Overview

Base44 generates an app’s code, structure, design and logic, then sets up user logins, authentication, data storage and role-based permissions. That breadth can help a solo builder or small team get from an idea to a working application without first sourcing backend services. Hosting, analytics and custom domains are included, and published apps are live and shareable.

Users own their code, data and users, with full-source export through two-way GitHub sync. That combination of managed hosting and source access gives builders a path to launch without giving up the ability to work with their code elsewhere. The platform also offers Superagents for workflow automation, data management and tool connections.

Key features

App generation and backend

Prompt-based generation avoids requiring coding experience, while automatic setup covers common backend needs. The practical advantage is fewer separate pieces to configure before an app can be published. The constraint is metered use: plans cap monthly message and integration credits, which can limit how much a builder can iterate or connect services.

Integrations and APIs

One-click connectors include Salesforce, Notion, Slack, HubSpot, LinkedIn, TikTok, Discord, Gmail and Google Workspace services. Manual integrations include Monday.com, OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Twilio, Resend and Zapier; custom integrations can connect any service with an API using the user’s credentials. This makes Base44 more useful when an app depends on external tools, though integration credits make volume a consideration.

Security and data control

Base44 states that it has SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications and supports GDPR requirements. It encrypts data in transit with TLS 1.2 or later and at rest with AES-256, including backups. Built-in scans look for vulnerable dependencies, insecure code patterns, exposed secrets, missing login checks and weak data-access rules, with AI fixes. Selectable data-residency regions, an enterprise training-data opt-out and a GDPR deletion flow add controls for teams with data-handling needs.

Pricing

Base44 has a free tier and five paid tiers. The main distinction is not just the app count: the free plan is limited to five apps and modest monthly credit allowances, while paid plans add unlimited apps and raise those allowances. Paid prices below are billed annually.

Plan	Price	What it includes
Free	0.00 USD per free	25 message credits and 100 integration credits per month; up to 5 apps; authentication, database functionality and analytics.
Starter	16.00 USD per month, billed annually	100 message credits and 2,000 integration credits per month; unlimited apps; in-app code edits; domain connection.
Builder	40.00 USD per month, billed annually	250 message credits and 10,000 integration credits per month; unlimited apps; in-app code edits; domain connection; GitHub integration.
Pro	80.00 USD per month, billed annually	500 message credits and 20,000 integration credits per month; unlimited apps; AI model selection; domain connection; GitHub integration.
Elite	160.00 USD per month, billed annually	1,200 message credits and 50,000 integration credits per month; unlimited apps; AI model selection; domain connection; GitHub integration; premium support.
Enterprise	Custom pricing	Custom credits, dedicated architect, SSO, advanced security controls and an account team.

Free is a sensible way to explore the builder, but five apps and 25 monthly message credits make it a limited base for ongoing work. Starter is the entry point for unlimited apps and code edits; it does not include GitHub integration. Builder adds that integration and substantially more credits. Pro and Elite increase the quotas and add AI model selection, with Elite offering the largest allowances and premium support. Enterprise is aimed at organizations needing custom credits and account-level support or controls.

Platforms

Base44 supports web apps, Android, iOS and API, and includes database and backend capabilities. Its mobile-app status is no, so builders who specifically need native mobile apps should not mistake platform support for mobile app generation. Both deployment options are supported, and custom domains are available.

Who it's for

Base44 is a strong fit for non-coders and small teams who want app generation, backend setup, integrations and hosting under one roof, particularly for web-first projects. It is less suited to users who need mobile apps or whose expected building and integration activity exceeds the monthly credit limits of an affordable plan.

Pros and cons

Pros: Prompt-driven generation includes app logic and backend setup, reducing the need to assemble separate services.
Pros: Hosting, analytics, custom domains and instant sharing give builders a direct route to publishing.
Pros: Source export through two-way GitHub sync preserves access to code alongside managed deployment.
Cons: Free use is capped at five apps, 25 message credits and 100 integration credits per month.
Cons: Even paid tiers have monthly credit limits, so higher-volume building or integrations require a more expensive plan.
Cons: Mobile apps are not supported, despite Android and iOS appearing among the supported platforms.

Alternatives

Choose Adalo if building and testing with a free plan that allows 500 records per app, one app editor and unlimited test apps better fits your needs. Bubble offers a free web-and-mobile plan with one app editor, 50K workload units per month and six hours of server logs; consider it if those allowances suit your project. Replit is an option for readers who want a broader coding environment across desktop and mobile platforms, with free daily usage, one live project and one background task at a time. Bolt.new may suit a builder who prefers a free tier with daily and monthly token allowances, website hosting and unlimited databases. Draftbit is another freemium app builder, with a free plan that includes a sandbox, projects, apps per project, a REST API integration per project and one-time credits. FlutterFlow is worth considering if its free tier of up to two projects, Lite credits, lifetime AI requests and API endpoints fits your starting scope. Lovable has a free plan with daily build credits, monthly Cloud and AI credits, and unlimited workspace members. Retool is an alternative with a free plan and a free trial.

For more options, browse No-Code AI App Builders, AI App Builders, No-code app builders and Portfolio Website Builders.

Verdict

Choose Base44 if you want a prompt-driven route to a hosted web app with backend services, integrations and source access in one platform. Its main advantage is how much of the path from generation to deployment it brings together; its main reasons to look elsewhere are finite monthly credits and the lack of mobile apps.

	Base44	PhotoView.io
Free plan	Yes	No
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	$16/mo	$3.99/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Android, api, iOS, Web	Web
Free plan	Yes	No
Paid from	$16/mo	$3.99/mo
Custom domain	Yes	Yes
Client proofing	—	No
Selling tools	—	No
Video hosting	—	Yes

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