Shaker vs Bubble
Bubble is the most established no-code web app builder. Visual editor, vendor runtime, paid forever.
Where Shaker wins
- ✓Shaker generates code you own. Bubble apps live on Bubble forever — no export, no migration.
- ✓Faster first-version: 5 minutes vs 5 hours for a comparable Bubble app.
- ✓No per-row pricing. Bubble charges based on database rows; Shaker does not.
- ✓Multi-stack — generate web, WordPress, Shopify, mobile, bots. Bubble only does web apps.
Where Bubble wins
- ✓Bubble has a 10-year head start on visual editing depth. Complex multi-step workflows are easier to build visually in Bubble.
- ✓Bubble plugin ecosystem is huge. Shaker is newer, with fewer pre-built integrations.
- ✓Bubble community is one of the largest no-code communities. More tutorials, more freelancers.
The full comparison
Bubble pioneered serious no-code in 2012. If you want to drag-and-drop your way to a SaaS without writing code, Bubble can get you there. The visual editor is deep, the plugin ecosystem is mature, and the community is huge.
The catch is ownership. Bubble apps run on Bubble's infrastructure. You cannot export your code. You cannot self-host. You cannot move to AWS. If Bubble raises prices or shuts down a feature you depend on, you have no exit.
Shaker takes a different approach. You describe what you want in plain English. An AI multi-agent pipeline generates a working app — real Next.js, real React, real database schemas. You can edit visually, edit code, deploy to your own infra, or stay on Shaker hosting. The code is yours.
For a prototype or internal tool with 5 users, Bubble is fine. For a real business that might raise funding, hire developers, or migrate later — Shaker is the safer choice.
Pricing comparison: Bubble Starter is $32/month, Growth is $134/month, scaling with database usage. Shaker free tier covers most validation work; paid starts at $19/month with no per-row charges.
Bottom line: if you want a visual builder you live in forever, pick Bubble. If you want a working app you can take anywhere, pick Shaker.
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