The free alternative to Aura
Same prompt-to-deployed-app loop — without the $50/mo (Max) bill.
In short
- Freebuff App Builder is a free alternative to Aura — build apps with AI, with sign-in, databases, and publishing built in.
- Aura typical paid tier: $50/mo (Max). Freebuff App Builder is free to start.
- Sign-in, databases, and publishing are built in.
- Connect GitHub to keep your code in a repo you control.
Aura (aura.build) is a design-first AI website builder with premium templates, Figma export, and CMS features. Freebuff App Builder does the same job and is free to start.
What Aura costs in 2026
Aura Pro is $25/mo (120 prompts/mo). Max is $50/mo (240 prompts/mo). Ultra is $100/mo (560 prompts/mo) per aura.build/pricing. Annual plans are 50% off while subscribed. Most builders who iterate daily land on a paid tier quickly once the free allowance runs out.
Feature-by-feature: Freebuff App Builder vs Aura
| Feature | Freebuff | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $50/mo (Max) |
| Prompt/message limits | None | 240/mo on Max |
| Full-stack backend | Wired in | CMS-focused |
| Figma export | Via import | Native on paid |
| Custom domain | Yes | Paid plans |
| Terminal agent | Yes (Freebuff CLI) | No |
When Aura is still the better pick
Aura wins for visually polished marketing sites where design templates and Figma handoff matter more than backend depth.
How to move from Aura to Freebuff
- Export HTML or push code to GitHub, then connect it in Freebuff App Builder for backend features.
- In Freebuff App Builder, connect GitHub and open the repo (or start a fresh project with the same prompt).
- Sign-in, databases, and publishing are built in, so you can ask for them in your prompt.
- Keep iterating in the browser, or run
freebuffin your terminal for heavy refactors.
Try the free alternative to Aura
Build an app with sign-in, databases, and publishing built in — free to start.
Questions
Is Freebuff App Builder free?
It is free to start. Free accounts get a daily allowance of hours that refills at midnight and does not roll over, and paid plans add more (see plans). Sign-in, databases, and publishing are built in.
Can Freebuff do everything Aura does?
For the core loop — prompt, iterate, deploy a real app with auth and database — yes. Niche integrations may differ; you can always import code and extend in the Freebuff CLI.
How much does Aura cost per year on a typical paid plan?
At $50/mo (Max), expect roughly $600/year before overages. Freebuff is $0.
Can I import my existing Aura project?
You can bring code over through GitHub: export it from Aura where supported, connect the repo, and keep building. Support depends on your stack.