Both build apps from chat. Base44 bundles the backend so you never see it. Lovable gives you more of the code and more control.
Sign up free: 3 template sites on a we.inc address. AI building from $20/mo.
Pick Base44 for internal tools and simple apps where you want login, database and hosting handled with zero setup. Pick Lovable if you want nicer front ends, GitHub sync and more control over the code.
Base44 Starter is $16/mo yearly ($20 monthly) for 100 message credits. Lovable Pro is $25/mo for 100 credits.
For a business website rather than an app, We.Inc builds the site from a description with templates, SEO settings and custom domains. Free for 3 template sites; AI from $20/mo.
| Base44 | Lovable | We.Inc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, 25 message credits a month, up to 5 apps | Yes, 5 credits a day (up to 30 a month) | Yes: 3 template sites, we.inc address, no AI |
| Cheapest paid plan | Starter $16/mo yearly ($20 monthly), 100 message credits | Pro $25/mo for 100 credits ($21/mo yearly) | $20/mo Starter (250 AI credits) |
| All plans | Starter $16, Builder $40, Pro $80, Elite $160 per month yearly (20% more monthly) | Pro $25, Business $50 per month; Enterprise custom | Starter $20, Pro $50, Unlimited $99 per month |
| Backend | Built in: auth, database, integrations | Lovable Cloud or Supabase | Handled for sites; forms and payments built in |
| Code access | In-app editing and GitHub on paid plans | GitHub sync | Yes, export to GitHub |
| Best at | Internal tools, simple apps | Web apps and MVPs | Business websites |
Prices checked September 2026, in US dollars per month on annual billing unless noted. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on their pricing page before you buy.
Best for: Non-technical teams building internal tools and simple apps
Price: Starter $16, Builder $40, Pro $80, Elite $160 per month yearly (20% more monthly)
Pros: Backend, auth and database with no setup; Cheapest paid entry of the three; Integration credits for email, AI and files; Unlimited apps on paid plans
Cons: Free plan capped at 5 apps and 25 messages; Less control over how things work under the hood; Designs can look generic; Tied to Base44's hosting for the backend
Best for: Founders prototyping web apps and SaaS products by chat
Price: Pro $25, Business $50 per month; Enterprise custom
Pros: Fast from prompt to working app; Built-in backend (Lovable Cloud) and Supabase support; GitHub sync for the code; Large community and many examples
Cons: Credits run out quickly on complex edits; Free plan is limited to a few credits a day; Hosting and in-app AI use draw on credits too; Aimed at apps more than marketing sites
Best for: People who want to describe a site or web app in plain English and have AI build it
Price: Free plan: up to 3 template sites on a we.inc address, no AI. AI building from $20/mo (Starter, 250 credits). Pro $50/mo, Unlimited $99/mo.
Pros: Describe what you want in chat and AI builds a full, editable site or app; Edit by clicking on the page, by asking in chat, or in a real code editor; Export the React and TypeScript code to GitHub, so you are never locked in; Unlimited sites on paid plans, custom domains from Starter
Cons: The free plan is templates only; AI building needs a paid plan; Newer platform with a smaller app marketplace than the big names; Store features are simpler than a dedicated ecommerce platform
Yes at entry level: Base44 Starter is $16/mo on yearly billing ($20 monthly) and Lovable Pro is $25/mo. Both include about 100 credits.
Base44 needs the least setup because the backend is built in. Lovable is also beginner-friendly and gives more room to grow.
Paid Base44 plans include in-app code editing and GitHub integration. Lovable syncs every project to GitHub.
Neither is focused on marketing sites. We.Inc is built for business websites, with templates, click-to-edit and custom domains.
No. Free covers up to 3 template sites on a we.inc address. AI building starts at $20/mo on Starter.
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