Base44 vs Lovable: AI coding and app builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Base44 is a no-code AI app builder: you describe an app and it builds the frontend, backend, database and auth. Plans scale by message and integration credits.
Lovable is an AI app and website builder: you describe what you want and it builds and publishes the app. Paid plans add monthly credits.
Listed A to Z, from base44.com and lovable.dev. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Starter, Builder, Pro, Elite
- Free option
- Free plan: 25 message credits/mo, up to 5 apps
- Published prices
- Free $0 (25 message credits); Starter $16, Builder $40, Pro $80 and Elite $160 a month billed annually.
- Main price table
- Free, Pro, Business, Enterprise
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free $0, Pro $25/mo, Business $50/mo with 100 monthly credits each ($21 and $42/mo billed yearly).
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Base44 checked Nov 10, 2026, Lovable checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Base44 lists 5 entries (Free, Starter, Builder, Pro, Elite); Lovable lists 4 (Free, Pro, Business, Enterprise).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Base44: Starter $16/mo (billed annually). Lovable: Pro $21/mo, billed yearly. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Base44: Free plan: 25 message credits/mo, up to 5 apps. Lovable: Free: $0.
- How prices are quoted. Base44: “Plans (billed annually)”. Lovable: “Plans”.
Base44 plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Credits per month |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 25 message credits, 100 integration credits; up to 5 apps |
| Starter | $16/mo | 100 message credits, 2,000 integration credits; unlimited apps, in-app code edits, custom domain |
| Builder | $40/mo | 250 message credits, 10,000 integration credits; adds AI model select and GitHub integration |
| Pro | $80/mo | 500 message credits, 20,000 integration credits; adds early access to beta features |
| Elite | $160/mo | 1,200 message credits, 50,000 integration credits; adds premium support |
Yearly billing saves 20% vs monthly. Paid plans include a free domain for 1 year. Enterprise (custom credits, SSO) is quoted separately.
From base44.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Base44 pricing.
Lovable plans and prices
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly | Monthly credits | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Free grants | Unlimited collaborators, 5 lovable.app domains, invite-only publishing, community support |
| Pro | $25/month | $21/month, billed annually | 100 | Unlimited users, credit rollovers, remove the Lovable badge, email support, design systems |
| Business | $50/month | $42/month, billed annually | 100 | All Pro features, team workspace, role-based access, workspace publish, SSO, security center, priority support |
| Enterprise | Platform fee, volume based pricing | Platform fee, volume based pricing | Custom | SCIM directory sync, audit logs, custom SLA, named CSM |
The yearly toggle is labelled "2 months free". No credit card is needed for Free. Lovable also lists up to 50% off Pro for verified students.
From lovable.dev, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Lovable pricing.
FAQ
How much does Base44 cost?
Free $0 (25 message credits); Starter $16, Builder $40, Pro $80 and Elite $160 a month billed annually. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Lovable cost?
Free $0, Pro $25/mo, Business $50/mo with 100 monthly credits each ($21 and $42/mo billed yearly). (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Base44 and Lovable have a free option?
Base44: Free plan: 25 message credits/mo, up to 5 apps. Lovable: Free: $0.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Base44 or Lovable?
Lowest listed paid tier: Base44 Starter $16/mo (billed annually); Lovable Pro $21/mo, billed yearly (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Base44 or Lovable?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: base44.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and lovable.dev (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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