In December 2025, I kept seeing Base44 pop up on my TV, and I thought, why not give it a try? I already had a product idea in mind. With the right prompts, the product eventually came to life—but at a significant cost. While the AI sometimes got things right, other times it wasted a lot of time, which quickly added up financially.
I was limited in how I could top up credits and eventually had to move to a higher plan, which stretched my budget. Even after the app was completed a month ago, with no new features to develop, I was still paying fees and receiving tokens that weren’t useful to me. That cycle would have continued unless I took action.
So I did what any developer would do—I rebuilt the app myself, using what I learned from Base44. Now I have full control over my application and my data, without worrying about ongoing monthly payments.
I think it’s time to move on from Base44, and I’m grateful for the opportunity it gave me and also the heart break when the service when down some days ago and it looks like all my data gone. If you find yourself in a similar position and need help making the move, feel free to reach out.
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