Base44 vs Dyad

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

Dyad

• Developers and hobbyists who want generated code kept on their own machine
• People who already pay for AI model access and want to reuse it
• Building full-stack web apps on Supabase or Neon without a hosted builder

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.

Dyad

• Dyad is a desktop app only: there is no browser or mobile version, and the FAQ says it is not built to run on a server.
• Linux support is experimental: the FAQ says Linux is not tested, may have bugs and does not auto-update.
• It builds web apps. Turning one into a mobile app through Capacitor is experimental, and desktop apps are not supported.
• On the free app you supply and pay for your own AI model access, and Basic Agent stops at 20 messages a day.

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.

Dyad

Runs on your own computer

Dyad is a desktop app that keeps project files on your disk and sets no limit on the number of apps. Paired with a local model, it works without an internet connection.

Bring your own AI model

Use your own API keys for providers such as Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic and OpenRouter, sign in with a ChatGPT subscription, or run local models through Ollama or LM Studio.

Agent mode

Basic Agent checks for build errors, runs tests and debugs from logs, limited to 20 messages a day on Free. Pro Agent adds web search, website cloning and image generation.

Database and auth integrations

Supabase and Neon connect from inside the app to give a full-stack project its database, schema migrations and user authentication.

GitHub sync and deployment

An app can be connected to a GitHub repository and synced from Dyad. The docs walk through deploying that repository on Vercel, and any other cloud host can be used.

Security scan and MCP servers

A built-in security review looks for problems such as SQL injection and missing auth protection, and MCP servers can be added for browser tools, web search or custom APIs.

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.

Dyad

• Dyad Free$0

  The open-source desktop app with no sign-up. Bring your own API key or a local model; Basic Agent allows 20 messages a day.

• Dyad Pro$20

  per month

  200 AI credits a month for leading models, Pro Agent with web search, website cloning and image generation, Pro modes and Dyad Academy.

• Dyad Max$79

  per month

  Everything in Pro with 900 AI credits a month and prioritized access to office hours. Listed as available as an upgrade.

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.

Dyad

No public discounts listed.