Lovable
49Describe an app and get a deployed full-stack project
Best for: Founders and designers shipping a working prototype without a developer
ai-for / app-builder
As of , EffectHub tracks 14 AI tools for app builder; 12 of the 14 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $10 to $36 a month.
Lovable, Replit and Shipper.now lead the list on click-through. 1 of the 14 ships a public API.
ranked by click-through
Describe an app and get a deployed full-stack project
Best for: Founders and designers shipping a working prototype without a developer
Browser workspace where an agent builds and ships apps
Best for: Solo builders who want code, database and hosting in one account without local setup
Describe an app in chat and it builds, hosts and launches the web, mobile or storefront version
Best for: Non-developers who want a working app rather than a clickable prototype
No-code mobile app builder whose AI assistant, Ada, scaffolds screens, database and navigation from a description
Best for: Founders who need an app in both app stores without hiring mobile developers
Raycast's Mac app for building native desktop apps by describing them in chat, no code editor involved.
Best for: Mac users who want a working desktop utility without writing code
Prompt-to-app builder that ships full-stack web apps with auth, roles and exportable source code
Best for: Internal tools that need roles, approvals and a database rather than a static page
In-browser agent that builds and runs web apps
Best for: Founders and designers who want a clickable prototype or landing page the same afternoon
Describe an app in plain English and its agent plans, codes, tests and ships it to iOS, Android or the web.
Best for: Founders prototyping a mobile app without hiring a developer
App builder that works through the coding agent you already use, which builds the app and publishes it to a live link with a backend.
Best for: Claude Code or Codex users who want one-step publishing with a backend
Free open-source desktop app that builds web apps from prompts on your machine using your own AI keys or local models.
Best for: Hobbyists and students who want a free app builder with their own API keys
Describe an app to Claude or ChatGPT and Floot builds, hosts and deploys the full stack.
Best for: Non-developers who already work inside Claude or ChatGPT
AI app builder with separate architecture and design agents, driven by prompt, canvas or IDE.
Best for: Developers who want to start in a prompt and finish in their IDE
Prompt-to-app builder that generates the frontend, backend, database, auth and hosting for apps, websites and agents.
Best for: Non-technical founders and operators who want a working internal tool or MVP quickly
Plans a software feature into specs and acceptance criteria first, then hands the build off to Claude Code or Cursor.
Best for: Teams already using Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex who want structured specs first
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovable | from $25/mo | Yes | Yes | Unverified |
| Replit | from $18/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Shipper.now | from $25/seat/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Adalo | from $36/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Glaze | from $10/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Chattee | Not confirmed | No | Not confirmed | Active |
| Bolt.new | from $25/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| CatDoes | from $17/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Codev | from $29/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Dyad | from $20/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Floot | from $25/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Archie | from $25/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Base44 | from $16/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| BrainGrid | from $24/mo | No | Not confirmed | Active |
12 of the 14 AI tools for app builder on EffectHub's list have a free tier — Lovable, Replit, Shipper.now and Adalo; the rest are paid, from $10 a month.
As of October 26, 2026, paid plans for the 14 AI tools for app builder on EffectHub's list run from $10 to $36 a month. Each card shows the pricing model and the cheapest paid plan as EffectHub last verified it; 12 of the 14 can be started for free.
1 of the 14 AI tools for app builder on EffectHub's list ships a public API, including Lovable. The API badge on each card is re-checked against the vendor's documentation.
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As of October 26, 2026, EffectHub tracks 14 AI tools for app builder; 12 of the 14 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $10 to $36 a month. (EffectHub, “AI App Builders”, Oct 2026, https://effecthub.net/ai-for/app-builder)
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