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Softgen alternatives
Softgen compared with 5 alternatives: Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit and Base44.
Softgen is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month (Starter). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoftgenThis tool | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Lovable | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bolt | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web |
| v0 | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Replit | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Base44 | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Softgen
- Free plan · from $21/mo
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. Softgen starts at $25 per month (Starter).
- Lovable has a free plan. Softgen does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lovable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
- Free plan · from $18/mo
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). Softgen starts at $25 per month (Starter).
- Bolt has a free plan. Softgen does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Prototyping a web app or site from a prompt without a local setup
- Free trial · from $30/mo
v0
Vercel's AI agent for building and deploying full-stack web apps
- v0 starts at $30 per user / month (Plus). Softgen starts at $25 per month (Starter).
- Only v0 lists an iOS app.
- v0 also covers AI agents.
- Softgen also covers no-code.
Suits: Teams already deploying on Vercel
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Replit
Cloud platform where an AI agent builds, hosts and publishes apps
- Replit starts at $18 per month, billed annually; $20 billed monthly (Core). Softgen starts at $25 per month (Starter).
- Replit has a free plan. Softgen does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Replit lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Replit also covers AI agents.
Suits: People who want an app built, hosted and published in one place
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Base44
No-code AI builder with a database, login and hosting included
- Base44 starts at $16 per month, billed annually (Starter). Softgen starts at $25 per month (Starter).
- Base44 has a free plan. Softgen does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Base44 lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Non-developers building internal tools, portals or back-office apps
Limits worth knowing in Softgen
- The free trial is a one-time grant of 75 credits, and GitHub export and publishing need the Starter plan.
- Starter is limited to 10 projects and two AI models; unlimited projects and 12+ models need Pro.
- Custom domains, collaborators, Supabase backups and credit rollover are Pro features.
- It builds web apps only, as Next.js projects, and the pricing page shows monthly billing with no annual option.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Softgen?
The alternatives to Softgen in this directory are Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit and Base44. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Softgen.
Is there a free alternative to Softgen?
Yes. Lovable, Bolt, Replit and Base44 have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Softgen alternatives work on Windows?
The Softgen listing does not include a Windows app. Lovable and Replit list one.
Which Softgen alternatives work on macOS?
The Softgen listing does not include a macOS app. Lovable and Replit list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.