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Lovable vs Base44 (2026): Which should you pick?
Short answer
Pick Lovable if you want unlimited workspace members on every plan and a free plan with daily build credits.
Pick Base44 if you want a backend, database, login and analytics on every plan, with GitHub sync on Builder and up.
Based only on the facts below: Pricing from lovable.dev, checked 2026-11-03. Pricing from base44.com, checked 2026-11-03. No scores and no hands-on testing (methodology).
Pricing at a glance
Free tierLovable
Free: 5 daily build credits (up to 30/mo) + 20 Cloud credits; Pro $25/mo and Business $50/mo (each from 100 monthly credits; yearly billing gives 2 months free); Enterprise custom.
Official pricing page · checked 2026-11-03
Free tierBase44
Free: 25 message credits and 100 integration credits/mo, up to 5 apps; Starter $20/mo, Builder $50/mo, Pro $100/mo, Elite $200/mo billed monthly (20% less billed yearly: $16, $40, $80, $160); Enterprise custom.
Official pricing page · checked 2026-11-03
Feature checklist
From each tool's pricing page and listed use cases. "Not listed" means it is not among the use cases we list for that tool, not that it cannot do it.
| Feature | Lovable | Base44 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier or open-source option | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not listed | Not listed |
| Free trial mentioned | Not listed | Not listed |
| Listed under | ||
| App building | Yes | Yes |
| Listed use cases | ||
| build a web app by chatting | Yes | Not listed |
| make a landing page | Yes | Not listed |
| add auth to an app without code | Yes | Not listed |
| build a full app by describing it in chat | Not listed | Yes |
| get a backend, database and user login without setup | Not listed | Yes |
| edit visually or in code, then connect your own domain | Not listed | Yes |
Best for and skip if
Lovable
Best for
- build a web app by chatting
- make a landing page
- add auth to an app without code
Skip if this matters to you
- Credit-based pricing can be hard to predict
- Monthly plan credits expire 2 months after issue; daily build credits expire each day
From official docs and the pricing page, checked 2026-11-03.
Base44
Best for
- build a full app by describing it in chat
- get a backend, database and user login without setup
- edit visually or in code, then connect your own domain
Skip if this matters to you
- Free plan is small: 25 message credits and 100 integration credits a month, up to 5 apps
- Message and integration credits are capped per plan, and usage varies by action and AI model
- GitHub integration starts on Builder ($40/mo billed yearly, $50 monthly)
- Third-party services you connect (Stripe, SendGrid, OpenAI and others) bill you directly
From official docs and the pricing page, checked 2026-11-03.
Lovable vs Base44: FAQ
Should I use Lovable or Base44?
Pick Lovable if you want unlimited workspace members on every plan and a free plan with daily build credits. Pick Base44 if you want a backend, database, login and analytics on every plan, with GitHub sync on Builder and up. Based on the official pricing pages and docs listed on this page, checked 2026-11-03.
Is Lovable free?
Yes, it lists a free way to start. Free: 5 daily build credits (up to 30/mo) + 20 Cloud credits; Pro $25/mo and Business $50/mo (each from 100 monthly credits; yearly billing gives 2 months free); Enterprise custom. (official pricing page, checked 2026-11-03)
Is Base44 free?
Yes, it lists a free way to start. Free: 25 message credits and 100 integration credits/mo, up to 5 apps; Starter $20/mo, Builder $50/mo, Pro $100/mo, Elite $200/mo billed monthly (20% less billed yearly: $16, $40, $80, $160); Enterprise custom. (official pricing page, checked 2026-11-03)
How much do Lovable and Base44 cost?
Lovable: Free: 5 daily build credits (up to 30/mo) + 20 Cloud credits; Pro $25/mo and Business $50/mo (each from 100 monthly credits; yearly billing gives 2 months free); Enterprise custom. Base44: Free: 25 message credits and 100 integration credits/mo, up to 5 apps; Starter $20/mo, Builder $50/mo, Pro $100/mo, Elite $200/mo billed monthly (20% less billed yearly: $16, $40, $80, $160); Enterprise custom. (official pricing pages, checked 2026-11-03).
What is the difference between Lovable and Base44?
Lovable is listed for: build a web app by chatting; make a landing page; add auth to an app without code. Base44 is listed for: build a full app by describing it in chat; get a backend, database and user login without setup; edit visually or in code, then connect your own domain.
Do Lovable credits roll over or expire?
Daily credits do not roll over; they expire at the end of each day. Unused monthly plan credits carry forward but expire 2 months after they are issued on monthly plans, or 1 month after the annual period ends on annual plans. Top-up credits on Pro and Business last 12 months from purchase.
Source: Lovable docs: Credits and usage; Lovable docs: FAQ (checked 2026-10-29)
When do Lovable daily credits reset?
Every day at 00:00 UTC. The Free plan includes 5 daily build credits, up to 30 a month, plus a daily chat allowance.
Source: Lovable docs: Credits and usage; Lovable docs: FAQ (checked 2026-10-29)
Who owns Base44?
Wix. Wix announced on June 18, 2025 that it had acquired Base44, and said Base44 would keep operating as a distinct product.
Source: Wix press release: Wix acquires Base44 (June 18, 2025) (checked 2026-10-29)
Can I export my code from Base44?
Yes. Base44's pricing FAQ says two-way GitHub sync exports the full source code to your own repository at any time. GitHub integration is included on the Builder plan and up ($50/mo, or $40/mo billed yearly).
Source: Base44: pricing and FAQ (checked 2026-10-29)
Did you test Lovable and Base44?
No. Verdicts are based on each vendor's public docs and pricing pages, not hands-on testing, unless a page says otherwise.