AI App Builder Pricing Calculator
Estimate how much Lovable, Bolt.new, Replit, v0, Base44, Cursor, or Claude Code may cost for your app idea. The calculator compares monthly price, usage limits, hidden-cost risk, and fit for your project type.
AI App Builder Cost Calculator
Adjust the settings below to see estimated costs and fit scores across 7 AI app builders. All prices are estimates — always check official pricing.
How the calculator estimates cost
BuilderPrice does not use one flat monthly price. It estimates expected build workload, then maps that workload to the unit each platform publishes: messages, tokens, credits, premium requests, or subscription tiers.
- Project type changes the baseline workload.
- Database, auth, deploy, and code export increase revision loops.
- Build intensity and team size increase monthly usage.
- Each result includes assumptions and a confidence label.
Pricing units compared
The hardest part of AI app builder pricing is that platforms do not meter the same thing.
| Platform | Main unit | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Lovable | Messages | A few backend or auth iterations can use more messages than a simple landing page. |
| Bolt.new | Tokens | Full-stack projects can burn tokens quickly as context and prompt rounds grow. |
| Replit | Subscription + AI/compute usage | Cost can depend on both coding assistance and the runtime environment you keep alive. |
| v0 by Vercel | Credits | UI-heavy prototyping is easier to estimate when credits are compared to project scope. |
| Base44 | Message credits | No-code SaaS builds can require repeated app-logic and integration revisions. |
| Cursor | Premium requests | Developer-heavy work depends on agent/editing intensity rather than hosted app usage. |
| Claude Code | Subscription usage limits | It is strongest for complex code work, but it is not a hosted app builder by itself. |
Use it before picking a builder
If you are comparing Lovable vs Bolt.new vs Replit vs v0, start with your project requirements instead of the platform marketing page. Then check the full pricing guide and the Lovable vs Bolt comparison for plan-level details.
FAQ
How accurate is this AI app builder pricing calculator?
It is an estimate, not a bill. BuilderPrice combines public plan information with project type, feature scope, team size, build intensity, and platform-specific usage units. Always verify the final plan on the official pricing page before subscribing.
Can I use free plans for an AI-built app?
Free plans are useful for testing an idea, but they often have daily caps, low monthly credits, limited collaboration, or deployment restrictions. For a real MVP with database, auth, and repeated revisions, expect to compare paid entry plans.
Why do Lovable, Bolt.new, Replit, and v0 costs vary so much?
They meter different things. Lovable and Base44 are closer to message-credit models, Bolt.new is token-heavy, v0 uses credits, Cursor uses premium requests, and Replit mixes development, AI assistance, and hosted compute.
Does this help with custom app builder pricing?
Yes. If you are estimating the cost to build a custom app with AI tools, the calculator gives a starting monthly software budget. It does not replace agency or freelancer quotes, but it helps you understand tool costs before hiring or building.
Which AI app builder is cheapest?
The cheapest option depends on the build. A simple prototype may fit a free or entry plan, while a SaaS app with auth, database, deployment, and frequent revisions may become cheaper on the platform whose usage unit best matches your workflow.