Base44 alternative
The Base44 alternative with payments and payouts built in
Forge64 turns one prompt into a complete app. Base44 includes hosting too; the main differences are that Forge64 builds payments and seller payouts into every app and gives each app its own Postgres database.
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Why people look for an alternative
- On Base44, payments start at the Builder plan ($50/mo, $40 billed yearly), per secondary sources.
- You want a standard Postgres database behind your app.
- You need payouts to sellers or creators without asking them to set up a payment account first.
What's built in: Forge64 and Base44
| Forge64 | Base44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Built in. Always-on app slots on paid plans, on Forge64's servers; the Free plan's app sleeps when idle and wakes on visit. | Included on Base44's infrastructure. |
| Database | Built in. A dedicated Postgres database for each app. | Included |
| Auth | Built in. Sign-up, sign-in and user accounts, with no per-user fee. | Included |
| Payments | Built in. Checkout, subscriptions and a billing page in the app, through Forge Payments. | Payments on Builder ($50/mo) and above, per secondary sources |
| Payouts to sellers | Built in. Forge Payments onboarding and payouts to your bank, with no separate payment account to set up (one all-in fee per sale). | Not confirmed on the pricing page |
| Add yourself | Nothing else to sign up for. One account, one bill. | Your own payment provider account (payments start on the Builder plan) · Seller payouts, if you run a marketplace |
When Base44 is still the better choice
- You want an all-in-one builder backed by a large company (Wix).
- You need a simple internal tool and Starter's limits are enough.
- You want a free domain for a year (Builder, billed yearly).
Full breakdown: Forge64 vs Base44 · What the full stack for an AI-built app costs
FAQ
- Is Forge64 cheaper than Base44?
- It depends on what you need. For a simple app without payments, Base44 Starter ($16–20) costs less. If you need payments, compare Base44 Builder ($50, or $40 billed yearly) with Forge64's plans (Free ($0/mo), Pro ($59/mo), Business ($245/mo), Enterprise (From $899/mo, billed annually)), which include payments and payouts.
- Does Forge64 use Postgres?
- Yes. Each generated app gets its own Postgres database on Forge64's servers.
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