This Bubble Io Alternative Has A No Code AI Agent Builder!

Everyone Thinks of Bubble First

Bubble has pretty much cemented itself as the go-to for a no code tool for non techs to build web apps that prioritize customizability and potential to scale.

Any no code web app builder entering this niche therefore faces an existential question:

Why would ANYONE use me instead of Bubble?

We get asked to review tons of no code web app builders that end up just being worse versions of the OG.

But once in a while, we come across a gem–a truly viable alternative to Bubble.

This means in addition to being just as capable, it offers unique features and better value.

Momen: A No Code AI Agent & Web App Builder

We’ve seen plenty of no code AI agent builders.

We’ve also seen plenty of no code web app builders.

Momen is the first no code web app and AI agent builder that doesn’t compromise either.

While that is Momen’s biggest selling point, it does offer other advantages, and to avoid going all over the place, we’ll organize our thoughts on Momen like this:

1. Key areas where we think its equal to Bubble
2. Three advantages it has over Bubble
3. One area it lags behind Bubble

Let’s begin.

Similarities between Momen and Bubble

There are really two main reasons Bubble gets recommended, and Momen matches it on both.

1. Full Stack No Code Web App Builder

Both Bubble and Momen are full stack no code app builders with a focus on web apps.

Some people prefer to split their front and back ends for more control.

But for simplicity and convenience you can’t beat an integrated front and back end builder and both Bubble and Momen offer that. 

2. Powerful and Flexible

There are two kinds of drag and drop app builder interfaces.

You have the simple kind like you get with Softr that basically gives you a template for you to fill in the blanks.

Then you have the more granular drag and drop interface that offers:

• Significantly more varied components
• The ability to drill down and customize said components
• APIs calls and database access 
• Actions and workflows
• And more!

Does Bubble’s or Momen’s app builder look prettier and more intuitive? 

That’s in the eye of the beholder.

But one thing’s for certain: Any app screen built on Bubble can probably be built on Momen.

3 Ways Momen Outdoes Bubble

1. AI Agent Integration

Momen users can access a fully decked out AI agent builder inside it so they can easily integrate an AI agent with their no code app.

While it’s not as extensive as a dedicated no code AI agent builder, you can still:

• Choose from a variety of models including your own
• Define its functions
• Fine-tune it with prompts
• Connect agents to each other and specific data sources
• Allow it to use tools

What more can you ask for?

If you believe in a future where having AI agents is a default expectation, Momen makes it easy.

The closest Bubble has is their general API connector, so you have to build your AI agent on another tool and connect it to Bubble–so much for being a full stack app builder! 

2. WAY More Cost-Effective for Heavy Use Apps!

Both Momen and Bubble charge based on how much their servers work. But their models differ.

• Bubble charges by Workload Units: Each fetch, plugin use, and API call costs you.
• Momen charges by Requests Per Second (RPS) and factors in storage and data transfer.

In effect, pricing is similar for new apps with low usage, but as it grows Bubble gets expensive faster–much faster.

Eventually, heavy-use apps may need a $2,000–$3,500/month dedicated instance on Bubble, while Momen’s starts at just $120/month.

3. Better Performance

Momen claims to process 5,000 rows per second vs. Bubble’s 100.

That’s a bold claim, but they back it up with a demo where updating 10,000 rows took Momen less than a second while Bubble took over a minute. 

Even if you don’t need that scale now, it’s nice to know Momen can handle it at no extra cost.

One Area Momen Lags Behind Bubble

There’s no other way to put it: Bubble’s community is heads and shoulders above Momen’s.

Momen launched in 2019, while Bubble’s been around since 2012, giving the latter a seven-year head start, and it shows in terms of their forums.

At a glance, they look similar but the difference is palpable.

Bubble’s forum feels like a community with users helping each other, sharing ideas, and solving issues together.

Momen’s forum feels like a help desk where the Momen team actively responds to threads but there’s less user-to-user interaction.

Many underestimate how important a community is until they experience the supreme honour of being the first user to encounter a particular problem!

It’s a bit like getting a disease with no known cure as of yet!

Compare that to a problem a million other people have faced before–so much easier to troubleshoot!

That’s the power of a community, and here Bubble still has an edge.

Why Choose Momen over Bubble?

People considering Bubble usually want to build a serious web app and are okay with vendor lock-in.

Momen is like Bubble but more cost-effective and better suited for high-usage apps.

It out-Bubbles Bubble.

Sure, its community’s smaller, so you don’t get the benefit of users helping each other out.  

But here’s what you DO get:

• AI Agent Integration
• Better Pricing for High Usage
• Stronger Performance at Scale

We’d argue that these collectively far outweigh a community that will naturally grow with time.

So if you’re going to get locked in anyways, might as well choose the better, more scalable trap!

It’s not Momen’s fault–that’s just the limitation of no-code, which is a topic for another day.

Happy building!

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