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Base44 vs Lovable

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

Verdict

Base44 and Lovable are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Base44 is available on CLI.

Best overall

Lovable

  • Founders and product managers
  • Designers
  • Marketers
  • Non-technical builders

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 Lovable if

  • You want a tool built for web app prototypes and MVPs.
  • Free plan with daily build credits and no card required to start.
  • Built-in backend with database, authentication and hosting.
Best for beginners
Lovable
Best for business
Lovable

Features

19 features compared.

  • Chat-based app generation
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Built-in backend
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Integrations and connectors
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Custom domains and hosting
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Code access and GitHub
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Model selection
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Superagents
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • SEO and analytics tools
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Developer tooling
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Security scan
    Base44
    Available
    Lovable
    Not available
  • Chat-based app builder
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • Lovable Cloud
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • Publishing and custom domains
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • Git sync
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • Code editing and download
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • AI features for apps
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • Workspaces
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • Connectors and MCP server
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available
  • Mobile app
    Base44
    Not available
    Lovable
    Available

Pricing

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

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

Lovable plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try Lovable and build smaller projects

    • 5 daily build credits up to 30 per month
    • Daily chat allowance
    • 20 monthly Cloud credits
    • Git sync
    • Community support

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $25/month

    Entry tier of 100 monthly credits; higher credit tiers cost more

    • From 100 monthly credits
    • 5 daily build credits
    • Code editing and download
    • Custom domains
    • Remove Lovable badge
    • Design systems
    • Credit rollover
    • Email support

  • Business

    $50/month

    Entry tier of 100 monthly credits; adds team and governance controls

    • Everything in Pro
    • SSO
    • Role-based access
    • Design templates
    • Internal publish
    • Lovable API
    • Security center
    • Priority support

  • Enterprise

    Custom/contact sales

    Volume-based credit pricing for large organizations

    • Everything in Business
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Data exports
    • EU inference
    • Publishing controls
    • Dedicated support
    • Onboarding services

Our ratings

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

Base44
8.0overall
Lovable
8.1overall

Base44 leads in 0 categories and Lovable in 1, with 1 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    Lovable leads by 0.2
    Base44
    8.8
    Lovable
    9.0

  • Feature Depth

    Base44
    8.0
    Lovable
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Tied
    Base44
    7.3
    Lovable
    7.3

  • Performance & Speed

    Base44
    7.8
    Lovable
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Base44
    8.0
    Lovable
    Not rated

  • App Generation Quality

    Base44
    Not rated
    Lovable
    8.3

  • Backend Integration

    Base44
    Not rated
    Lovable
    8.4

  • Code Control

    Base44
    Not rated
    Lovable
    7.6

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.

Lovable

Pros

  • Free plan with daily build credits and no card required to start
  • Built-in backend with database, authentication and hosting
  • Git sync to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket on every plan
  • Unlimited workspace members with no per-seat charge
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android

Cons

  • Free plan is limited to 30 build credits per month
  • Credit cost per message varies with task complexity, so monthly spend is hard to predict
  • Code editing and download require a paid plan
  • Business costs twice as much as Pro for the same entry credit tier, mainly for team and governance features

Platforms

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

Lovable

5 integrations
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket
  • Slack
  • Telegram

Company

  • Company
    Base44
    Wix.com Ltd.
    Lovable
    Lovable
  • Founded
    Base44
    2006
    Lovable
    2023
  • Headquarters
    Base44
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Lovable
    Stockholm, Sweden
  • Listing
    Base44
    Claimed
    Lovable
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Base44 better than Lovable?

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. Lovable is built for web app prototypes and MVPs.

What are the key feature differences between Base44 and Lovable?

Base44: Describe an app in plain language and get a working app with backend and hosting. Lovable: Describe an app in chat and get a working web app with backend.

Does Base44 or Lovable have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Base44 or Lovable?

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