Base44 vs Zite (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Base44 grades higher than Zite: 2.8 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Base44 grades higher on value for money, features and ease of use. Zite grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on platforms.
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
Zite
AI builder for business apps, workflows and databases
Which one is for you
Pick Base44 if
- Fits if you can't code and need an internal tool, a portal or a back-office app
- Works for students and teachers, who get half off Starter or Builder with a school email
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free, with 25 message credits a month, up to 4 per message, and 5 apps
- Pricey if you want your code in GitHub or the app-store files, because those start on the $40 Builder plan
- Skip it if you hate meters, as AI building and built-in services each run on their own credits
- Watch out: the listed prices assume a year upfront, and the pricing page says yearly billing is 20% cheaper than monthly
- Not for you if you build on a phone, since connecting a domain and managing app security don't work there
Pick Zite if
- Fits if you need a small internal app with a database and forms
- Works for a team that wants unlimited users on a free plan
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 10 messages a day, 5,000 records and Zite branding
- Watch out: custom domains start at Pro, and unlimited ones need Business at $75
- Watch out: roles, Salesforce and priority support are on Team, with no price shown
- Watch out: only annual prices are shown
How we grade them
| 2.8GPABase44Good | 2.4GPAZiteFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BStarter is $16 a month billed yearly, right inside the cheapest quarter of what builders here charge, and it buys 100 message credits, 2,000 integration credits, unlimited apps and your own domain. The gate to watch: GitHub sync, model choice, backend functions and app-store files all start at Builder, $40. | C$20 a month billed yearly for Pro, the category's middle. Business is $75 and the monthly price isn't shown. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree for good, with the database, login and analytics in from the start. But 25 message credits a month is thin when one message can eat up to 4 of them, so that's a handful of real changes, and you stop at 5 apps. | BFree: unlimited users and apps, 5,000 records and 1,000 workflow runs a month. 10 messages a day limits building, but one person can live on it. |
| Features | BIt covers the whole job. Describe an app and you get the front end, back end, database and login together, hosted; a visual editor changes layout and text without spending credits; connectors cover Slack, Notion, Gmail and Salesforce; and Builder adds GitHub sync and the store files. Lovable does the same, so no A. | CApps, a database with 27 field types, workflows, webhooks, 30+ integrations and an API. Roles and Salesforce are on Team. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record, but there's nothing to install or set up: you say what you want and it builds and hosts it, login and database included. The fiddly part is the money, with two separate credit meters running, one for AI messages and one for the built-in services. | CNo store rating on record. A web builder where you define the database and workflows yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, with iPhone and Android apps for building on the move, but no desktop app, and that's what keeps it off an A. 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. | BWeb app with 30+ native integrations, Zapier, n8n and a REST API. |
| Best for | apps with the database, login and hosting built in | business apps, forms and workflows with a built-in database |
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 Zite. How we grade
Price against what you get
Base44 starts at $16 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Zite starts at $20 a month and scores 2.3.
Base44 scores higher and starts $4 a month lower. Of the other AI app builders on the chart, 1 scores higher than Base44 for less, and 12 score higher than Zite for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Zite also covers databases, workflow automation and forms.
At a glance
| Base44 | Zite | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $16 per month, billed annually (Starter) | $20 per month, billed annually |
| Free plan | 25 message credits and 100 integration credits a month, up to 5 apps, with authentication, database functionality and analytics included. | Unlimited users and apps, 1 workspace, 5,000 records, 1,000 workflow runs a month and 50 credits. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Base44 (Wix.com Ltd.) | Restly, Inc. |
| Price read from | base44.com | zite.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
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.
Zite
- Free plan caps messages at 10 a day and has Zite branding.
- Custom domains start on Pro; unlimited custom domains need Business.
- Salesforce, roles and priority support are listed for the Team plan.
- Prices shown are for annual billing; the monthly price is not shown directly.
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.
Zite
- Apps, forms and databases
- Builds apps and forms on a built-in database with 27 field types, views, filters and CSV import and export.
- Workflows
- Scheduled workflows, webhooks and run history, with monthly workflow runs capped by plan.
- Unlimited users
- All plans, including Free, allow unlimited users and unlimited apps.
- Native integrations
- The comparison table lists 30+ native integrations on every plan.
- API and developer access
- A REST API and SDK, secrets and Zapier and n8n access are listed in the plan comparison.
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.
Zite
Free$0
1 workspace, 5,000 records, 1,000 workflow runs a month, 10 messages a day.
Pro$20
per month, billed annually
100+ credits, 3 workspaces, 100,000 records, 5,000 workflow runs, 1 custom domain, no Zite branding.
Business$75
per month, billed annually
400+ credits, 5 workspaces, 250,000 records, 50,000 runs, advanced AI models and fast mode.
TeamCustom
Higher limits and bundled access, priority support and advanced security; pricing not shown.
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.
Zite
- Annual discount
Annual billing discount shown on Pro and Business
Pro shows $300 crossed out and $240 billed annually; Business shows $1,068 crossed out and $900 billed annually.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Base44 or Zite?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Base44 is cheaper to start with: $16 a month, against $20 a month for Zite. Base44 starts at $16 per month, billed annually (Starter), and Zite starts at $20 per month, billed annually.
Which has a free plan, Base44 or Zite?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Base44 and Zite have a free plan.
Which platforms do Base44 and Zite run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Base44 lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.