What are the user, traffic, and collaborator limits for a Bubble app?
Bubble's platform is designed to scale dynamically with your app's growth, making it possible to support a wide range of user bases without imposing strict limits on the number of users, traffic volume, or overall data storage. However, performance, cost, and other limitations depend largely on your workload usage and plan specifics. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of these key aspects:
No Fixed User or Traffic Limits
Bubble does not enforce a ceiling on the number of registered users, daily active users (DAU), or traffic levels. Here are a few key points:
Regardless of the Bubble plan you're on, there are no hard restrictions on user signups or application traffic, even for the Free plan, although the specifics on performance may vary.
Automatic scaling ensures that your app can handle increased loads of user activity, provided the workload stays within sustainable levels. The important constraint isn’t user count but the resource usage generated by user behavior or app complexities.
Workload-Based Performance and Cost Considerations
Bubble's pricing model is centered around workload usage rather than the simple number of users or DAU. Here's how workload impacts your plan:
What Affects Workload? - Workload includes both front-end and back-end activities, such as user interactions, workflows being processed, and database operations. - Even a small user base that performs resource-intensive tasks can generate high workload usage.
Cost Implications - As workload increases, your cost might rise regardless of user count. Users can monitor their usage through tools like workload charts and the Subscription Planner available in the Bubble dashboard. - Starting with a lower or Free plan and upgrading based on operational needs is a practical approach for managing costs.
Collaborator Limits on the Growth Plan
For team collaboration, Bubble includes a set number of editor seats specific to each plan.
For up-to-date information on collaborator limits, check bubble.io/pricing
Summary of Key Recommendations
Take advantage of Bubble's tools to monitor workload usage effectively, ensuring your app remains within sustainable operating standards.
Plan upgrades only when necessary to meet workload requirements, user activity peaks, or collaboration demands.
For collaboration-intensive needs, evaluate higher-tier plans to support broader team workflows.
By understanding the balance between user traffic, workload, and collaborator limitations, you can make the most of Bubble's scalable architecture while optimizing costs and performance.