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Firebase Studio alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll AI app builders

Top picks

  • Bolt.new logo

    Best overall

    Bolt.new

    Starting price: $25 a month (Pro, billed monthly)

  • Base44 logo

    Best free option

    Base44

    Starting price: $16/month billed annually (Starter)

  • Dyad logo

    Best open source

    Dyad

    Price: Free forever (Pro from $20/month)

Common reasons people leave Firebase Studio: being shut down; new workspaces can't be created, and limited number of free workspaces. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Firebase Studio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bolt.new currently ranks first.

Firebase Studio has been discontinued. Being sunset on March 22, 2027, with no new workspaces, according to the Firebase Studio website.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bolt.new logoBolt.newFree plan + paid$25 a month (Pro, billed monthly)NoWeb3 of 572.6
2Base44 logoBase44Free plan + paid$16/month billed annually (Starter)NoWeb6 of 670.9
3Replit logoReplitFree plan + paid$18 a month billed annually ($20 monthly) for CoreNoWeb, iOS, Android +25 of 663.1
4v0 logov0Free plan + paidFrom $30 per user/month (Plus)NoWeb4 of 555.4
5Dyad logoDyadOpen sourceFree forever (Pro from $20/month)YesmacOS, Windows, Linux4 of 454.5
6Lovable logoLovableFree plan + paid$25 a month (Pro, 100 credits)NoWeb4 of 653.7
  1. Bolt.new logo

    1. Bolt.newTop pick

    Best for: Developers and makers prototyping full-stack apps without local setup

    Free plan + paidWeb

    72.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Firebase Studio

    Prompt-to-app builder in the browser that also lets you edit and deploy the code.

    Pros

    • Runs a full dev environment in the browser
    • Supports popular frameworks
    • Direct access to all files

    Cons

    • Token limits on the free plan
    • Large projects can confuse the AI
    Visit Bolt.new Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1572
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bolt.new a good Firebase Studio alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 with daily limits
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bolt.new(opens source in a new tab)
    Maker
    StackBlitz
    Not checked yetbolt.new(opens source in a new tab)
    Runs in browser
    Yes (WebContainers)
    Not checked yetbolt.new(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $25 a month (Pro, billed monthly)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bolt.new(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $30 per member/month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bolt.new(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Base44 logo

    2. Base44

    Best for: Non-developers who want a working app with database and login without setting up a backend

    Free plan + paidWeb

    70.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Firebase Studio

    Generates full apps with a built-in database, auth and hosting from a prompt, with no Google Cloud project to set up.

    Pros

    • Database, auth, storage and hosting are built in
    • Free plan is enough to try a real project
    • Visual editor alongside the chat for quick tweaks

    Cons

    • Apps run on Base44's platform, so moving off it takes work
    • Credit limits run out quickly on larger projects
    • Code editing and GitHub sync need paid tiers
    Visit Base44 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Base44 a good Firebase Studio alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 25 message credits/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026base44.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $16/month billed annually (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026base44.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Built-in backend
    Database, auth and storage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026base44.com(opens source in a new tab)
    GitHub integration
    Builder plan and up
    Checked Nov 8, 2026base44.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Builder plan
    $40/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026base44.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $80/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026base44.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Replit logo

    3. Replit

    Best for: Building and hosting apps entirely in the cloud

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    63.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Firebase Studio

    Cloud IDE with an AI agent, hosting and databases, the closest all-in-one replacement.

    Pros

    • Runs and hosts code in the browser
    • Agent builds full apps
    • Supports many languages

    Cons

    • Usage-based costs can grow
    • Less control than your own infrastructure
    Visit Replit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1588
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Replit a good Firebase Studio alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.replit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI agent
    Replit Agent
    Not checked yetreplit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting
    Built in
    Checked Nov 8, 2026replit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $18 a month billed annually ($20 monthly) for Core
    Checked Nov 8, 2026replit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $90 a month billed annually ($100 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026replit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    Custom pricing
    Checked Nov 8, 2026replit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. v0 logo

    4. v0

    Best for: React and Next.js developers generating UI and apps quickly

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Firebase Studio

    Vercel's AI builder for React and Next.js apps with one-click deploys.

