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The cheapest AI app builder in 2026
Entry prices for AI app builders range from $16 to $30 a month, but credits run out at different speeds. A side-by-side of what each entry plan actually buys.
Entry paid plans side by side
Base44 Starter: $16/month billed yearly for 100 message credits. Bolt Pro: $18/month billed yearly for 10M tokens. Replit Core: $20/month with $20 of model credit. Lovable Pro: from $25/month for 100 credits plus 5 a day. v0 paid tier: $30 per user with $30 of credit plus $2 a day.
Cheapest depends on how much you build
For a weekend project, any free tier may be enough. For steady building, Bolt and Base44 have the lowest sticker prices, but Bolt's tokens drain faster on big projects and Base44's Starter caps at 100 messages. Lovable and Replit bundle hosting and backend, which can save a separate bill.
Our method
Prices are copied from each official pricing page and dated. Usage per prompt is a labelled estimate. See the calculator for the assumptions and change them to match your workflow.
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