# Base44 vs 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

- Base44 profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/base44
- Bolt profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/bolt-new
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-bolt-new
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## 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.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Base44 | Bolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

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

## Platforms

| Platform | Base44 | Bolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |

## Base44 strengths

- 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.

## Base44 limitations

- 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 strengths

- 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

## Bolt limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**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.