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Base44 vs Rork

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

Verdict

Base44 and Rork 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

Base44

  • Non-technical founders
  • Small business owners
  • Product managers
  • Internal tools teams

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 Rork if

  • You want a tool built for turning an app idea into a working native iPhone.
  • Produces native Swift, Kotlin and React code rather than webview wrappers, per its docs.
  • Covers the full path to release, including TestFlight, App Store and Google Play submission helpers.
Best for beginners
Rork
Best for business
Rork

Features

19 features compared.

  • Chat-based app generation
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Built-in backend
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Integrations and connectors
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Custom domains and hosting
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Code access and GitHub
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Model selection
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Superagents
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • SEO and analytics tools
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Developer tooling
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Security scan
    Base44
    Available
    Rork
    Not available
  • Chat-Based App Building
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • Design, Plan and Build Modes
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • Native Swift and Kotlin Output
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • Cloud Simulator
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • Rork Cloud Backend
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • Store Publishing Tools
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • GitHub Sync and Imports
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • Generated Assets and Games
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available
  • Element Selection and Version History
    Base44
    Not available
    Rork
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Base44
    Freemium
    Rork
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Base44
    Yes
    Rork
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Base44
    $0
    Rork
    $0
  • Plans
    Base44
    5 plans
    Rork
    3 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

Rork plans

  • Free

    $0

    Design mode for sketching app screens

    • 35 credits/month in major markets
    • 5 credits/month elsewhere
    • 5 per day cap
    • Design mode only
    • no Build mode

  • Rork Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Build and publish native iPhone, Android and web apps

    • 100 credits/month
    • Build mode
    • iPhone (SwiftUI)
    • Android (Kotlin)
    • web apps
    • Dev mode
    • email support

  • Rork Max

    $200/month

    Heavier use with Apple-platform extras

    • 1,000 credits/month
    • everything in Pro
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Vision Pro
    • native games
    • iOS widgets
    • priority chat support

Our ratings

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

Base44
8.0overall
Rork
7.8overall

Base44 leads in 3 categories and Rork in 0, with 2 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    Base44 leads by 0.3
    Base44
    8.8
    Rork
    8.5

  • Feature Depth

    Tied
    Base44
    8.0
    Rork
    8.0

  • Value for Money

    Base44 leads by 0.3
    Base44
    7.3
    Rork
    7.0

  • Performance & Speed

    Base44 leads by 0.3
    Base44
    7.8
    Rork
    7.5

  • Documentation & Support

    Tied
    Base44
    8.0
    Rork
    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.

Rork

Pros

  • Produces native Swift, Kotlin and React code rather than webview wrappers, per its docs.
  • Covers the full path to release, including TestFlight, App Store and Google Play submission helpers.
  • Pro plan starts at $20/month with 100 credits.
  • Built-in backend (free in beta) plus Supabase and Firebase options.
  • Imports projects from GitHub, Lovable, Bolt, v0 and other builders.

Cons

  • The Free plan is Design mode only; building needs a paid plan.
  • Rork Max starts at $200/month, and credits cannot be topped up separately.
  • Max apps are iOS-only and cannot be published to Google Play or run on the web.
  • iOS builds and cloud simulator sessions consume extra credits.

Platforms

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

Rork

8 integrations
  • GitHub
  • Supabase
  • Firebase
  • RevenueCat
  • Apple App Store
  • TestFlight
  • Google Play
  • Xcode

Company

  • Company
    Base44
    Wix.com Ltd.
    Rork
    Rork, Inc.
  • Founded
    Base44
    2006
    Rork
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Base44
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Rork
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Base44
    Claimed
    Rork
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Base44 better than Rork?

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. Rork is built for turning an app idea into a working native iPhone.

What are the key feature differences between Base44 and Rork?

Base44: Describe an app in plain language and get a working app with backend and hosting. Rork: Build native iPhone, Android and web apps by chatting with an AI agent.

Does Base44 or Rork have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Base44 or Rork?

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