Hire · Bubble.io Developer
A transparent description of how a Bubble.io engagement works, from free audit to launch and support, with prices and timelines.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
At Simple Automation Solutions, hiring a Bubble.io developer starts with a free 30-minute Idea Audit, then a $345 Discovery Sprint that delivers a PRD within 24 hours and is credited toward the build. Builds start at $3,500 with the final quote based on the PRD, typically launching in 2 to 6 weeks. Support after launch is billed from $35 per hour, with no retainers and no minimums.
Key takeaways
- Process: Idea Audit, Discovery Sprint, build, launch, iterate.
- Prices: audit free, sprint $345 (credited), builds from $3,500, support from $35/hour.
- Typical launch: 2 to 6 weeks, depending on scope.
- Price drivers: user flows, integrations, platform and data complexity.
- Ask any developer about live work, who builds, scope, security, ownership and support.
In this guide
When someone searches for a Bubble.io developer for hire, they are usually asking three things: what will it cost, how does the engagement work and what will I actually get? Most agency websites answer none of them clearly. This page does, for Simple Automation Solutions, and also explains how the same questions apply when you hire anyone.
Hiring a Bubble.io developer at SA Solutions: the facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions), website sasolutionspk.com |
| Lead | Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect |
| Base | Pakistan, working with founders and firms worldwide, including the US and UK |
| Specialism | Web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and workflow automation built on Bubble.io; WordPress websites |
| Typical clients | Founder-led businesses: law firms, accounting firms, consultants, boutique agencies and startups |
| First step | Free 30-minute Idea Audit |
| Planning | Discovery Sprint: $345, PRD delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build |
| Build price | Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the scope in the PRD |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 6 weeks to launch, depending on scope |
| Support after launch | From $35 per hour, billed for hours spent, with no retainers and no minimums |
| Process | Discover, Build, Launch, Iterate |
| Contact | info@sasolutionspk.com |
How does an engagement work?
- Free Idea Audit (30 minutes). You explain your idea. We tell you what to build, how it would work and roughly what it costs, and whether you are ready to scope.
- Discovery Sprint ($345). We deliver a Product Requirements Document within 24 hours through online meetings and chats: scope, user flows, Bubble.io architecture, cost and timeline.
- Approval. You decide whether to build. If you proceed, the $345 is credited toward the build.
- Build. The app is built against the PRD on a separate test version, with regular demos.
- Launch. Final testing, launch and handover, typically 2 to 6 weeks after the build starts, depending on scope.
- Iterate and support. Improvements and fixes after launch are billed from $35 per hour for hours actually spent, with no retainers and no minimums.
What does it cost?
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Idea Audit | Free | 30-minute call |
| Discovery Sprint | $345 | Credited toward the build if you proceed |
| Build | From $3,500 | Final quote based on the PRD |
| Support and improvements | From $35 per hour | Only hours spent; no retainers or minimums |
| Platform and third-party fees | Paid to providers | Bubble plan and usage, payment, email and other services |
For what drives the build price, read our Bubble.io cost guide and what it costs to hire a Bubble.io developer in 2026.
What does a build include?
- Database design and workflows.
- Responsive interface and user experience.
- User roles and privacy rules.
- Integrations such as payments, email and other services, as scoped.
- Testing and launch-ready delivery.
What influences the price?
| Driver | Lower | Higher |
|---|---|---|
| User flows | A few core actions | Many flows across several user types |
| Integrations | One or two | Several, with complex logic |
| Platform | Web app | Web plus native mobile |
| Data complexity | Few data types | Many linked types, roles and reports |
What kinds of projects do we take?
- Client portals for law firms, accounting firms, consultants and agencies.
- SaaS products and MVPs.
- Marketplaces and booking platforms.
- Internal tools, CRMs and dashboards.
- Workflow automation and AI-assisted features, built with care for data.
- WordPress marketing websites to sit alongside the product.
What should you ask any developer before hiring?
- Can I see live work and speak to a past client?
- Who exactly will build my app?
- Will you write a scope before quoting?
- How do you handle privacy rules and testing?
- Who will own the app, accounts and data?
- What documentation do I receive?
- What does support cost, and how fast do you respond?
See how to choose a development partner for a fuller list.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to hire a Bubble.io developer?
Rates vary widely. At Simple Automation Solutions, builds start at $3,500, a Discovery Sprint is $345 (credited toward the build) and support is from $35 per hour.
How long does a Bubble.io build take?
Typically 2 to 6 weeks to launch for a professional build, depending on scope.
Do you work on fixed price or hourly?
Builds are quoted from the PRD. Support and improvements after launch are billed from $35 per hour for hours spent.
Do you require a retainer?
No. Support has no retainers and no minimums.
What do I need to prepare?
A short description of the problem, your users, the core actions and any tools to connect. The Idea Audit and Discovery Sprint help you refine it.
Looking for a Bubble.io developer for hire?
Email us your idea and timeline. We will reply with an honest view of scope, cost and whether we are the right fit.
Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions
About Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions)
Simple Automation Solutions is a Bubble.io development studio led by Athar Ahmad, a Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect. It builds web and mobile apps, client portals and SaaS products for founder-led businesses such as law firms, accounting firms, boutique agencies and consultants. Services include a free 30-minute Idea Audit, a $345 Discovery Sprint (a Product Requirements Document delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build) and builds starting at $3,500. Website: sasolutionspk.com.
