Why use Hostgrid with Bubble?
Bubble is a powerful no-code platform for building SaaS apps, marketplaces, and internal tools. However, Bubble only supports a single custom domain per app, which makes it difficult to offer personalized domains for customers or tenants.
Hostgrid solves this limitation by allowing multiple domains to point to different routes inside your Bubble app.
- Connect multiple custom domains to different parts of your Bubble app
- Enable tenant-specific domains for multi-tenant SaaS apps
- Automatic SSL certificates for every domain
- Manage all domains across projects in one dashboard
- No changes required to your Bubble app logic or deployment
This makes Hostgrid especially useful for SaaS founders and agencies building client-facing applications on Bubble.
How to Use Custom Domains with Bubble
You can connect custom domains to different parts of your Bubble app using Hostgrid in just a few steps. This assumes that your app serves the tenant customer1 at the path saas.bubbleapps.io/customer1
Add your Bubble app
Enter the URL of your Bubble app (for example,
saas.bubbleapps.io) in Hostgrid.Add a custom domain
Add the domain you want to connect, such as
app.customer.comordashboard.client.com, along with a prefix path, such as/customer1or/client1for your tenant.Configure DNS
Hostgrid will provide DNS instructions to verify domain ownership. Add these records to your domain registrar.
Automatic verification and SSL activation
Hostgrid verifies the domain automatically and activates HTTPS with an SSL certificate.
Hostgrid makes connecting custom domains easy. The Agency plan starts at $100/year — see pricing for more.
Once activated, visitors can access your Bubble app using their own domain while still using the same underlying Bubble project.
Hostgrid vs Upgrading Bubble Plans
Bubble supports custom domains only on paid plans and typically allows one domain per app. This can be limiting for SaaS products that need customer-specific domains.
| Option | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Bubble Plan | 💳 About $29/month to enable custom domains 🌐 Typically one custom domain per app ⚠️ Difficult to support tenant-specific domains |
| Use Hostgrid | 🌐 Connect multiple custom domains to the same Bubble app 🔐 Automatic SSL certificates 📊 Central dashboard for managing domains 💰 Agency plan supports 20 domains for $100/year |
Hostgrid provides flexibility for SaaS-style use cases that Bubble does not support natively.
Who Should Use Hostgrid
SaaS Owners / Advanced Users
Many SaaS products built on Bubble use a multi-tenant architecture, where multiple customers use the same underlying application.
Bubble apps often use routes like:
saas.bubbleapps.io/customer1saas.bubbleapps.io/customer2
However, Bubble only supports one custom domain for the entire app, making it difficult to give each customer their own domain.
Hostgrid solves this by mapping custom domains to different parts of your Bubble app. For example:
app1.customer.com→saas.bubbleapps.io/customer1app2.customer.com→saas.bubbleapps.io/customer2
This enables a white-labeled experience for each customer while keeping a single Bubble app backend.
For SaaS founders, the Hostgrid Agency plan supports up to 20 domains for $100/year, making it a practical solution for early-stage products.
Agencies / Freelancers
Agencies frequently build client dashboards, internal tools, or portals using Bubble.
Instead of creating separate Bubble apps for each client, agencies often manage multiple clients inside a single app:
app.bubbleapps.io/client1app.bubbleapps.io/client2
However, clients typically want their own branded domain, such as:
dashboard.client1.comportal.client2.com
Because Bubble only allows one custom domain per app, this setup becomes difficult to implement directly.
Hostgrid allows agencies to map each client domain to a specific route inside the same Bubble app.
For example:
dashboard.client1.com→app.bubbleapps.io/client1dashboard.client2.com→app.bubbleapps.io/client2
This enables agencies to provide client-branded portals without duplicating Bubble projects.
The Hostgrid Agency plan includes up to 20 domains for $100/year, making it a cost-effective solution for managing multiple clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect multiple domains to a Bubble app?
Yes. While Bubble normally supports only one custom domain per app, Hostgrid allows you to connect multiple domains and route them to different parts of your Bubble application.
Does Hostgrid modify my Bubble app?
No. Hostgrid does not change your Bubble app code, database, or workflows. It simply connects custom domains and handles DNS verification and SSL.
Does Hostgrid provide SSL certificates?
Yes. Hostgrid automatically provisions and renews SSL certificates for every connected domain. Your Bubble app will be accessible securely via HTTPS.
Can I use subdomains like app.customer.com?
Yes. Subdomains such as:
app.customer.comportal.client.comdashboard.example.com
are fully supported.
Can I connect an apex domain like myapp.com?
Yes. Apex domains such as myapp.com are supported as long as your DNS provider allows the required DNS records. Hostgrid will provide the exact configuration steps.
Can I offer customer-specific domains for my SaaS?
Yes. This is one of the most common use cases for Hostgrid with Bubble. You can map different customer domains to different routes inside your Bubble app.
Does Hostgrid remove Bubble branding?
No. If you are using a Bubble free plan, Bubble branding will remain visible. Hostgrid does not modify your Bubble app or remove platform branding.
What happens if I later move away from Bubble?
Your domain configuration remains inside Hostgrid. If you migrate your app to another platform, you can simply update the destination URL without needing to change your DNS again.