Base44 review

Base44 is the value pick for founders who want a working app with sign-in and a database without paying much. Describe what you need and Base44 builds the frontend, backend, database, user authentication and payments, running on production infrastructure rather than a sandbox. Every plan, including the free one, includes the integrated backend, a responsive visual editor, analytics, cloud storage and multi-user editing. Starter at $16 a month billed annually unlocks unlimited apps, in-app code edits and a custom domain, with a free domain for the first year. Base44 states that you own the code, data and users, and its FAQ describes two-way GitHub sync for exporting full source code, though the GitHub integration appears on Builder and higher in the plan list. The main limit is volume: 100 message credits a month on Starter can go quickly on a complex app, and the Builder tier at $40 is where model choice also appears.

Who it is for

budget-conscious founders building several small apps

Price

Free plan; Starter from $16 a month billed annually; Builder $40, Pro $80, Elite $160 billed annually.

$ 16 /mo Billed annually 100 message credits /mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Free plan with 25 message credits and 100 integration credits a month, up to 5 apps
• Every plan includes a backend and database, authentication, analytics and cloud storage
• Starter adds unlimited apps, in-app code edits, a connected domain and a free domain for 1 year
• Two-way GitHub sync exports the full source code to your own repository
• Connects to tools such as Gmail, Slack, Notion, Google Drive, HubSpot and Salesforce

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Starter at $16 a month billed annually is the lowest paid price on this list
• Strength: You own your code, data and users, and can export the source at any time
• Strength: Annual billing saves 20% on every paid plan
• Weakness: Starter includes only 100 message credits a month
• Weakness: GitHub integration and AI model choice start on the $40 Builder plan
• Weakness: Third-party services you connect, such as Stripe or OpenAI, bill you separately

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, 25 message credits a month and up to 5 apps
• Starter: $16 a month billed annually, 100 message credits
• Code export: Two-way GitHub sync

Where it ranks

Base44 is No. 2 in our Best AI App Builders verdict.