Retool vs Bubble
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders (2026). Last verified June 3, 2026.
The short answer
Bubble ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Operators and founders building apps without engineers. The most powerful and flexible platform for building custom web apps without code.
At a glance
| Retool | Bubble | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Custom internal tools | Complex web applications |
| Pricing | $$ ($10 to $50/user/mo) | $$ ($32 to $349/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
Retool
The fastest way to build powerful internal tools and admin panels.
retool.comSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders (2026)
Bubble
The most powerful and flexible platform for building custom web apps without code.
bubble.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders (2026)
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