# Base44

> Describe an app in plain language and get a working app with backend and hosting

- Category: [Coding AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/coding-ai)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://base44.com
- Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, CLI, API
- API: available
- Mobile app: available
- Made by: Wix.com Ltd., founded 2006, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/base44

## Overview

Base44 is an AI app builder that turns a plain-language description into a working web app, website or AI agent, a style of building often called vibe coding. Users describe what they want in a chat, and the platform generates the interface and logic, along with the backend pieces most apps need: a database, user authentication, file storage, hosting and custom domains. Payments are handled through Wix Payments, according to the product's docs.

## Key features

- Chat-based app generation
- Built-in backend
- Integrations and connectors
- Custom domains and hosting
- Code access and GitHub
- Model selection
- Superagents
- SEO and analytics tools
- Developer tooling
- Security scan

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Try the builder with core features
- **Starter** ($20/month): Entry paid plan for small projects
- **Builder** ($50/month): Most popular plan for regular building
- **Pro** ($100/month): Heavier building with beta access
- **Elite** ($200/month): Highest credit allowance with premium support

## Best for

- Turning an idea into a working internal tool or MVP without setting up servers or a database

## Who uses it

- Non-technical founders
- Small business owners
- Product managers
- Internal tools teams
- Developers prototyping quickly

## 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.

## 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.

## Not recommended for

- Teams needing full control over infrastructure and framework choice, heavy users who want predictable costs without credit limits

## Integrations

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

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8.8/10
- Feature Depth: 8/10
- Value for Money: 7.3/10
- Performance & Speed: 7.8/10
- Documentation & Support: 8/10

## Alternatives

- [Rork](https://finderatlas.com/tools/rork): Build native iPhone, Android and web apps by chatting with an AI agent ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-rork))
- [Lovable](https://finderatlas.com/tools/lovable): Describe an app in chat and get a working web app with backend ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-lovable))
- [Emergent](https://finderatlas.com/tools/emergent): Describe an app in plain language and get a hosted web or mobile product ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-emergent))
- [Bolt](https://finderatlas.com/tools/bolt-new): Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-bolt-new))
- [Anything](https://finderatlas.com/tools/anything): Describe an idea in plain English and get a working web or mobile app ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/anything-vs-base44))
- [Trae](https://finderatlas.com/tools/trae): ByteDance's AI IDE and agent workspace that plans, codes and ships software tasks ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-trae))
- [Replit](https://finderatlas.com/tools/replit): Describe an app in plain language and build, test and publish it in one browser workspace ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-replit))
- [v0 by Vercel](https://finderatlas.com/tools/v0): Describe an app in plain language and get a working Next.js project to deploy ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-v0))

## Recent updates

- 2026-10-01: Up to 20 simultaneous builds per app (up from 5), outgoing workspace webhooks on Business and Enterprise plans, and e...
- 2025-03-01: Base44 came out of stealth

## FAQ

**Is Base44 free?**

Base44 has a free plan with 25 message credits and 100 integration credits per month, up to 5 apps, and a cap of 5 message credits per day. Paid plans start at $20 per month billed monthly, or $16 per month billed annually.

**Who owns Base44?**

Base44 was acquired by Wix.com in 2025 and operates as part of Wix. It was founded by Maor Shlomo.

**Do I need to know how to code?**

No. The builder works from plain-language prompts. Paid plans also allow in-app code edits for users who want to modify the generated code.

**Is there a mobile app?**

Yes. Base44's docs state that the Base44 iOS app is available on the Apple App Store and the Android app is available on Google Play. Apps you build can also be opened from a mobile browser.

**Can I connect my own domain and GitHub?**

Custom domains are available on paid plans, with a free domain for the first year. GitHub integration is included from the Builder plan upward.

**Can other AI assistants work with my Base44 app?**

Yes. The App MCP feature lets assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor work with a published app after you set up MCP access and choose tool access.