Base44 vs Bubble

Base44

• Non-developers building internal tools, portals or back-office apps
• Builders who want database, login and hosting handled in one product
• Students and teachers, who can verify a school email for half-price plans

Bubble

• Founders building a full web app or marketplace without writing code
• Builders who want visual control over logic and data, not only prompts
• Projects that need web, iOS and Android apps on one shared backend

Base44

• The Free plan is limited to 25 message credits a month and 5 apps.
• GitHub integration, AI model selection and app-store files all start on the Builder plan.
• Listed prices assume annual billing; the pricing page says yearly billing is 20% cheaper than monthly.
• Connecting a domain and managing app security are not available when editing on a mobile device.

Bubble

• The Free plan covers development only; a live website, custom domain or app-store release needs a paid plan.
• Plans are bought per project, and the 14-day Starter trial takes a $1 card pre-authorization.
• Each plan has a monthly workload allowance; going over means buying a workload tier or paying overages.
• Free and Starter do not support collaborators; Growth allows 2 app editors and Team 5.

Base44

Prompt-to-app building

Describe an app in plain language and Base44 generates the frontend, backend, database and login. A typical message uses roughly 0.5 to 4 credits depending on scope.

Built-in backend and services

Every plan includes a database, authentication and user management, cloud storage and analytics. Built-in services such as email and image generation draw on integration credits.

Visual editor

A responsive visual editor handles layout and text changes directly. Manual edits such as dragging elements or editing text do not use credits.

Connectors and integrations

One-click connectors cover Salesforce, Notion, Slack, HubSpot, Gmail and Google Workspace apps, with manual API integrations for tools such as Twilio and Zapier.

Code access and GitHub sync

Paid plans allow in-app code edits, and two-way GitHub sync, listed from the Builder plan, exports the full source code to your own repository.

Mobile apps and store files

Base44 has iOS and Android apps for building on the go, and the editor can generate the IPA and AAB files needed for the App Store and Google Play on Builder or higher.

Bubble

AI app generation

Describe an idea and Bubble AI proposes a feature list, then generates a working app with a database and workflows that you go on to customize.

AI Agent in the editor

An in-editor assistant that knows the app's pages, workflows, data types and privacy rules, and can add elements, change workflows or explain why something fails.

Visual editor

Design the interface, define custom events and workflows, and manage data visually. Web and mobile apps are built in the same editor.

Native mobile apps

Native iOS and Android apps run on React Native and share the web app's database and workflows. Paid plans include 5 to 20 build submissions a month.

Plugins and API Connector

Bubble-made plugins cover services such as Stripe, Slack, Airtable and Zapier, and the API Connector, included on the Free plan, links to other services.

Version control

Starter has basic version control. Growth adds premium version control with 10 custom branches, and Team raises that to 25 and adds sub apps.

Base44

• Free$0

  25 message credits and 100 integration credits a month, up to 5 apps, with authentication, database functionality and analytics.

• Starter$16

  per month, billed annually

  100 message credits and 2,000 integration credits a month, unlimited apps, in-app code edits and a connected domain.

• Builder$40

  per month, billed annually

  250 message credits and 10,000 integration credits a month. Adds AI model selection, GitHub integration and backend functions.

• Pro$80

  per month, billed annually

  500 message credits and 20,000 integration credits a month, plus early access to beta features.

• Elite$160

  per month, billed annually

  1,200 message credits and 50,000 integration credits a month, plus premium support.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Custom credits, SSO, advanced security controls, a dedicated architect and an account team.

Bubble

• Free$0

  Development version only: 1 app editor, 50K workload units a month, 6 hours of server logs, the API connector and on-device mobile testing.

• StarterFrom $29

  per month, billed annually; from $32 billed monthly

  Web only $29, mobile only $42, web and mobile $59 on annual billing. Live app, custom domain, recurring workflows and 175K workload units a month.

• GrowthFrom $119

  per month, billed annually; from $134 billed monthly

  Web only $119, mobile only $169, web and mobile $209 on annual billing. 2 app editors, 10 custom branches and 250K workload units a month.

• TeamFrom $349

  per month, billed annually; from $399 billed monthly

  Web only $349, mobile only $449, web and mobile $549 on annual billing. 5 app editors, 25 custom branches, sub apps and 500K workload units.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Custom workload units, a choice of hosting location, a customizable server, a dedicated support team and payment by invoice or ACH.

Base44

• Annual discount

  Save 20% with yearly billing

  The pricing page states that annual billing saves 20% on every paid plan (Starter, Builder, Pro and Elite), charged once a year.

• Education

  50% off Starter or Builder for academics

  Students, teachers and staff with a recognized school email get 50% off Starter or Builder: up to 12 months on monthly billing, or the first year on annual billing.

• Nonprofit

  Nonprofit pricing on request

  The pricing FAQ says education and non-profit pricing is offered case by case; organizations are asked to contact support with details.

Bubble

• Annual discount

  Save up to 20% with annual billing

  The pricing page advertises up to 20% off annually. In Bubble's manual, web-only Starter is $29 a month paid annually against $32 monthly, and web-only Team is $349 against $399.

• Education

  Student and classroom discounts

  Bubble says it offers discounts to students on all plans and group discounts for educational institutions. The amount is not listed; requests go through a contact form.

• Nonprofit

  Nonprofit discount on all plans

  Nonprofit organizations get a discount on all plans, according to the pricing page. The amount is not listed; requests go through a contact form.