Can I open-source Bubble?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. NocoDB (64k stars), Appsmith (37k stars), ToolJet (36k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Bubble — self-host in one command and stop paying $59/mo.
They pay because future changes can be made visually without owning a codebase.
xvisual editor
xworkflow builder
xplugin marketplace
xhosting/scaling
xnondeveloper maintenance
xtemplates
These projects already replace it, free.
BBudibaseCustom web apps with data, forms, screens, and automations; design freedom is far below Bubble's.open source↗NNocoBaseA full database-backed web-app builder with pages, roles, actions, workflows, and plugins; more business app than consumer startup.open source↗CCortezaA self-hosted business-app suite with records, pages, workflows, charts, and enterprise-grade amounts of configuration.open source↗What each one is, in full: Budibase
all 8 open-source alternatives to Bubble →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Bubble pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free, web & mobile | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 1 editor; 50,000 workload units/month; 6 hours server logs; development version only |
| starter, web & mobile | — | $59/workspace | 1 editor; 175,000 workload units/month; 2 days logs; 5 mobile build submissions/month; 3 live app versions |
| growth, web & mobile | — | $209/workspace | 2 editors; 250,000 workload units/month; 14 days logs; 10 branches; 10 build submissions; 5 live versions |
| team, web & mobile | — | $549/workspace | 5 editors; 500,000 workload units/month; 20 days logs; 25 branches; 20 build submissions; 8 live versions |
| enterprise | custom | — | Custom workload, hosting region, server, build and support limits |
free tier1 editor; 50,000 workload units/month; 6 hours of server logs; development-only web/mobile versions with no live deployment
billingmonthly + annual (save up to 20%); each project needs its own plan
hidden costsWorkload units are the real meter and web + mobile share one allowance; overage or prepaid workload tiers cost extra, storage is $3 per additional 100 GB/month, and paid plugin subscriptions are separate
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Bubble?
Yes. Budibase replaces Bubble today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Bubble cost?
Bubble costs about $59/month (Starter, Web & Mobile, checked 2026-08-14), which is $708 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Bubble?
Honestly: visual editor; workflow builder; plugin marketplace; hosting/scaling; nondeveloper maintenance; templates. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Bubble?
Yes: Budibase (Custom web apps with data, forms, screens, and automations; design freedom is far below Bubble's.) NocoBase (A full database-backed web-app builder with pages, roles, actions, workflows, and plugins; more business app than consumer startup.) Corteza (A self-hosted business-app suite with records, pages, workflows, charts, and enterprise-grade amounts of configuration.) All 8 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/bubble/alternatives.