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Base44 vs Bolt

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Base44 and Bolt are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Base44 is available on iOS, Android and CLI and offers an API.

Best overall

Bolt

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Product managers
  • Marketers
  • Agencies

Choose Base44 if

  • You want a tool built for turning an idea into a working internal tool or MVP without setting up servers or a database.
  • Backend, authentication, database and hosting are bundled, so a working app needs no separate infrastructure.
  • A permanent free plan with no credit card required lets users test the builder before paying.

Choose Bolt if

  • You want a tool built for prototypes and MVPs.
  • Chat-to-app flow with live preview, requiring no local setup.
  • Built-in database, authentication, hosting and custom domains in one project.
Best for beginners
Base44
Best for business
Bolt

Features

20 features compared.

  • Chat-based app generation
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Built-in backend
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Integrations and connectors
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Custom domains and hosting
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Code access and GitHub
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Model selection
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Superagents
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • SEO and analytics tools
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Developer tooling
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Security scan
    Base44
    Available
    Bolt
    Not available
  • Prompt-to-app building
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Standard and Max agents
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Plan Mode
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Bolt Cloud
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Code view and visual edits
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Design system support
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Figma and GitHub import
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Expo mobile apps
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Bolt Slides
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available
  • Collaboration
    Base44
    Not available
    Bolt
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Base44
    Freemium
    Bolt
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Base44
    Yes
    Bolt
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Base44
    $0
    Bolt
    $0
  • Plans
    Base44
    5 plans
    Bolt
    4 plans

Base44 plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try the builder with core features

    • 25 message credits/month (5 per day cap)
    • 100 integration credits
    • up to 5 apps
    • authentication
    • database
    • analytics

  • Starter

    $20/month

    Entry paid plan for small projects

    • 100 message credits
    • 2,000 integration credits
    • unlimited apps
    • in-app code edits
    • custom domain

  • Builder

    Most popular

    $50/month

    Most popular plan for regular building

    • 250 message credits
    • 10,000 integration credits
    • AI model select
    • GitHub integration
    • 25 credits to share

  • Pro

    $100/month

    Heavier building with beta access

    • 500 message credits
    • 20,000 integration credits
    • AI model select
    • GitHub integration
    • beta access

  • Elite

    $200/month

    Highest credit allowance with premium support

    • 1,200 message credits
    • 50,000 integration credits
    • AI model select
    • GitHub integration
    • beta access
    • premium support

Bolt plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try Bolt with monthly and daily token limits.

    • 1M tokens per month
    • 300K daily token cap
    • Public and private projects
    • Unlimited databases
    • Free bolt.host hosting
    • Made in Bolt badge on published sites

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $25/month

    Starts at 10M tokens per month; larger token tiers cost more.

    • 10M tokens per month with rollover
    • No daily cap
    • Custom domains
    • No Bolt branding
    • Max agent and newest models
    • Connectors and MCP
    • Supabase database option
    • SEO boost

  • Teams

    $30/user/mo

    Pro features plus shared management for small teams.

    • Everything in Pro
    • Starts at 10M tokens per member
    • Centralized billing
    • Team access management
    • Admin controls
    • Private NPM registries
    • Team templates
    • Priority support

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Custom annual contract billed by consumption.

    • Unlimited tokens priced by consumption
    • SOC 2 Type II
    • SSO
    • Dedicated infrastructure and account manager
    • Data governance and retention policies
    • 24/7 support

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Base44
8.0overall
Bolt
8.1overall

Base44 leads in 0 categories and Bolt in 1.

  • Ease of Use

    Bolt leads by 0.2
    Base44
    8.8
    Bolt
    9.0

  • Feature Depth

    Base44
    8.0
    Bolt
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Base44
    7.3
    Bolt
    Not rated

  • Performance & Speed

    Base44
    7.8
    Bolt
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Base44
    8.0
    Bolt
    Not rated

  • Prompt-to-App Quality

    Base44
    Not rated
    Bolt
    8.3

  • Backend & Hosting Built In

    Base44
    Not rated
    Bolt
    8.5

  • Token Cost Predictability

    Base44
    Not rated
    Bolt
    6.5

  • Integrations

    Base44
    Not rated
    Bolt
    8.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Base44

Pros

  • Backend, authentication, database and hosting are bundled, so a working app needs no separate infrastructure.
  • A permanent free plan with no credit card required lets users test the builder before paying.
  • Developer options include GitHub integration, a JavaScript SDK, a CLI and OpenAPI/MCP connections.
  • Backed by Wix, with a published changelog showing frequent product updates (several entries dated October 18, 2026).
  • iOS and Android apps are available for managing projects on mobile.

Cons

  • Usage is capped by credits: the free plan allows only 25 message credits per month and 5 per day.
  • Month-to-month prices are 25% higher than annual rates (for example Builder $50 versus $40 per month).
  • GitHub integration and AI model selection require the Builder plan ($50/month) or above.
  • Costs can climb as apps use integration credits for emails and AI calls.

Bolt

Pros

  • Chat-to-app flow with live preview, requiring no local setup
  • Built-in database, authentication, hosting and custom domains in one project
  • Free plan includes hosting, unlimited databases and private projects
  • Expo integration covers iOS and Android apps from the same prompt flow
  • Imports from Figma, GitHub and Lovable, and supports MCP connectors
  • Paid plans roll unused tokens over

Cons

  • Token-based usage: the Free plan is capped at 1M tokens per month and 300K per day, and larger projects use more tokens per message
  • Max agent, custom domains and Bolt branding removal require a paid plan
  • Free-plan sites go offline for the rest of the month when hosting limits are exceeded
  • Projects started for web do not easily convert to mobile; mobile must be requested in the first prompt
  • No public API and no native mobile app for Bolt itself

Platforms

  • Web
    Base44
    Supported
    Bolt
    Supported
  • Windows
    Base44
    Not supported
    Bolt
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Base44
    Not supported
    Bolt
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Base44
    Supported
    Bolt
    Not supported
  • Android
    Base44
    Supported
    Bolt
    Not supported
  • API
    Base44
    Supported
    Bolt
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Base44
    Not supported
    Bolt
    Not supported
  • CLI
    Base44
    Supported
    Bolt
    Not supported

Integrations

Base44

16 integrations
  • Google Calendar
  • Gmail
  • Slack
  • Notion
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • GitHub
  • Stripe
  • Resend
  • ElevenLabs
  • Zapier
  • OpenAI
  • Claude
  • Mistral
  • Groq
  • Google Search Console

Bolt

8 integrations
  • GitHub
  • Figma
  • Supabase
  • Netlify
  • Stripe
  • Expo
  • Google Stitch
  • MCP servers

Company

  • Company
    Base44
    Wix.com Ltd.
    Bolt
    StackBlitz
  • Founded
    Base44
    2006
    Bolt
    2017
  • Headquarters
    Base44
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Bolt
    San Francisco, CA
  • Listing
    Base44
    Claimed
    Bolt
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Base44 better than Bolt?

It depends on your workflow. Base44 is built for turning an idea into a working internal tool or MVP without setting up servers or a database. Bolt is built for prototypes and MVPs.

What are the key feature differences between Base44 and Bolt?

Base44: Describe an app in plain language and get a working app with backend and hosting. Bolt: Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database.

Does Base44 or Bolt have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Base44 is freemium and Bolt is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Base44 or Bolt?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.