Base44 vs Emergent

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

Emergent

• Solo founders who want a web app and a matching mobile app from one project
• Non-developers building internal tools, dashboards or CRMs by prompt
• Builders who want the generated code in their own GitHub repository

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.

Emergent

• The Free plan has 10 credits a month and cannot deploy apps, connect GitHub or use custom domains.
• Each deployed app uses 50 credits a month, half of the Standard plan's 100-credit allowance.
• Monthly subscription credits do not roll over; top-up credits, at $10 for 50, never expire.
• Mobile apps use a fixed Expo, FastAPI and MongoDB stack; Flutter and native Swift or Kotlin are not supported.

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.

Emergent

Agent-built full-stack apps

Describe an app in chat and Emergent's agents write the frontend and backend, set up authentication, then test and debug the result.

Mobile apps with Expo

A Mobile agent builds iOS and Android apps from one Expo (React Native) codebase with a FastAPI backend and MongoDB. It is available on paid plans only.

Web and mobile conversion

A deployed web app can be rebuilt as a mobile app, or the reverse, with both versions sharing the same backend, database and login.

Deployment and custom domains

Previews expire after 30 minutes; deploying keeps an app online and costs 50 credits a month per app. Custom domains are available on paid plans.

GitHub integration

Paid plans can connect GitHub for version control. Emergent states that you own the generated code and can download, modify or host it elsewhere.

Custom agents and Pro modes

Pro adds custom AI agent creation, system prompt editing, a 1M context window and an Ultra thinking mode for complex builds.

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.

Emergent

• Free$0

  10 free monthly credits with core platform features. Deployments, GitHub integration, custom domains and top-ups are not included.

• Standard$17

  per month, billed annually; $20 billed monthly

  100 credits a month, web and mobile app building, private project hosting, GitHub integration, forking and the option to buy extra credits.

• Pro$167

  per month, billed annually; $200 billed monthly

  750 credits a month, a 1M context window, Ultra thinking, system prompt editing, custom AI agents, larger machines and priority support.

• BusinessCustom

  Everything in Pro, plus role-based access control, single sign-on, shared team workspaces and real-time co-editing.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Everything in Business, plus user-level credit limits, audit logs, self-hosted database support and deployment in your own cloud.

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.

Emergent

• Annual discount

  Lower monthly rate with annual billing

  On the pricing page, annual billing brings Standard from $20 to $17 a month (a $36 saving a year) and Pro from $200 to $167 a month (a $396 saving a year).