Base44 vs Lovable

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

Lovable

• Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
• Teams building internal tools from one shared credit pool, with no per-seat fee
• Developers who want generated code synced to their own Git 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.

Lovable

• Usage is metered in credits, and a Build mode message costs a variable amount depending on the task.
• Free workspaces get 30 build credits a month at most and cannot use custom domains, edit code or remove the Lovable badge.
• SSO, role-based access and internal publishing start on Business, which costs twice as much as Pro for the same credits.
• Lovable builds web apps: publishing deploys to a web URL, not to the App Store or Google Play.

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.

Lovable

Prompt-to-app building

Describe an app in chat and Lovable generates working code. Plan mode costs 1 credit per message, while Build mode charges by the complexity of the task.

Lovable Cloud backend

A built-in backend covers database, storage, compute and realtime usage for deployed apps, paid from the same credits. Every plan includes a monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits.

Git sync and code ownership

Each project is a codebase that can sync with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket on every plan. Editing and downloading code inside Lovable starts on Pro.

Publishing and custom domains

Apps publish to a lovable.app address: 5 domains on Free, unlimited from Pro. Custom domains and removing the Lovable badge need a paid plan.

Connectors and MCP servers

A connector catalog links apps and chats to services such as Slack, HubSpot and Notion, and custom MCP servers can be added for extra context while building.

Shared workspaces

Unlimited members build from one shared credit pool on every plan. Owners can set per-member monthly credit limits on paid plans.

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.

Lovable

• Free$0

  5 daily build credits (30 a month at most), 20 Cloud credits a month, workspace-private projects, unlimited collaborators and 5 lovable.app domains.

• ProFrom $25

  per month, billed monthly; $250 billed annually

  100 credits a month at the entry tier, with tiers up to 10,000. Adds credit rollovers, top-ups, custom domains, code editing and badge removal.

• BusinessFrom $50

  per month, billed monthly; $500 billed annually

  100 credits a month at the entry tier. Adds SSO, role-based access, internal publish, personal projects, a security center and the Lovable API.

• EnterpriseCustom

  A platform fee plus volume-based credit pricing, with SCIM, audit logs, publishing controls, scheduled security scans and a named CSM.

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.

Lovable

• Annual discount

  Two months free with yearly billing

  The pricing page's Yearly toggle is labeled 2 months free. Pro with 100 credits is $250 a year instead of $25 a month, and Business is $500 instead of $50 a month.

• Education

  50% off Pro for students and teachers

  Verified students and teachers pay $12.50 a month for the Pro plan with 100 credits, billed monthly, for up to 12 months. Each person can use the discount once.