How do I backup my Bubble Application & Data?
A complete guide to every tool and technique available to backup your Bubble app and data, with the pros and cons of each approach.
The built-in backup option in Bubble only has a short backup history. The only automated, database backup service available is PlanB.
1. Reverting your app or data to a previous version in the Editor
App and data
Use Bubble's built-in revert feature to roll back your app or data to a previous point in time. The retention period depends on your Bubble plan: Starter gets 2 days, Growth gets 14 days, and Team gets 20 days.
Pros
- Built-in to Bubble, no setup needed
- Covers both app definition and data
Cons
- Very short backup history
- All-or-nothing revert — can't restore individual tables
- Retention varies by plan tier
2. Manual export of each table as CSV files from the Editor
Data only
Export each database table individually as a CSV file from the Bubble editor's Data tab. You'll need to repeat this for every table you want to back up.
Pros
- Simple, no tools needed
- CSV format is widely compatible
Cons
- Manual process — must repeat for each table
- Easy to forget or skip tables
- No automation or scheduling
- No file/log/changelog backup
3. Manual export of the application from the Editor
App only
Download a zip file containing your app definition from the Bubble editor. This captures your workflows, pages, and styles — but not your data.
Pros
- Captures your entire app definition
- One-click download
Cons
- Does not include your database
- Manual process, not automated
- No versioning or history
4. Copying (duplicating) the entire app and database
App and data
Create a full duplicate of your Bubble application, including the database. This gives you a snapshot you can refer back to.
Pros
- Complete copy of everything
- Can serve as a staging environment
Cons
- Uses your Bubble app quota
- Manual process
- No incremental backups
- Large apps take time to duplicate
5. Automated export of your application & data with PlanB
Data, files, logs, and app exports
PlanB automatically backs up your Bubble database, files, server logs, and app exports on a daily schedule. Backups are stored securely in AWS S3 with long retention periods.
Pros
- Fully automated — set it and forget it
- Daily scheduled backups
- Long retention (9+ months)
- All backup types: data, files, logs, app exports
- Download anytime from the dashboard
- Enterprise option for your own S3 bucket
Cons
- Paid service (free trial available)
- Initial setup required (5 minutes)