    Pros

    • Clean React, Tailwind and shadcn/ui output
    • One-click Vercel deploys
    • Works from screenshots

    Cons

    • Best suited to the Vercel ecosystem
    • Credits limit heavy use
    Visit v0 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1586
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is v0 a good Firebase Studio alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 a month with a daily message limit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026v0.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Maker
    Vercel
    Checked Oct 29, 2026v0.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Output
    React / Next.js code
    Not checked yetv0.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $30 per user/month (Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026v0.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $100 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026v0.app(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Dyad logo

    5. Dyad

    Best for: Technical makers who want a local, prompt-to-app tool with their own AI keys and no lock-in

    Open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Firebase Studio

    A free, open-source local app builder that runs on your own machine and lets you bring your own model API keys.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with code stored locally
    • Works with cloud APIs or local models
    • No platform lock-in on hosting

    Cons

    • You manage API keys, costs and deployment yourself
    • Desktop install rather than a shared web workspace
    • Less hand-holding than hosted builders
    Visit Dyad Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dyad a good Firebase Studio alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free forever (Pro from $20/month)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Local models
    Ollama, LM Studio
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dyad.sh(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Lovable logo

    6. Lovable

    Best for: Non-engineers building a working prototype or MVP

    Free plan + paidWeb

    53.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Firebase Studio

    Prompt-to-app builder with Supabase integration for full-stack apps.

    Pros

    • Full-stack apps from prompts
    • Supabase backend integration
    • GitHub sync for code ownership

    Cons

    • Credits run out quickly on complex apps
    • Generated code may need cleanup to scale
    Visit Lovable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1562
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lovable a good Firebase Studio alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 5 build credits a day (up to 30 a month)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lovable.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Backend
    Supabase integration
    Not checked yetlovable.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    GitHub sync
    Yes
    Not checked yetlovable.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $25 a month (Pro, 100 credits)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.lovable.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    From $50 a month (100 credits)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.lovable.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    50% off Pro for up to 12 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.lovable.dev(opens source in a new tab)

The best Firebase Studio alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bolt.new logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for most people

Bolt.new

Prompt-to-app builder in the browser that also lets you edit and deploy the code.

Dyad logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for a free option

Dyad

A free, open-source local app builder that runs on your own machine and lets you bring your own model API keys.

Base44 logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Base44

Generates full apps with a built-in database, auth and hosting from a prompt, with no Google Cloud project to set up.

Dyad logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for open source

Dyad

A free, open-source local app builder that runs on your own machine and lets you bring your own model API keys.

Replit logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for Mac

Replit

Cloud IDE with an AI agent, hosting and databases, the closest all-in-one replacement.

Replit logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for Windows

Replit

Cloud IDE with an AI agent, hosting and databases, the closest all-in-one replacement.

Dyad logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for Linux

Dyad

A free, open-source local app builder that runs on your own machine and lets you bring your own model API keys.

Replit logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for iPhone and Android

Replit

Cloud IDE with an AI agent, hosting and databases, the closest all-in-one replacement.

v0 logo

Best Firebase Studio alternative for working in the browser

v0

Vercel's AI builder for React and Next.js apps with one-click deploys.

Firebase Studio alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Firebase Studio?

Bolt.new ranks first right now. Prompt-to-app builder in the browser that also lets you edit and deploy the code. Base44 and Replit follow it in our ranking.

Firebase Studio vs Bolt.new: what's the difference?

Firebase Studio is free to use; Bolt.new is free with paid plans. Both run on Web.

Is Firebase Studio free?

Firebase Studio is free to use.

How much do Firebase Studio alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Firebase Studio alternatives: Bolt.new, $25 a month (Pro, billed monthly); Base44, $16/month billed annually (Starter); Replit, $18 a month billed annually ($20 monthly) for Core; v0, From $30 per user/month (Plus); Dyad, Free forever (Pro from $20/month). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Firebase Studio?

Yes. Bolt.new (free plan + paid), Base44 (free plan + paid), Replit (free plan + paid) and v0 (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Firebase Studio?

Yes: Dyad.

Which Firebase Studio alternatives work on Linux?

Dyad runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Firebase Studio?

The complaints we hear most: being shut down; new workspaces can't be created; limited number of free workspaces; tied to Google's ecosystem for hosting and AI.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Firebase Studio, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.