By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At 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 |
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.
Pricing
| 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 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Bubble
Strengths
- + Build full web applications visually
- + User authentication, payments, and workflows
- + Marketplace and SaaS product templates
- + Large plugin ecosystem
Weaknesses
- - Steep learning curve (weeks to learn)
- - Expensive for simple needs
- - Performance can be slow
- - Overkill for data display widgets
Shareables
Strengths
- + Supports 10+ data sources (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, Trello, and more)
- + Embeddable widgets that work on any website or page builder
- + 20+ widget templates (blog, products, events, FAQ, testimonials, charts, and more)
- + Quick setup, under 5 minutes from data to live widget
Weaknesses
- - No user authentication or login portals
- - No form submissions or data write-back
- - Newer platform, smaller community compared to established players
- - Limited to displaying and presenting data (read-only)
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
What customers say
“This is a game-changer for our agency in terms of enhancing our clients' experience without complicating our backend support, as the clients can simply update spreadsheet information in real time. Once it's set up and optimized, it's pretty much plug and play. If you want dynamic content displayed in a very digestible, beautifully presented format, Shareables will be a great tool for you. Ryan also provides very fast support to solve all my questions.”
Byron
Aranka Media
“For product showcases and micro-directories, Shareables feels like a perfect starter replacement for Softr, Glide, and CommonNinja — especially when embeds and flexibility matter. Setup was fast. I connected my data, picked a layout, and published in minutes. Embeds worked exactly how I needed. Audio players, videos, and custom elements felt native inside the listings, not bolted on. Simple tool. Fast results. Exactly what I needed.”
Prashant
Mahakatha
“Shareables is exactly what I was looking for to quickly build and share curated directories. The interface is incredibly clean, and the setup process is fast and intuitive. I looked into heavier directory tools like Brilliant Directories and also considered building custom frontends connected to Airtable. Those solutions felt too bulky, expensive, and time-consuming. Shareables strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality.”
Noah Reed
Frequently Asked Questions
Bubble for building full web apps (SaaS, marketplaces). Shareables for displaying data on your existing website. They solve very different problems.