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Base44 vs Softr

We give Base44 a 3.4 GPA and Softr a 3.0, out of 4.0. Base44 grades higher on value for money and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and ease of use.

Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.

Base44

No-code AI builder with a database, login and hosting included

Free plan · from $16/mo
Full detailsbase44.com

Softr

No-code builder for client portals and internal tools, with AI

Free plan · from $19/mo
Full detailssoftr.io

How we grade them

3.4GPABase44Very good3.0GPASoftrVery good
Value for money
BStarter is $16 a month billed yearly, about what AI app builders usually start at. It buys 100 message credits, unlimited apps and your own domain. GitHub sync, choosing the AI model and app-store files wait for Builder at $40.
CBasic is $19 a month billed yearly, or $25 monthly, which is a typical price. But it stops at 5 team and 5 client users with no add-ons, and gives 10 AI credits a month. Removing Softr branding, custom code and granular permissions wait for Pro, at $99.
Free plan and trial
BFree for good, with the database, login and analytics included. But 25 message credits a month is tight when one message can use up to 4 of them, and you stop at 5 apps.
BThe Free plan is roomy in places: unlimited apps, databases, workflows and forms, with up to 3 builders. But it stops at 5 app users, 5K records, 500 workflow actions and 5 AI credits a month. Fine for a tiny team tool, tight for anything with clients.
Features
ADescribe it and you get the front end, back end, database and login together, hosted. A visual editor changes layout and text without spending credits, and one-click connectors cover Slack, Notion and Gmail. Builder adds GitHub sync and the files for the App Store and Google Play.
AA prompt produces the pages, database, permissions and workflows, and you refine them with blocks such as lists, charts, calendars and forms. Data lives in Softr or stays live in Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot or SQL. Logins, user groups and automated workflows are built in.
Ease of use
BNo code and nothing to install: say what you want and it builds and hosts it. We have no App Store rating on record to show how people get on with it, so it stops at a B.
BAI drafts the app and you edit it visually with pre-built blocks, not generated code. Your data can stay in the spreadsheet you already use. We have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B.
Platforms and integrations
AIt runs on the web, with iPhone and Android apps for building on the go. Connectors cover Salesforce, Notion, Slack, HubSpot, Gmail and Google Sheets, plus Zapier. On a phone you can't connect a domain or manage app security.
BSoftr is a web app, with no desktop or phone app listed for building. It connects to Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce, Supabase and monday.com, and the Softr API and MCP are on the Free plan. An installable phone version of your app needs Business.
Best forapps with the database, login and hosting built inclient portals on top of Airtable or Sheets

The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Base44 and Softr. How we grade

Where they differ

  • Base44 starts at $16 per month, billed annually (Starter). Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
  • Only Base44 lists iOS and Android apps.
  • Softr also covers databases, workflow automation and forms.
In commonFree planWebAI featuresApp builderNo-code

At a glance

Base44Softr
PricingFree planFree plan
Starts at$16 per month, billed annually (Starter)$19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic)
Free plan25 message credits and 100 integration credits a month, up to 5 apps, with authentication, database functionality and analytics included.Unlimited apps, databases, workflows and forms, with up to 3 builders, 5 app users, 5K database records, 500 workflow actions and 5 AI credits a month.
Free trialNone listed7-day free trial of the Business plan's features on signup, extended to 14 days by adding a credit card
Web
iOS
Android
Made byBase44 (Wix.com Ltd.)Softr
Price read frombase44.comdocs.softr.io
CheckedOct 5, 2026Oct 5, 2026

Who each one suits

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

Softr

  • Client portals and internal tools built on Airtable, Google Sheets or a CRM
  • Operations teams that want AI to draft an app and then edit it visually
  • Nonprofits and schools, which get a 50% discount

Worth knowing

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.

Softr

  • Every plan caps app users: 5 on Free, 5 team and 5 client users on Basic, with paid add-ons only from Pro.
  • Removing Softr branding, custom code and granular permissions start on Pro, at $99 a month billed yearly.
  • Extra builders cost $5 to $20 a month each depending on the plan, on top of the 1 to 3 included.
  • Workflows pause when the monthly action limit is reached, until it renews or the workspace is upgraded.

Key features

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.

Softr

AI app builder
A prompt produces the pages, layouts, database structure, permissions and workflows for an app, which can then be refined with AI or edited visually.
Pre-built blocks and Vibe Coding
Apps are assembled from blocks such as lists, grids, charts, calendars and forms. A Vibe Coding block generates a custom, data-connected interface from a prompt.
Softr Databases and data sources
Store data in Softr's relational databases or connect live to Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce, Supabase and SQL databases.
Users, logins and permissions
Built-in login supports email and password, magic links, Google sign-in and SSO, with user groups controlling what each person can see and do.
Workflows
Softr Workflows automate manual processes, with a monthly cap on actions: 500 on Free, 2.5K on Basic, 10K on Pro and 25K on Business.
Mobile apps
Apps can be delivered as an installable mobile app (PWA) with push notifications. Both are listed on the Business plan.

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.

Softr

  • Free$0

    Unlimited apps, up to 3 builders, 5 app users, 5K database records, 500 workflow actions and 5 AI credits a month, plus the Softr API and MCP.

  • Basic$19

    per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly

    1 builder, 5 team and 5 client users, 50K records, 2.5K workflow actions and 10 AI credits a month, with a custom domain and database backups.

  • Pro$99

    per month, billed yearly; $119 billed monthly

    2 builders, 10 team and 50 client users, 500K records and 10K workflow actions. Removes Softr branding and adds granular permissions and custom code.

  • Business$329

    per month, billed yearly; $395 billed monthly

    3 builders, 30 team and 100 client users, 1M records and 25K workflow actions, with 2FA, an installable mobile app (PWA) and push notifications.

  • EnterpriseCustom

    Custom limits with SSO (SAML, OpenID), SCIM, audit logs, custom agreements and SLAs, and a customer success manager.

Ways to pay less

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.

Softr

  • Annual discount

    About two months free with yearly billing

    Softr's docs list Basic at $19 a month billed yearly against $25 monthly, Pro at $99 against $119, and Business at $329 against $395.

  • Nonprofit

    50% off for nonprofits

    The pricing page offers a 50% non-profit and education discount, claimed by filling out a form.

  • Education

    50% off for education

    The same 50% discount applies to educational organizations, according to the pricing page FAQ, and is claimed through a form.

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