Comparison
Lovable vs Base44
Base44 (Wix-acquired) and Lovable both target non-engineers building apps with AI. They differ on backend approach: Base44 has a fully proprietary backend; Lovable uses Supabase.
Lovable
Lovable is a prompt-to-fullstack builder using Supabase as the backend. Better portability than Base44; security defaults still need work.
Choose Lovable if
- You want code export and Supabase portability
- You're considering eventually migrating to your own infra
Base44
Base44 is an AI fullstack builder with proprietary backend services. Fast for non-developers; lock-in is total.
Choose Base44 if
- You want maximum AI autonomy and don't mind proprietary lock-in
- You're OK with the post-Wix-acquisition platform direction
Side-by-side comparison
| Category | Lovable | Base44 |
|---|---|---|
| Backend | Supabase (more portable) | Fully proprietary |
| Code export | Frontend yes, backend partial | Frontend only on paid tier |
| Lock-in severity | Medium | High |
| Documented security incidents | CVE-2025-48757 | Wiz/Imperva 2025 disclosure |
| Migration path | Frontend keeps, backend rebuilds | Full rebuild |
| Pricing | Subscription + Lovable Cloud | Subscription + AI credits |
| Best for | Founders who plan to migrate eventually | Non-tech founders staying inside the platform |
Whichever you pick, we audit the output.
We migrate apps off both. Base44 migrations are heavier (full backend rebuild) at $600+; Lovable migrations are lighter at $400+ because the Supabase database often comes along.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Base44 still safe after the Wix acquisition?
- The patched issues from the Wiz/Imperva disclosure are fixed at the platform level. The longer concern is platform direction post-acquisition and the Feb 2026 outage that stranded thousands of apps. Migration off remains the safest hedge.
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