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The Easiest Way to Build a Custom CRM With AI

Building a custom CRM isn’t as expensive or time-consuming as you think. And you don’t even need developers. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple and quick guide to building on Bubble with AI.

Bubble
September 01, 2026 • 17 minute read
Livestream: AMA with Bubble co-founder Emmanuel Straschnov, August 27, 2026, 1 PM ET, with headshot and Bubble logo

August Demos + AMA: Enterprise Hub, Merge Improvements, and What's Next for Scaling

August's demos leaned toward enterprise and scaling. Emmanuel showed read replicas, the new Enterprise Hub, and faster, more reliable merges, then answered community questions and announced the Free-For-All challenge winners.

Emmanuel Straschnov
August 28, 2026 • 12 minute read
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What Is Bubble AI and How Does It Build Apps?

Bubble is an AI-powered platform to generate working apps you can see and edit. Learn what it creates, how the build process works, where mobile fits, and how it differs from AI coding tools.

Bubble
August 19, 2026 • 12 minute read
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Launch Lab Recap: How to Get Your First Users Before Launch

A Launch Lab fireside chat with Emmelie De La Cruz and thoughtbot's Vendela Colavecchio on why you should launch before you're ready, and how a waitlist helps you find users while you build.

Bubble
August 19, 2026 • 5 minute read
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The 8 Best Bolt AI Alternatives in 2026

Compare the top Bolt AI alternatives by use case — from fast browser-based prototyping to full visual control — so you can pick the right tool and ship a real app.

Bubble
August 18, 2026 • 13 minute read
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How Much Does It Cost to Create an App in 2026?

App development in 2026 runs from $5,000–$300,000 for traditional builds to $59/month for AI-powered platforms. Here's a breakdown of what drives the cost, the expenses no one warns you about, and how to choose the right approach for your project.

Bubble
August 17, 2026 • 15 minute read
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The 7 Best Enterprise AI Platforms in 2026 for Dev Teams

Compare the top enterprise AI platforms on model flexibility, governance, deployment options, and rapid app delivery so your team can move from pilot to production with confidence.

Bubble
August 13, 2026 • 22 minute read
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The 8 Best Software To Develop iOS Apps in 2026

The best AI mobile app builders combine AI generation with visual editing, built-in backends, and native publishing. Here's how eight platforms compare — and which fits your situation.

Bubble
August 12, 2026 • 21 minute read
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The 8 Best No-Code App Development Platforms in 2026

Compare the leading no-code app development platforms by use case, channel, and cost — so you can pick the right one and start building without writing a line of code.

Bubble
August 11, 2026 • 22 minute read
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How to Build a Construction Management App in 2026

What to look for in a construction management app, whether to build one or buy one, and how to launch a web and mobile version your field and office teams will actually use.

Bubble
August 07, 2026 • 12 minute read
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Progressive Web App Vs. Native App: What's The Difference?

PWAs and native apps both put your product on someone’s phone, but they work very differently. Here’s how to choose the right approach for yours.

Bubble
August 06, 2026 • 12 minute read
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What Are Mobile App Design Patterns and How Do You Use Them?

Learn what mobile app design patterns are, the core types every builder should know, and how to choose and apply the right pattern for each screen in your app.

Bubble
August 05, 2026 • 11 minute read
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Average Business Startup Costs in 2026 (and How to Estimate Your Own)

There’s no clear-cut answer to how much it costs to start a business. Use these average costs to better estimate your own startup costs, and see how to save on expenses.

Bubble
August 05, 2026 • 16 minute read
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The 8 Best AI Tools for Product Development in 2026

Find the right mix of AI tools for research, design, build, and launch. This guide maps the best AI for product development to your workflow, with clear use cases, tradeoffs, and pricing for each stage.

Bubble
August 04, 2026 • 18 minute read
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Introducing New Native Mobile Capabilities for the Bubble AI Agent (+ More)

The Bubble AI Agent now builds and edits native mobile apps without restrictions, sets up API connections, and fixes issues in your app automatically.

Bubble
August 04, 2026 • 4 minute read