Spawned vs Bubble: Database Support for Token Websites
Choosing the right platform for your token project's website depends heavily on how it handles data. While Bubble is a general no-code platform with a visual database builder, Spawned provides a specialized, integrated data layer built specifically for token and Web3 content. This comparison examines their database support from a creator's perspective.
- •Spawned's database is pre-configured for tokens, with automatic fields for tokenomics, socials, and contract addresses, requiring zero setup.
- •Bubble requires manual database design and connection setup, adding complexity and time before launch.
- •Spawned includes its AI website builder with integrated database at no extra monthly cost, saving $29-$99/month versus Bubble's plans.
- •For token-specific data like holder counts or trade volume, Spawned can integrate live on-chain data directly, while Bubble needs complex API connections.
- •The choice is between Bubble's flexible but manual general-purpose system and Spawned's purpose-built, automatic system for speed and focus.
Quick Comparison
Two Philosophies: General-Purpose vs. Token-Native
The core difference starts with intent.
Bubble is a powerful, general-purpose no-code platform. Its database is a blank canvas—you define every data type (called a 'Thing'), field, and relationship. This offers immense flexibility but requires significant upfront design work. You're building the structure from scratch.
Spawned takes the opposite approach. Its AI website builder includes a database pre-structured for token projects. When you generate a site, key data types like 'Token,' 'Team Member,' 'Roadmap Phase,' and 'FAQ' are already defined with appropriate fields (e.g., token name, symbol, total supply, social media links). The system is built knowing what a token website needs. This is similar to how a specialized tool like our token launchpad is optimized for a specific task versus a general toolbox.
Database Feature Comparison: Spawned vs. Bubble
| Feature | Spawned (AI Token Builder) | Bubble.io |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Setup | Automatic. Database schema is generated with your site. | Manual. You must design data types and fields visually. |
| Pre-built Data Types | Yes. Token, Team, Roadmap, FAQ, etc. | No. Starts empty. |
| Live On-Chain Data | Can be integrated to display live holder counts, price. | Possible via API plugins, but requires manual setup and may incur costs. |
| Relationship Handling | Automatic for site components (e.g., team linked to token page). | Manual. You must define relationships between data types. |
| Cost for Database | Included with the 0.1 SOL launch fee. No monthly fee for the builder. | Requires a paid plan. Database usage and capacity scale with plan tier (starting ~$29/month). |
| Learning Curve | Low. The data structure is implied by the site design. | High. Requires understanding of database design principles. |
| Best For | Token creators who want a professional site fast, without database management. | Developers/businesses needing a fully custom web app with complex, unique data. |
Adding a Team Page: Steps in Each Platform
This concrete example shows the workflow difference.
In Spawned's AI Builder:
- Tell the AI "add a team section with three members."
- The AI generates the page section and creates a 'Team' data type in the background.
- You edit the placeholder text, images, and links directly on the page. The data is saved automatically.
In Bubble:
- In the Data tab, create a new data type called 'Team Member.'
- Add fields: Name (Text), Role (Text), Bio (Text), Photo (Image).
- Create three entries in the database for your members.
- Go to the Design tab, add a repeating group element, and configure it to display the 'Team Member' data type.
- Style the repeating group to show the fields correctly.
Spawned's process is about content entry; Bubble's is about application building.
The Cost of Database Support: More Than Fees
Evaluating database support requires looking at hard costs and soft costs.
Direct Financial Cost:
- Spawned: $0 monthly for the AI website builder and its database. The cost is bundled into the 0.1 SOL (~$20) launchpad fee.
- Bubble: Requires a paid plan for a live site. The Personal plan (
$29/month) has limits on database records and API calls. Handling higher traffic or data needs can push you to the Professional plan ($119/month) or higher.
Indirect 'Time-to-Market' Cost:
- Spawned: Low. The database is ready instantly, letting you focus on marketing and community building immediately.
- Bubble: High. Hours or days spent designing the database, connecting elements, and testing relationships delay your launch. For a token, this lost time can impact momentum.
Ongoing Maintenance Cost:
- Spawned: Low. The system manages itself. Adding a new roadmap phase is as simple as editing a page.
- Bubble: Medium. As your project evolves, you may need to modify the database structure, which can break existing elements if not done carefully.
Critical for Tokens: Integration with Solana Data
A token website isn't static; it should reflect live blockchain data. This is where Spawned's native environment provides a major benefit.
Spawned exists within the Solana token ecosystem. Its builder can be configured to pull in and display live data points—such as current holder count, recent trades from the market, or token balance—directly from the chain or our launchpad's APIs. This creates a dynamic, trustworthy site for potential buyers.
With Bubble, displaying live on-chain data is possible but complex. You would need to:
- Find or create an API connector to a Solana RPC node or indexer.
- Manage API keys and potentially pay for request volume.
- Build workflows to fetch data and update database entries or page elements on a schedule.
- Handle errors and rate limiting.
This technical hurdle makes Spawned's integrated approach significantly more practical for most token creators. For a deeper look at platforms built for tokens, see our 2026 AI builder comparison.
Verdict: Which Database Support is Right for You?
Choose Spawned's AI Builder if: Your primary goal is to launch a professional token website quickly and cost-effectively. You want a database that works automatically, is pre-configured for token projects, and can integrate live Solana data without you writing a single API call. The included builder saves you ongoing monthly fees, and the tight integration with the launchpad streamlines your entire project launch.
Consider Bubble if: You are building a complex web application where the token is just one feature among many, and you need complete, granular control over a custom database schema. You have the time and no-code skill to design and maintain that system and are willing to pay a recurring monthly fee for the platform.
For the vast majority of token creators looking for a website, Spawned's purpose-built database support offers a faster, cheaper, and more focused path to a live site. It removes the database as a barrier, letting you focus on your community and token's success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The content you create (token details, team bios, roadmap text) is your data. You can access and manage it through the builder's editor. For full portability, the generated website is built with standard code, meaning your publicly displayed content is inherently accessible.
Bubble's paid plans offer high caps on database records, suited for large-scale applications. Spawned's database is optimized for the specific, structured data of a token website (team, roadmap, tokenomics). For 99% of token sites, Spawned's capacity is more than sufficient. If you need a massive, general-purpose database, Bubble's model scales further—but at a significant monthly cost.
The AI builder is designed for speed and covers all standard token website fields. For highly unique data needs, you guide the AI during generation or add custom sections with standard HTML/embeds. It's not a free-form database editor like Bubble; it's a structured solution for a known problem set.
They are separate systems. The website builder database manages your site's content. The 0.30% holder reward is a feature of the Spawned launchpad smart contract, automatically distributing a portion of trading fees to token holders. Your website can display information about this reward, but the distribution happens on-chain, independent of the website.
Your website's front-end code can be hosted anywhere. However, the structured database logic behind a Spawned-generated site would need to be recreated manually in Bubble. This is a re-build, not a migration. It's more practical to choose the tool fit for your long-term needs from the start.
The current AI builder is focused on public-facing marketing websites for tokens. It does not include built-in user authentication or private member databases. For a community portal with logins, you would need a more complex application builder like Bubble or custom development.
The AI is trained on thousands of successful token websites. It understands the standard components: a token needs a name, symbol, description, and social links. A team needs roles and bios. By identifying these elements in your project description, it instantiates the appropriate data structure automatically.
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