Overview

Base44 builds full apps from plain description, with the database, user logins, permissions and hosting handled behind the scenes – no third-party backend to wire up. Apps go live the moment they’re created.

Features

Prompt-to-App Build
Describe your idea in your own words and Base44 designs and builds it

Managed Backend
Database, signups, user permissions and hosting handled with nothing to configure

Plan Mode
AI interviews you about audience and flows, then turns answers into a build plan, credit-free

Start From URL/Figma
Recreate a site you own or import a Figma frame as your starting point

Built-In Integrations
AI text and image generation, email, file uploads and data extraction, no API keys

OAuth Connectors
Link Notion, Slack, Salesforce, Google Workspace and more directly to your app

Roles & Security Rules
Define custom roles and control who can view, edit or delete each record

Instant Publish
Built-in hosting means apps are live and shareable the moment they’re created

Pros and Cons

What Works Well
  • The most genuinely non-technical option – no separate database, auth or hosting account needed
  • Apps deploy automatically with no deployment step at all
  • Plan mode costs no credits, so the thinking phase is free
  • Serious permission control: custom roles, record-level rules, invite-only or public visibility
  • Backed by Wix’s scale while still operating as a distinct product
WHAT could be better
  • Credit-based pricing means complex builds and rebuilds consume budget quickly
  • GitHub export and code ownership require a Builder plan or higher
  • The ‘Edit with Base44’ badge can’t be removed on the free plan
  • Hard ceiling of 600 pages per app before the builder becomes unreliable
  • Not available in OFAC-restricted countries including Iran, North Korea, Syria and Cuba

Pricing Plans

Starter (Monthly)
$ 20
per month
Builder (Monthly)
$ 50
per month
Pro (Monthly)
$ 100
per month
Elite (Monthly)
$ 200
per month
Enterprise
Custom
Contact for Pricing

Customers

  • Non-Technical Founder / Owner-Operator – Runs a real business and needs a booking system, CRM, or portal now. Values shipping something working this week over owning code they can’t maintain.
  • Internal Ops Lead – Drowning in shared spreadsheets and Zapier duct tape. Wants role-based permissions, an audit trail, and one source of truth for a process only their company runs.
  • Solo Consultant / Agency of One – Bills clients on retainer and needs a branded client portal: intake forms, file handoff, project status, invoices. Currently stitching together Notion, Drive, and email.
  • Product Manager Without Engineering Budget – Has the spec and the user research, no dev sprint allocated. Builds a functioning internal tool or MVP to prove demand before requesting headcount.
  • Bootstrapped Idea Validator – Pre-revenue, testing a concept. Needs a real, usable app with auth and a database to run a paid pilot — not a clickable Figma mockup.
  • Small-Team Educator / Coach – Cohort programs, member logins, progress tracking, resource libraries. Outgrew Teachable but can’t justify custom development.

Company Information

Company Name
Base44 (a Wix company)
Company Founded Year
2023
Company Location
Tel Aviv, Israel

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need coding skills to use Base44?
No. You need no coding or tech skills – just describe what you want and Base44 builds it.
How do I deploy my Base44 app?
You don’t. Base44 has built-in hosting, so your app is instantly live and shareable when created.
Can I export my code or move off Base44?
Yes. Export as a ZIP anytime, or export to GitHub on a Builder plan or higher.
Will my app work properly on mobile?
Yes. Base44 automatically adapts your app for mobile, and you can preview mobile view in the top bar.
Can I charge my users for access to the app?
Yes, on a Builder plan or higher. Connect Stripe or another API-based payment provider via the Secrets tab.
Can I undo a change that broke my app?
Yes. Click Revert under any chat message to take your app back to just before that step.
Can I test major changes without risking my live app?
Yes. Clone your app from the Apps page or dashboard and experiment on the copy.
Can I remove the Base44 badge from my live app?
Only on a paid plan. Badge removal isn’t available on the free plan; private apps don’t display it.

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