AI App Builder Comparison
Softgen vs Base44
Base44 is an all-in-one AI app builder (acquired by Wix) that turns prompts into apps with built-in auth, database, and hosting. Here is how it compares to Softgen on the things that decide the choice: what you pay, what you get for it, and what you own at the end.
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Base44Softgen
Entry paid planStarter $16/mo (annual) with 100 message creditsStarter $25/mo with 500 credits
Free tier25 message credits/month75 free credits, no card required
AI modelsModel selection on paid plansGPT-5.1 + Gemini 3.1 Pro on Starter, 12+ models on Pro
BackendBase44's built-in platform backendManaged Supabase (standard Postgres)
Code ownershipGitHub on paid plansFull GitHub export on every paid plan
Extra usageHigher tiers (Builder $40, Pro $80)One-time top-ups from $5 for 500 credits
Pricing verified July 2026 from both vendors' official pages.
Where Softgen is different
- More usage at the comparable tier: Softgen Starter is $25/mo with 500 credits, Base44 Starter is $16/mo (annual) with 100 message credits
- Model choice: GPT-5.1 or Gemini 3.1 Pro on Starter and 12+ models on Pro, instead of a managed default
- Standard infrastructure you can leave with: managed Supabase plus full GitHub export, no platform-specific backend
Where Base44 is strong
- All-in-one platform with built-in auth and database
- Message-based pricing is easy to understand
- Backed by Wix since its acquisition
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