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Shipper alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Shipper alternative for most people is Lovable (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of AI app builders. It's also the best free one.
Shipper compared with 5 alternatives: Lovable, Bolt, Base44, Emergent and Rork.
Shipper has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per user / month, billed monthly (Pro). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Shipper starts at $25 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Lovable, Bolt, Base44, Emergent and Rork.
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 Shipper
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 does not cover AI agents and chatbots, which Shipper does.
Suits: Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
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 does not cover AI agents and chatbots, which Shipper does.
Suits: Prototyping a web app or site from a prompt without a local setup
Base44
No-code AI builder with a database, login and hosting included
- Base44 starts at $16 per month, billed annually (Starter).
- Base44 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Base44 does not cover AI agents and chatbots, which Shipper does.
Suits: Non-developers building internal tools, portals or back-office apps
Emergent
AI agents that build and deploy full-stack web and mobile apps
- Emergent starts at $17 per month, billed annually; $20 billed monthly (Standard).
- Emergent does not cover chatbots, which Shipper does.
Suits: Solo founders who want a web app and a matching mobile app from one project
Rork
AI builder for native iPhone, Android and web apps from a prompt
- Rork starts at $20 per month (Rork Pro).
- Rork also lists an iOS app.
- Rork does not cover chatbots, which Shipper does.
Suits: Non-developers who want to ship a native app to the App Store or Google Play
Limits worth knowing in Shipper
- The Free plan is limited to 5 daily credits and up to 10 a month, and builds web apps and landing pages only.
- Pro is priced per user, from 100 credits a month at $25, and the credit steps go up to 20,000 a month.
- Several Max-only features, such as selectable AI models and manual code editing, are marked coming soon.
- Pricing is shown billed monthly; no annual price was seen.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shipper?
The alternatives to Shipper in this directory are Lovable, Bolt, Base44, Emergent and Rork. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shipper.
Is there a free alternative to Shipper?
Yes. Lovable, Bolt, Base44, Emergent and Rork have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shipper alternatives work on Windows?
The Shipper listing does not include a Windows app. Lovable lists one.
Which Shipper alternatives work on macOS?
The Shipper listing does not include a macOS app. Lovable lists 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.