Base44 vs Capacity

Base44

Base44 is one of the faster routes from an idea to a working app with login, database and hosting included, which suits non-developers and small teams. Credits are consumed by every AI message, so the monthly price matters less than how many iterations your app needs.

Pros

• +Backend, database, authentication, hosting and payments are built in
• +Free plan covers up to 5 apps for experimenting
• +In-app code edits and GitHub integration on paid tiers
• +Choice of AI model on higher plans

Cons

• −Credits per month are small on the lower plans, so long builds can run out
• −Headline paid prices assume annual billing
• −GitHub integration and model selection are not on the Starter plan

Capacity

A reasonable on-ramp for non-coders who want a working app with accounts and payments rather than a static prototype, and unused credits never expire. The catch is variable credit burn per AI message, which makes the real cost of iterating hard to predict, and code export is locked behind the $69 tier.

Pros

• +Generates deployed apps with auth, data and payments, not just mockups
• +First app is free to try without a credit card
• +Credits roll over indefinitely, including one-time packs
• +Full codebase export available on Growth and above

Cons

• −Credit consumption per request is variable and opaque
• −Cheapest tier cannot export code or use custom domains
• −Share of the no-code app market is crowded with better-funded rivals

Is Base44 cheaper than Capacity?

On published entry prices, Base44 starts lower — $16/mo against $25/mo for Capacity. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does Base44 or Capacity have a free tier?

Both: Base44 has a free tier, and Capacity has a free tier.