Free · Coding · 8 of 9 tools · updated Oct 17, 2026
Free AI tools to build an app from a prompt (vibe coding)
Create is the strongest tool to build an app from a prompt (vibe coding) you can use without paying, at 71/100. 8 of the 9 tools tracked for this job have a free tier, an open-source licence, or are free outright. It is also the top-ranked tool for this job overall, free or not.
Same evidence score as the ranking — GitHub stars, Hacker News mentions, release activity, free access — recomputed nightly, never sold. See all 9 tools to build an app from a prompt (vibe coding).
Top 3
evidence / 100
+ Built-in integrations for AI models, Stripe, and databases without API wiring.
− Smaller community and fewer templates than Lovable or v0.
+ Runs npm, dev servers, and builds entirely in the browser so nothing is installed.
− Token-metered pricing burns through the monthly allowance on larger projects.
+ Supabase auth, database, and edge functions are wired up without any configuration.
− Credits run out fast when debugging, since every fix attempt costs a message.
All 8, side by side
| Tool | Score | Pricing | What you get free | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create | 71 | Free tier | no limits published | web |
| Bolt.new | 64 | Free tier | Pro $20/mo | web |
| Lovable | 30 | Free tier | Pro $25/mo | web |
 Base44 | 14 | Free tier | Starter $20/mo | web |
 Replit Agent | 10 | Free tier | Core $25/mo plus usage | web, ios, android |
 Databutton | 8 | Free tier | no limits published | web |
 Firebase Studio | 8 | Free | Free with workspace limits | web |
 v0 | 8 | Free tier | Premium $20/mo | web |
A free tier counts, and so does an open-source licence you can self-host — both are in the table, so a tool that is only free for a trial is not here.
Head to head: Create vs Bolt.new Create vs Lovable Bolt.new vs Lovable