If you are new to online bridge, you will almost certainly encounter these two names first: Bridge Base Online (BBO) and Funbridge. They are the two most popular platforms for English-speaking players, and they take very different approaches to the online bridge experience.
Bridge Base Online (BBO)
Price: Completely free (premium cosmetics available)
BBO is the world's largest online bridge platform. At any hour of the day you will find thousands of live tables — robots, casual games, club events, and major tournaments. The community is enormous and the breadth of play styles available is unmatched.
Best for: Players who want to find a live game quickly, tournament players, those who want a completely free experience.
Watch out for: The interface is functional but dated. New players can find it overwhelming at first. Stick with the "robot game" section while you find your feet.
Funbridge
Price: Free basic tier / from £9.99/month for full access
Funbridge is the most beautifully designed bridge app available. Its AI opponents are widely considered the strongest on the market, and the structured daily deals — where you play the same hand as thousands of other subscribers and see how you compare — are genuinely addictive.
Best for: Solo practice, beginners, players who want guidance and structure, anyone who values a clean modern interface.
Watch out for: The free tier is quite limited. Meaningful use requires the subscription, and the live player community is smaller than BBO's.
Our Recommendation
For complete beginners, start with Funbridge. The clean interface, excellent tutorials, and patient AI opponents create a welcoming learning environment.
For regular players who want a live community and tournaments, BBO is unbeatable — especially since it is completely free.
Many serious bridge players use both: Funbridge for daily solo practice and improvement, BBO for live competitive play.
Read our full Funbridge Review and BBO Review for complete details.