Alternatives · App Builders
Mage alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Mage alternative for most people is Replit (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of AI app builders. It's also the best free one.
Mage compared with 4 alternatives: Bolt, Lovable, v0 and Replit.
Mage is free to use. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
Mage has no paid plan and scores 1.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Bolt, Lovable, v0 and Replit score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Mage
Bolt
Browser-based AI builder for websites, web apps and mobile apps
- Bolt starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($216); $25 billed monthly (Pro).
- Bolt also covers no-code.
Suits: Prototyping a web app or site from a prompt without a local setup
Lovable
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites
- Lovable starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly.
- Lovable also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Lovable also covers no-code.
Suits: Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
v0
Vercel's AI agent for building and deploying full-stack web apps
- v0 starts at $30 per user / month (Plus).
- v0 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Mage.
- v0 also lists an iOS app.
- v0 also covers AI agents.
Suits: Teams already deploying on Vercel
Replit
Cloud platform where an AI agent builds, hosts and publishes apps
- Replit starts at $18 per month, billed annually; $20 billed monthly (Core).
- Replit also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Replit also covers AI agents and no-code.
Suits: People who want an app built, hosted and published in one place
Limits worth knowing in Mage
- The GitHub repository was archived on July 10, 2026, and the README says Mage is no longer maintained.
- Mage is frozen on Wasp 0.23 and generates legacy Wasp DSL apps, so output will not match current Wasp versions.
- It produces Wasp projects only, not apps in other frameworks.
- The site publishes no pricing page; that it is free comes from the GitHub README.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mage?
The alternatives to Mage in this directory are Bolt, Lovable, v0 and Replit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mage.
Is there a free alternative to Mage?
Yes. Bolt, Lovable and Replit have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Mage alternatives work on Windows?
The Mage listing does not include a Windows app. Lovable and Replit list one.
Which Mage alternatives work on macOS?
The Mage listing does not include a macOS app. Lovable and Replit list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.