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Base44 was just acquired by Wix for $80 million—but is it actually worth the hype? In this first impressions video, I walk you through what Base44 can do, how it compares to tools like Bolt and Lovable, and I build a real working app to test it out.
Spoiler: it’s better than I expected in some ways, but there are still things to consider.
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🧠 What You’ll Learn:
– What makes Base 44 different from other AI app builders
– How its fully integrated backend + auth works (no Supabase required)
– How to build a chore tracker app from a pre-written prompt
– How well the styling system (like claymorphism) actually works
– The pros and cons of Base 44’s one-platform approach
– Whether you can export code or connect GitHub
⚙️ Features Covered:
– Prompt-to-app generation
– Visual editing interface
– Built-in auth and database (no external tools)
– Claymorphism + design style selector
– Sample data vs real database testing
– GitHub sync (beta) + export options
💬 My Honest Take:
Base44 feels like a hybrid of Lovable, Bolt, and Squarespace, optimized for non-technical founders or solo builders who want an all-in-one solution. It still needs work (sample vs real data bugs, limits with customization), but it’s promising—and now, backed by Wix.
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📣 Let me know in the comments if Base44 is something you’d try—and if you want a deeper dive next time.
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