Base44: No-Code AI Builders

Base44 is an AI-powered no-code app builder that lets anyone create full-stack web applications from natural language prompts. The platform generates complete applications with built-in database, authentication, email, Stripe integration, and hosting — eliminating the need to wire together separate services. Founded in December 2024 by solo Israeli developer Maor Shlomo as a side project, Base44 became one of the most remarkable bootstrapped success stories in recent startup history.

The platform hit $1M ARR within just three weeks of launch and grew to 250,000+ users and $3.5M ARR within six months — all without any external funding. In June 2025, Wix acquired Base44 for $80M in cash with an additional $90M earn-out tied to revenue milestones through 2029, totaling up to $170M. Post-acquisition, Base44 continued its explosive growth, reaching $100M ARR by early 2026 and over 400,000 users. The platform even aired a Super Bowl LX ad in February 2026.

Base44 differentiates from competitors like Bolt.new, Lovable, and v0 through its fully integrated stack — users never need to connect external databases (Supabase), auth providers, or hosting services. This makes it the most accessible option for non-technical creators and small businesses, though it comes with vendor lock-in trade-offs as exported code requires significant rework to run elsewhere.