Describe a website or web app, watch it build, and ask for changes. Codebase gives you a live preview and the source code to keep. Use the browser or connect your AI agent through MCP or the API. Choose open-weight models, including in-house inference. Free to start, with paid credit plans. Publishing stays under your control; MCP publishing needs a key with deploy permission.
AI-powered web app builder that generates code from natural language and provides live preview with source export.
- for
- Developers and product creators who want to prototype or ship web apps without writing code manually.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
works withReactNext.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPythonHTML/CSSVueSvelteMCP
Key features
8 features of Codebase
- Open-weight model choice — Select from Codebase Auto, MiniMax, Kimi, MiMo or other open-weight models and compare credit rates.
- Live preview — See the app assemble in real time with instant visual updates for every file change.
- Conversational edits — Request changes in plain English or voice and the AI updates the code accordingly.
- Any tech stack — Supports vanilla HTML, React, Vue, Svelte, TypeScript and more, auto-selecting or letting you choose.
- Source export — Download the full project source at any time and deploy it wherever you like.
- Community gallery — Start from curated templates, publish your projects and remix community builds.
- CLI & API access — Use the free CLI coder or integrate via MCP or REST API for custom workflows.
- Data privacy — Prompts and files are processed for builds only and are not used to train models.
Use cases
- Rapidly prototype a landing page or SaaS dashboard from a text description.
- Add features like dark mode or sticky headers to an existing app via conversational commands.
- Build on-chain web apps on Base, including payments, NFTs, or on-chain social features.
- Create and share starter templates in the community gallery for others to remix.
Codebase pricing
- Free$01,000 credits/month (~7 builds) · Live preview · CLI source download
- Indie$16/month2,000 credits/month (~14 builds) · All models available · One-click deploy
- Builder$33/month8,000 credits/month (~57 builds) · Custom domains · All models
- Pro$65/month25,000 credits/month (~178 builds) · Custom domains · Early access to new models
Codebase vs alternatives
 Codebase |  Cursor |  Cline |  Replit |  Bolt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Live AI-driven app generation with source ownership | AI-assisted editing | IDE-based coding agents | Browser-based development | Prompt-driven full-stack deployment |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Oct 2026 | — | — | — | — |
- Codebase vs Cursor: Cursor is an AI-enhanced code editor, while Codebase generates full apps from prompts.
- Codebase vs Cline: Cline is an open-source autonomous coding agent for IDEs, not a full-stack app builder.
- Codebase vs Replit: Replit provides an in-browser IDE with AI assistance, but does not focus on prompt-to-code generation with live preview.
- Codebase vs Bolt: Bolt lets you prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack apps, similar scope but different UI and pricing model.
Codebase FAQ
How does the credit system work?+
Each build consumes credits based on the model’s token usage; 1 credit equals $0.001 at retail rates.
What happens if the AI makes a mistake?+
Fixes for genuine model errors are free; you only pay for intentional changes.
Can I use any model on any plan?+
Yes, all plans can select any model, though corporate models consume credits faster.
Is my code and data private?+
Project files stay in your workspace and are not used to train models; analytics are optional.
Do I need a credit card to start?+
No, the first build and the free tier are available without a credit card.
Summarized by DevHunt from codebase.design · Oct 14, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
