Pilely vs. Lovable vs. Base44
Lovable and Base44 bring their own AI and charge for building with it. Pilely works the other way: the ChatGPT, Claude or other AI you already subscribe to builds your app, and Pilely runs it.
| Feature | Pilely | Lovable / Base44 |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds your app | The ChatGPT, Claude or other AI you already use | The builder’s own AI |
| AI building cost | Included in the AI plan you already pay for | Builder credits, limited on free plans |
| Monthly builder fee | None | Paid plans to build more |
| Hosting | Pay only for what your app uses, with up to $5 free credit to start | Plan-based and/or usage-based |
| Switching AI | Any time; your apps, data and users stay | Tied to the builder’s AI |
| Your source code | Written to your own computer by your AI | Kept in the builder’s workspace |
| Maintenance | Your ChatGPT or Claude keeps it up to date and upgrades it, right in the same chat | Back in the builder, spending more credits |
Based on each product’s public pricing pages as of October 2026. Plans change, so check each site for current details.
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