Understanding Bubble’s 14-Day Free Trial for the Starter Plan
The 14-day free trial for Bubble's Starter plan offers new users an opportunity to explore the platform's features. This guide explains how you can activate the trial, its eligibility conditions, and key limitations, including alternatives if the trial period ends.
General Information about the 14-Day Free Trial
The free trial is exclusively available for new apps created in Bubble.
Once activated, users have 14 days to test the features of the Starter plan.
If not canceled before the end of the trial, the subscription automatically transitions to a paid Starter plan.- Free trials are specific to individual apps, not account-wide. If an app is duplicated, a new trial may be triggered for the copy.
Free trials may not be available in certain regions such as India due to regulatory restrictions. Users in these areas can directly purchase a paid plan.
Steps to Start the Free Trial
Navigate to your app editor and go to Settings.
Under the App Plan tab, click Change Plan.
Select the option to Start 2-week free trial!
Note: You must initiate this process within 10 days of creating a new app for the trial to be available.
During the activation process, Bubble will perform a $1 pre-authorization check on your credit card for validation purposes. This is a temporary hold, not a payment, and it will expire within 5-10 business days, depending on your bank.
Conditions and Limitations for Trial Eligibility
The trial can only be used once per app.
The free trial cannot be reset, reactivated, or extended on an app once it has ended or been canceled.- Bubble subscriptions are app-specific, meaning plans purchased for one app do not apply to others. Each app requires its own subscription or trial period.
Explanation of the $1 Pre-Authorization Hold
When activating the free trial, Bubble requires you to provide a valid credit card.
A $1 pre-authorization hold may appear on your card statement. However: - This is only a temporary hold to verify your payment method. - The $1 amount is not actually charged and will expire within 7 days, releasing the held funds.
Remember that the free trial will automatically convert to a paid plan unless canceled before the 14-day period ends.To prevent automatic rollover, users need to manually downgrade or cancel the trial before it transitions to a paid plan by navigating to the account billing settings.
FAQs
Can I use the trial without submitting my credit card information?
No, Bubble requires a valid credit card to perform the $1 pre-authorization check. This ensures the provided payment method is valid before activating the trial.
Can I reenact the free trial after it is canceled or expired?
No, once the trial period has ended for your app, it cannot be reactivated.