Analyst verdictWix-owned prompt-to-app builder with the backend included
The easiest way for a non-developer to get a working app with data and logins. Developers will want more control over the code.
What it is
Base44, owned by Wix, turns a plain-language description into a web app with a database, authentication and hosting built in, then lets you refine it by chat or a visual editor. Plans billed annually: Free (25 message credits a month), Starter $16, Builder $40, Pro $80 and Elite $160, each with separate message credits for building and integration credits for running the app. Checked November 2026.
Best for
- Non-developers
- Small-business tools and portals
- Wix site owners
What we like
- Database, auth and hosting built in
- Gentle for non-developers
- Deep Wix integration
What to watch
- Two credit types to track
- In-app code edits start on Starter; GitHub integration from Builder
- Less control than code-first tools
Rankings
Where Base44 ranks
Alternatives
Alternatives and head-to-heads
Base44 vs Lovable
Two prompt-to-app builders for non-engineers. Base44 bundles database, auth and hosting with no setup and ties into Wix; Lovable produces more polished React apps on a Supabase backend.
SPIRITT
AI agent workspaces for teams
9.5Credit plans
Lovable
Build full-stack apps from a prompt
8.6Freemium
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Vercel's generative UI and app builder
8.5Freemium
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