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People considering Bubble worry about speed, scalability, lock-in, and legitimacy here’s the real answer based on apps.
Q1 : Why should we use Bubble instead of custom development?
Bubble lets you ship a working product in weeks instead of the months a custom stack usually takes. A lot of the UI, database, and logic get built visually, but you still end up with a real web app with a proper database and workflows behind it. You're just doing it at a fraction of the usual time and upfront cost.
Q2 : Is Bubble just for prototypes, or can we actually run a business on it?
Bubble has grown into a full-stack platform that powers real production apps, including marketplaces, SaaS tools, and internal platforms. For many startups and small to medium businesses, it comfortably handles the MVP phase and early scaling before you ever need to think about a rebuild. CloseFuture has clients running profitable businesses entirely on Bubble.
Q3 : How scalable is a Bubble app really?
Well-designed Bubble apps can handle significant traffic and user counts. Many teams comfortably run apps with tens of thousands of daily users. As you push into very high traffic or heavy computational workloads, you might need targeted optimization or hybrid approaches where Bubble handles the front end and business logic while offloading heavy processing to external services.
Q4 : How does the cost compare to building with a traditional dev team?
For most early-stage products, Bubble is far more cost-effective because you skip hiring a full engineering team and dramatically shorten the build cycle. Over the very long term, platform fees and certain scale limits can make custom code more attractive for huge, mission-critical systems. But for getting off the ground and growing to product-market fit, Bubble usually wins on ROI.
Q5 : Are we locked into Bubble or your agency if we start here?
You're tied to Bubble as a platform the same way you're tied to any cloud provider or SaaS tool, but you're not locked into working with CloseFuture. Any Bubble agency can take over your project. If you ever outgrow Bubble, the product logic, data model, and UX become the blueprint for a future custom build instead of starting from zero.
Q1 : Is Bubble a good fit for non-technical founders?
Yes, absolutely. Bubble was designed so non-technical founders can own their product roadmap, not just their pitch deck. You get a visual way to define data, workflows, and user experience. Meanwhile, CloseFuture handles the architecture, best practices, and tricky technical parts so you don't paint yourself into a corner.
Q2 :Can Bubble support us beyond MVP, or will we have to rebuild immediately if we get traction?
Most teams comfortably stay on Bubble through MVP, early growth, and into meaningful revenue before a rebuild is even a question. When that time comes, you can either optimize your Bubble app, split off heavy components to external services, or gradually rebuild modules in custom code instead of doing a risky "big bang" rewrite.
Q3 : Will investors or technical advisors take a Bubble app seriously?
Investors care about traction, speed of iteration, and whether you understand your technical risks and have a plan. Showing that you used Bubble to move fast, validate your idea, and learn from real users while having a clear scaling or migration strategy usually comes across as pragmatic, not amateur. CloseFuture helps clients frame this correctly when talking to investors.
Q1 : Is Bubble good for internal tools and operations platforms?
Internal tools are actually one of the best use cases for Bubble because the value is in workflows and speed, not pixel-perfect custom code. You can centralize spreadsheets, manual processes, and email chains into one app with permissions, automations, and dashboards, often in just a few weeks.
Q2 : Can Bubble integrate with our existing stack like CRM, ERP, payments, and APIs?
Bubble has strong API capabilities, so it can talk to most modern SaaS tools and custom backends over REST and webhooks. For niche or heavyweight integrations, CloseFuture designs hybrid approaches where Bubble orchestrates the flows while specialized services handle the complex work.
Q3 : How hard will it be for our team to maintain the app after handover?
Part of the job is to structure the database, naming conventions, and workflows so your team can safely adjust copy, logic, and UI without breaking everything. CloseFuture pairs that with documentation and optional training so product or operations people can handle everyday changes, with the agency only stepping in for larger refactors.
Q1 : Will a Bubble app be fast enough for good user experience?
Performance on Bubble depends heavily on how the app is structured: efficient workflows, limited heavy queries on initial load, and smart use of reusable elements. With proper caching, pagination, and good front-end practices, Bubble apps can feel snappy and responsive for most business use cases.
Q2 : Is Bubble good for SEO if we're building a public-facing app or marketplace?
Bubble includes SEO controls for metadata, URLs, sitemaps, and indexing, so public pages can be optimized for search. For highly SEO-driven content sites or blogs, a hybrid approach (Bubble for the app, separate CMS for content) can give you the best of both worlds.
Q3 : What are the main technical limitations we should be aware of?
Very compute-heavy features, ultra-low-latency requirements, or massive, complex data processing can push Bubble to its limits compared to custom infrastructure. When your app reaches that stage, the usual path is to keep Bubble for what it's great at (product UX and workflows) while offloading extreme workloads to dedicated services.
Q1 : How do you price Bubble projects, and what affects the budget most?
Pricing depends on complexity: number of user roles, workflows, integrations, and depth of UX design, not just the number of screens. Simple MVPs and internal tools land at the lower end of the budget range. Complex marketplaces or SaaS platforms with deep integrations and security requirements sit higher. CloseFuture gives transparent estimates before work starts.
Q2 : Who owns the app, data, and accounts?
You own your Bubble app, data, and any connected third-party accounts. CloseFuture works as a collaborator under your workspace. If you ever part ways, you keep the app and can invite another partner or your own team to continue development. Your assets stay yours.
Q3 : How do we know Bubble is the right long-term choice for us?
If your priority today is to launch, learn from real users, and iterate quickly on a reasonable budget, Bubble is usually the right call. As you grow, CloseFuture helps you regularly reassess: optimize on Bubble, go hybrid, or plan a stepwise migration only when scale and complexity truly demand it.
