier to learn — build your first app in minutes, not months
- 25+ marketplace apps you can install and customize instantly
- Customer portals with authentication and Stripe checkout included
- Predictable, transparent pricing that scales with your business
- Enterprise RBAC with 70+ permissions and field-level control
Bubble's strengths
- Visual drag-and-drop app builder
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Custom workflows and conditional logic
- API connector for external integrations
When to choose Bubble
Choose Bubble if you want to build a fully custom consumer-facing web application and have months to invest in learning the platform.
When to choose ScratchBoard
Choose ScratchBoard if you want to launch business applications quickly with pre-built marketplace apps and predictable pricing.
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