Build by describing
You describe the tool, and Base44 creates the screens, the data storage, and the user login. You then ask for each change in the chat. A small undo arrow reverses a request that went wrong.
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Base44 pricing, use cases, and first steps
Base44 builds a complete app from a description, without you ever seeing code. You write what you need, and the tool creates the screens, the data storage, the login page, and the hosting. You refine it by chatting or with the mouse, then you publish. Base44 belongs to Wix, the website builder.
Base44 has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Free, $0. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Base44Describe your internal tool: it’s ready, data included- Vendor
- Base44, part of Wix (Israel)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Free, $0
- Page checked on
- October 3, 2026
What Base44 does
Who it’s for: Teams that run an activity in a shared spreadsheet and want a real tool, with no developer or IT team available.
Discuss before building
In “Discuss” mode, the assistant thinks it through with you and proposes a plan. Nothing changes in the app until you agree. Each message costs 0.3 credits, according to Base44.
Edit with the mouse
“Edit” mode lets you click an element and change its text, color, or size. Edits made by hand cost no credits, and you can go back up to 50 steps.
Also
- Your data, visible like in a spreadsheet
- Accounts, roles, and access
- Publish and share
- Connect your tools
- Superagents: an assistant that works for you
Base44 pricing
Prices are published in dollars, for yearly billing. Paying monthly costs more: the page advertises 20% savings with the yearly option. Purchases offered in the French iPhone app: Starter €22.99, Builder €59.99, Pro €99.99, Elite €229.99. Subscriptions are non-refundable. As checked on October 4, 2026: the pricing page shows only yearly-billed prices, and Elite at $160 for 1,200 credits; Base44’s help gives no price for Elite. Since February 6, 2026, restricting an app to invited people requires Starter or higher.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Free Recommended to start | $0 | Try it out, build a first prototype |
| Starter | $16 per month, billed yearly | A real tool for a small team |
| Builder | $40 per month, billed yearly | A tool connected to your other apps |
| Pro | $80 per month, billed yearly | Several tools in progress |
| Elite | $160 per month, billed yearly | Heavy use |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Large organizations |
What the free plan includes
Yes. 25 build credits per month, at 5 per day, and 100 credits for the services your apps use. Up to 5 apps, with database, user login, and analytics. No invite-only access, and a Base44 badge on the app.
Nova’s advice
The free plan is enough to build a prototype and show it. As soon as the tool holds real data, get at least Starter: it is the first plan that lets you restrict access to invited people. Builder is only worth it if the tool needs to talk to Slack, Google Workspace, or your CRM.
Free or paid: how usage is counted
Two meters: credits for building with AI, and others for what your apps use.
A first try, in 10 minutes
Your data. Data is stored in the United States by default, and may be used to train AI on every plan except Enterprise.
What it does less well
- Free credits go fast: 5 per day, while a major change costs 3 or 4. A series of fixes can stall your day.
- On every plan except Enterprise, your data may be used for AI training, and it is in the United States by default. For sensitive data, that is a real obstacle: talk to your IT team.
Replace a spreadsheet with a small appBase44- On app.base44.com, paste the prompt below into the input box and send it.
- Watch the app being built in the preview, on the right. The first build uses credits.
- Try it: create a fake request, change its status. Previewing and testing cost nothing.
- Ask for a change in the chat, for example: “Add a filter by department.”
- Open “Dashboard,” then “Data”: you see the requests laid out in a table, like in a spreadsheet.
- Click “Publish” at the top. You get a .base44.app address, to share with “Share your app.”
The prompt to copy
Build an app in English to manage my team’s purchase requests. Each request contains: the item, the amount, the department, the requester, the date, and a status (to approve, approved, rejected, ordered). Team members create their requests and see their own. The manager sees everything and can approve or reject. Add a home page with the total per status and three sample requests.
Alternatives to Base44
Lovable
Same idea, with a visual result that is often more polished for a site or an app open to the public.
Bolt
If you want to keep control of the code and the technologies used.
Replit
An agent that builds and hosts the app, with more technical freedom.
Airtable
If what you mostly need is a shared table with views and forms.
Wix
From the same group, for a brochure site or a store rather than an internal tool.
Frequently asked questions about Base44
How much does Base44 cost?
Free: $0; Starter: $16 per month, billed yearly; Builder: $40 per month, billed yearly; Pro: $80 per month, billed yearly; Elite: $160 per month, billed yearly. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Base44 for free?
Yes. Yes. 25 build credits per month, at 5 per day, and 100 credits for the services your apps use. Up to 5 apps, with database, user login, and analytics. No invite-only access, and a Base44 badge on the app.
What happens to my data with Base44?
Data is stored in the United States by default, and may be used to train AI on every plan except Enterprise.
What are the alternatives to Base44?
Lovable: Same idea, with a visual result that is often more polished for a site or an app open to the public. Bolt: If you want to keep control of the code and the technologies used. Replit: An agent that builds and hosts the app, with more technical freedom. Airtable: If what you mostly need is a shared table with views and forms. Wix: From the same group, for a brochure site or a store rather than an internal tool.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 3, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.