# Bubble vs Zapier

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Bubble

| Attribute | Bubble | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 70.9 (73% (medium)) | 60.6 (71% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A platform for creating web and native mobile applications using visual development tools and a usage-based pricing model with a free tier to get started. It is indexed under No-Code Automation Tools.","source":"https://bubble.io/pricing","question":"What is Bubble?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bubble offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Starter, Growth and Team. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://bubble.io/pricing","question":"Is Bubble free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bubble supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://bubble.io/pricing","question":"What platforms does Bubble support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Bubble, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://bubble.io/pricing","question":"Can Bubble be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Bubble. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Bubble not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://bubble.io/security","question":"What security certifications does Bubble have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Bubble is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://bubble.io/pricing","question":"Where is Bubble available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A subscription-based automation platform that links AI agents, workflows, forms, and data management tools to 9,000+ integrated applications. Supports visual workflow building, custom code execution, and AI-powered actions across both public and embedded implementations. It is indexed under No-Code Automation Tools.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What is Zapier?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zapier offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Professional, Team and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"Is Zapier free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zapier supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Zapier support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zapier, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"Can Zapier be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 14 integrations for Zapier, including NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, ChatGPT, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Teams and Zendesk, plus 6 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What does Zapier integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Zapier. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zapier not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Zapier have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A no-code application development platform combining visual editors with AI prompting to create scalable web and mobile apps. Applications deploy to web browsers and native iOS/Android stores with built-in cloud hosting and backend infrastructure included. | A platform that automates work across 9,000+ business applications with AI integration, task-based consumption, and team collaboration controls. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"cloud","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"app_builder":true,"pricing_metric":"consumption","visual_builder":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"8,000+ plugins","custom_http_connector":true,"environments_versioning":true}` | `{"hosting":"cloud","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"rbac_audit":true,"app_builder":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium_with_task_credits","error_handling":true,"pricing_metric":"task","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"9,000+ applications","custom_http_connector":true,"builder_ui_architecture":"visual_node_canvas","environments_versioning":true,"custom_http_webhook_catch_and_triggering":true,"native_llm_nodes_anthropic_openai_gemini":true,"sub_workflow_calling_and_reusable_templates":true,"human_in_the_loop_approval_steps_via_slack_email":true}` |
| integrations.count | 8,000 | 9,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"API connector","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"NetSuite"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Microsoft Dynamics CRM"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"Jira Software Cloud"},{"name":"Any.do"},{"name":"Jotform"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Claude","native":true},{"name":"Cursor","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Development version","API connector","1 app editor","50K workload units/month","6 hours of server logs","Web app","Component library","Web debugger","Mobile app","Native mobile editor","Mobile debugger","On-device testing"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Projects that are under construction","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"app_editors":"1","server_logs":"6 hours","workload_units":"50K/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$59/month (billed annually)","features":["Everything in Free","Recurring workflows","Basic version control","175K workload units/month","2 days of server logs","Branding","Live website","Custom domain","5 build submissions/month","3 live app versions","Unlimited OTAs"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Projects that are ready to launch","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"server_logs":"2 days","workload_units":"175K/month","live_app_versions":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$209/month","features":["Everything in Starter","Premium version control","Two-factor authentication","2 app editors","10 custom branches","250K workload units/month","14 days of server logs","10 build submissions/month","5 live app versions"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":209,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for team collaboration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"app_editors":"2","server_logs":"14 days","workload_units":"250K/month","custom_branches":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$549/month","features":["Everything in Growth","Sub apps","5 app editors","25 custom branches","500K workload units/month","20 days of server logs","20 build submissions/month","8 live app versions"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":549,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for scaling your team and business","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"app_editors":"5","server_logs":"20 days","workload_units":"500K/month","custom_branches":"25","build_submissions":"20/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Everything in Team","Custom workload units","Choice of hosting location","Customizable server","Dedicated support team","Pay by invoice or ACH","Custom builds/month","Custom live app versions"],"contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Workload tiers"},{"name":"File storage","components":[{"per":{"qty":100,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":3,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Plugin subscriptions"}],"summary":"Free plan with 50K workload units/month. Starter at $59/month (annual billing). Growth at $209/month. Team at $549/month. Enterprise custom pricing. Consumption-based workload add-ons available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://bubble.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-23T14:37:07.332Z","startingPrice":{"amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Team","features":["Shared app connections","Shared workspace","Priority support","24/7 email support","Weekday live chat"],"description":"Shared app connections, shared workspace, priority support for team collaboration","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Advanced admin permissions","Single sign-on","Custom data retention","Priority support","Screen-share support (6am-6pm EST, M-F)","Technical Account Managers"],"description":"Advanced security, governance, monitoring, SSO, custom data retention, screen-share support, Technical Account Managers","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Task-based usage model. Zapier SDK free during beta.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://zapier.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T16:18:39.213Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":59,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://bubble.io/security_acknowledgements | - |

## Capabilities (No-Code Automation Tools)

| Capability | Bubble | Zapier |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Builder** |  |  |
| Visual flow builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inline code steps (JS/Python) | - | ✓ |
| Branching / conditionals | - | ✓ |
| Loops / iteration | - | - |
| Error handling / retries | - | ✓ |
| AI / LLM actions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front-end app builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Connectors** |  |  |
| Pre-built connectors | 8,000+ plugins | 9,000+ applications |
| Custom HTTP connector | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Cloud only | Cloud only |
| **Governance** |  |  |
| Environments + version control | ✓ | ✓ |
| RBAC + audit log | - | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing metric | Consumption | Task |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:17:37.829Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*