The free alternative to Cosmic.new
Same prompt-to-deployed-app loop — without the $18/mo (Pro) bill.
In short
- Freebuff App Builder is a free alternative to Cosmic.new — build apps with AI, with sign-in, databases, and publishing built in.
- Cosmic.new typical paid tier: $18/mo (Pro). 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.
Cosmic.new is an all-in-one AI platform for websites, shops, and SaaS — with built-in auth, database, payments, and one-click deploy. Freebuff App Builder does the same job and is free to start.
What Cosmic.new costs in 2026
Cosmic.new Pro is $18/mo (100 monthly credits). Ultra is $50/mo (300 monthly credits). The Free plan gives 5 daily credits, up to 10 a month (per cosmic.new/pricing). Most builders who iterate daily land on a paid tier quickly once the free allowance runs out.
Feature-by-feature: Freebuff App Builder vs Cosmic.new
| Feature | Freebuff | Cosmic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $18/mo Pro ($50/mo Ultra) |
| Ultra tier | N/A — free | $50/mo |
| Built-in payments | Via integrations | Cosmic Payments native |
| Auth + database | Wired in | Cosmic Auth + DB |
| Deploy | Publishing built in | Yes (Pro+) |
| Terminal agent | Yes (Freebuff CLI) | No |
When Cosmic.new is still the better pick
Cosmic.new is compelling if you want integrated payments and storefront tooling in one branded platform.
How to move from Cosmic.new to Freebuff
- Export your project code and connect it in Freebuff App Builder via GitHub.
- 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 Cosmic.new
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 Cosmic.new 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 Cosmic.new cost per year on a typical paid plan?
At $18/mo (Pro), expect roughly $216/year before overages. Freebuff is $0.
Can I import my existing Cosmic.new project?
You can bring code over through GitHub: export it from Cosmic.new where supported, connect the repo, and keep building. Support depends on your stack.