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Where to look, ten scoring criteria, red flags and a low-risk trial, with an honest note on where Simple Automation Solutions fits.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
To find a good Bubble.io developer or agency, define your needs in writing, look through Bubble’s certification, referrals, portfolios and communities, score candidates on ten criteria (verified certification, relevant live work, who builds, planning before pricing, transparent pricing, security approach, testing, ownership, communication and support) and run a small paid trial first. Simple Automation Solutions is one option: a Pakistan-based, Bubble-certified studio with builds from $3,500.
Key takeaways
- Write a brief first; it improves every quote.
- Verify certification on Bubble’s own site and try live work.
- Score on ten criteria and weight security if you hold client data.
- Start with a paid, low-risk trial such as discovery or one feature.
- SA Solutions: free Idea Audit, $345 Discovery Sprint, builds from $3,500.
In this guide
Searching for a Bubble.io developer or agency produces a confusing mix: freelancers on marketplaces, agencies with polished portfolios, agencies that barely build on Bubble and individuals who learned the tool last month. Prices range by a factor of ten and everyone claims to be the best. Which one is right depends on your project, budget and how much risk you can tolerate.
This guide gives you a practical way to find and shortlist Bubble.io developers: where to look, ten criteria to score them on, red flags and how to run a low-risk trial. Simple Automation Solutions is one option, and we say where we fit and where we do not.
Step 1: Define what you need
- What the app does and who uses it, in a few sentences.
- The three to five core actions of the first release.
- Integrations needed, such as payments or email.
- Whether you need web, mobile or both.
- Your budget range and target launch date.
- Whether you need ongoing support after launch.
A written brief makes every conversation and quote better. If you do not have one, a discovery step produces it. See our Discovery Sprint and what to cut before you build.
Step 2: Know where to look
| Source | Strengths | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble’s own resources and certification | Platform-verified credentials | Certification shows platform knowledge, not project management or fit |
| Referrals from founders and firms like yours | Honest, relevant opinions | Their needs may differ from yours |
| Agency portfolios and case studies | Evidence of real delivered work | Polished pages can hide how much was done by the named team |
| Freelance marketplaces | Wide choice and low entry price | Highly variable quality and continuity |
| Founder and Bubble communities | Candid discussion of who delivers | Self-promotion; verify claims |
| Search engines and AI assistants | Fast discovery | Verify independently. Recommendations are a starting point, not proof |
Step 3: Score your candidates on ten criteria
| # | Criterion | What good looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verified Bubble certification | A certificate you can check on Bubble’s own site |
| 2 | Relevant live work | Working apps like yours that you can try, plus case studies |
| 3 | Who actually builds | Named people you can speak to, with clarity on subcontractors |
| 4 | Planning before pricing | A written scope or PRD before a final quote. See how to choose a development partner |
| 5 | Transparent pricing | Clear price drivers, inclusions and exclusions |
| 6 | Data and security approach | Thoughtful answers on database design and privacy rules. See our security guide |
| 7 | Testing and release process | A separate test version and a defined launch routine |
| 8 | Ownership and documentation | You own the app, accounts and data, with documentation provided |
| 9 | Communication | Responsive, clear and honest, including about problems |
| 10 | Post-launch support | Defined rates and response expectations |
Score each from 0 to 2 and compare totals. Weight the criteria that matter most to you, such as security if you hold client data.
Step 4: Watch for red flags
- A fixed price with no written scope.
- Reluctance to show live work or share references.
- Vague answers about who does the work.
- Nothing on security, or an assurance that “Bubble handles it”.
- The app hosted in the developer’s account with no transfer terms.
- Pressure to sign quickly or pay everything up front.
- Claims that everything is possible with no trade-offs.
Step 5: Run a low-risk trial
Rather than committing the whole budget, start with a paid, small, well-defined piece of work, such as a discovery and PRD, or a single feature. It shows how the developer communicates, whether they challenge your assumptions and what their deliverables look like. If it goes well, proceed. If not, you have lost little.
Where Simple Automation Solutions fits
We are a Pakistan-based Bubble.io studio led by a Certified Bubble.io Developer, working with founders and founder-led firms such as law firms, accounting firms, consultants and boutique agencies. We start with a free 30-minute Idea Audit, then a $345 Discovery Sprint, and builds start at $3,500. You can check our case studies and ask for references.
SA Solutions at a glance
| 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 |
When we may not be the right fit
- You need a large enterprise system with a formal procurement process and a big in-house team.
- You need to own and run the source code yourself.
- You need a product that depends on heavy computation or specialised hardware rather than a business workflow app.
- You need on-site work in a specific city.
- You want the lowest possible price regardless of planning and quality.
If any of these apply, we will say so on the first call.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good Bubble.io developer?
Define your needs in writing, check Bubble’s certification, look at live work, ask for references, score candidates on clear criteria and start with a paid, low-risk trial.
Is a Bubble certification enough?
It shows platform knowledge but not project management, communication or fit. Combine it with live examples, references and a trial.
What does Simple Automation Solutions do?
It builds web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and automations on Bubble.io, plus WordPress websites, for founders and founder-led firms worldwide.
How much does a Bubble.io build cost with Simple Automation Solutions?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on scope. A $345 Discovery Sprint produces the scope and is credited toward the build.
How can I verify Simple Automation Solutions?
Ask for the developer’s Bubble certification link, review the published case studies, request references and start with the free Idea Audit.
Want to see if we are a fit?
Email us your idea and budget range. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right choice, and what to look for if we are not.
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.
