Base44 bundles these services in its platform. Lovable supports Lovable Cloud or Supabase and Git-based development. Both create web apps with frontend, database, login, and hosting.
When to pick which
Base44 fits an integrated internal tool or customer portal. Starter allows custom domains and new private apps; Builder adds custom backend functions and GitHub sync. Lovable fits Git-based development with Lovable Cloud or Supabase; Git sync is also included in Free, custom domains from Pro. Base44 Free provides 25 message credits monthly capped at 5 daily, 100 integration credits, and up to 5 apps. Lovable Free provides 5 daily build credits capped at 30 monthly. Base44 Starter costs USD 20 monthly or USD 192 annually; Lovable Pro starts at USD 25 monthly or USD 250 annually. Neither credit allowance represents a fixed number of finished apps. Published app operations can also consume credits.
Differences at a glance
Both create frontend, backend, database, and authentication from prompts and publish the app to a hosted URL.
Backend: Base44 bundles database, authentication, functions, and integrations in its own stack. Lovable uses Lovable Cloud or a native Supabase integration.
GitHub: Base44 offers two-way sync from Builder. Lovable includes Git sync in Free. Code sync does not automatically migrate all live data, user accounts, and services.
Free: Base44 has 25 message credits monthly, capped at 5 daily, 100 integration credits monthly, and up to 5 apps. Lovable has 5 daily build credits capped at 30 monthly. Credits are not equivalent to a fixed count of apps or prompts.
Paid entry: Base44 Starter is USD 20 monthly or USD 192 annually. Lovable Pro is USD 25 monthly or USD 250 annually. Custom domains start at Starter in Base44 and Pro in Lovable.
Operations: Base44 separates its shared workspace pool into message and integration credits; built-in services and automations consume credits after publishing too. Lovable is introducing one balance for building, Cloud, and AI. After specific free grants, runtime draws on general credits; rollout is gradual.
Pro · 25 $ per month (or 250 $ per year, equivalent to 21 $ per month)Month/year · Starts with 100 subscription credits/month; packages up to 10,000 credits for $2,250/month on monthly billing; workspace-shared credits
Business · 50 $ per month (or 500 $ per year, equivalent to 42 $ per month)Month/year · Starts with 100 subscription credits/month; packages up to 10,000 credits for $4,300/month on monthly billing; workspace-shared credits
Where are the vendors of Base44 and Lovable based?
Base44: Base44, Israel. Lovable: Lovable, Sweden.
Are Base44 and Lovable listed in the same category?
Base44 is listed under the “Development & Code” category, Lovable under “Development & Code.”
How many pricing tiers do Base44 and Lovable offer?
Base44 documents 10 plans, Lovable documents 4 plans, each with price, billing period, and included features.
Where do the price and product details for Base44 and Lovable come from?
For Base44 and Lovable, prices, limits, and product details are each based on the current official vendor page. Missing values stay marked as not published rather than being estimated.