Softr vs. Base44
Is Base44 giving you unreliable results? Try Softr, the fastest way to build production-ready business apps without code.
The #1 Base44 alternative for production-ready apps
Build business apps with built-in databases, workflows, and AI—all easy to maintain and iterate on as your business grows.
A proven, full-stack platform for business apps
Base44 is best for prototypes, not business-ready apps. Softr has vibe coding, but also includes user authentication, permissions, and structured data—so you can portals and internal tools to power your business ops.
Flexible data integrations to fit your business
Base44 includes a database, but it creates vendor lock-in with limited flexibility. Softr provides its own native database and offers deep integrations with 15+ other data sources like Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, and HubSpot.
Predictable pricing without credit burn.
Base44's credit system makes costs unpredictable, especially when you hit troubleshooting loops. Softr offers flat, transparent pricing and more control over your building experience—ideal for teams that need to ship and scale consistently.
Why businesses are choosing Softr over Base44
A trusted platform for app building
Base44 users often report unreliable app behavior as complexity increases. Softr provides a visual builder used by 1M+ teams, with dependable performance, reusable blocks, and data control—ideal for apps that run your daily operations.
More data flexibility
Base44’s database model can create lock-in and limit flexibility. Softr includes a native relational database, plus connects to 15+ data sources—so your apps grow with your stack, not around it.
Logins and user management
Base44 apps often lack robust user controls. Softr provides logins and user management, including onboarding flows and utility pages—making apps safe, shareable, and ready for real users.
Granular permissions
Base44 offers basic roles but limited access control. Softr offers custom user groups and granular permissions, making it ideal for internal tools, client portals, and apps with multiple user types.
Reliable workflow automation
Base44 relies on AI interpretation to define workflows, leading to inconsistent results. Softr uses a visual workflow builder with clear triggers, actions, and logic, so teams always know what runs, when, and why.
Business-ready vibe coding
Vibe coding in Softr lets you generate custom tools and UIs from a prompt—inside a real app. Vibe-coded blocks connect to live data, support CRUD actions, follow visibility rules, and include version history.
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See how Softr compares to Base44
Deciding between Base44 and Softr? With Softr, you get vibe coding with more control—and production-ready apps for your business.
Functionalities | Softr | Base44 |
|---|---|---|
Core focus | Full-stack AI app builder with native databases and workflows | Prompt-driven app generation |
Vibe coding | Prompt-based app and UI generation (connected to data, CRUD actions) | AI-generated UI and app scaffolding |
Data flexibility | Native databases, plus build on top of 15+ external data sources | Managed database generated by AI with limited external integrations |
Database model | First-class relational databases you build and query directly | Data model abstracted behind AI-generated logic |
Design flexibility | Fully customizable layouts & branding | Depends on generated output |
Permissions & access | Custom user groups, granular permissions, and global data restrictions | Basic roles with limited configuration |
External users | Supports secure access for external users | External user flows require custom implementation |
Forms | Multi-step forms with conditional logic | AI-generated forms with limited logic |
Workflow automation | Built-in workflows (includes app UI triggers) | No native workflow builder |
AI Agents | AI Agents for databases and workflows | Agentic logic generated per app |
Mobile experience | Responsive web apps with PWA support | Depends on generated code |
Pricing model | Pricing with clear usage limits | Credit-based pricing tied to generation and iteration |
Go from zero to app, incredibly fast
Connect to your data in seconds
Integrate with your spreadsheets and databases, including Airtable, SQL, Hubspot, Google Sheets, Supabase, BigQuery, and more—in just a few clicks. Your data is always secure and in sync.
Customize layout and logic
Drag and drop customizable building blocks with various views and functionalities. Granular permissions allow you to control what data each user can access, and which actions they can take.
Publish and launch
Ship applications that your team will love in minutes or hours, instead of days or weeks. Deploy on both desktop and mobile.
