The Best Bubble Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Bubble builds full web applications with visual programming, starting at $29/mo. Shareables creates embeddable data widgets in minutes from 10+ sources at $6/mo. Choose Bubble for full app development; choose Shareables for quick data display widgets.
Why people look for Bubble alternatives
- 1Need simple embeddable widgets, not a full app
- 2Want setup in minutes, not weeks
- 3Need affordable data display ($6/mo vs $29/mo)
- 4Just want to show data on your existing site
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a Bubble alternative for data display? If you just need to show data on your website without building a full app, Shareables is faster, simpler, and cheaper.
Shareables sets up in 5 minutes; Bubble takes weeks to learn
Shareables embeds on any site; Bubble builds standalone apps
Shareables is $6/mo; Bubble starts at $29/mo
Shareables connects to 10+ data sources; Bubble has its own database
Detailed comparison
Scope
Bubble is a full web app builder. You can build SaaS products, marketplaces, and complex apps with user auth, payments, and workflows.
Shareables creates data display widgets. Connect your data source, pick a template, customize, embed. Done in 5 minutes.
Bottom line: If you need a full app, use Bubble. If you need to display data on your site, Shareables is orders of magnitude simpler.
Shareables vs Bubble at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Bubble |
|---|---|---|
| App building | Makes widgets | Full web apps |
| Ease of use | Up in minutes | A steep learning curve |
| Embeddability | Embeds anywhere | Standalone apps |
| Data display speed | Shareables is much faster for simple data display | Shareables is much faster for simple data display |
| Pricing value | $29/mo+ vs $6/mo | $29/mo+ vs $6/mo |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | Bubble | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Development only, no custom domain) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $29/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $119/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $349/mo |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-app |
Who should choose what?
Choose Bubble if you need...
- Building full SaaS products and marketplaces
- Complex web apps with user auth and payments
- MVPs and prototypes for startups
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
Switching from Bubble
If using Bubble just to display data, Shareables is a simpler approach. Export your data to a spreadsheet and connect to Shareables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bubble for building full web apps (SaaS, marketplaces). Shareables for displaying data on your existing website. They solve very different problems.