The free alternative to Same.new
Same prompt-to-deployed-app loop — without the $50/mo (Max) bill.
In short
- Freebuff App Builder is a free alternative to Same.new — build apps with AI, with sign-in, databases, and publishing built in.
- Same.new 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.
Same.new generates full-stack web apps from prompts with remix/download flows on paid plans. Freebuff App Builder does the same job and is free to start.
What Same.new costs in 2026
Same.new tiers: Free (500k tokens), Basic $10/mo, Pro $25/mo, Max $50/mo, Ultra $100/mo. Ultra adds pay-as-you-go beyond 20M tokens at $10 per 2M (per Same.new pricing docs). Most builders who iterate daily land on a paid tier quickly once the free allowance runs out.
Feature-by-feature: Freebuff App Builder vs Same.new
| Feature | Freebuff | Same.new |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $50/mo (Max) |
| Token meter | None | Yes — fixed monthly tiers |
| Auth + database | Wired in | Varies by stack |
| Project download | Connect GitHub | Paid plans |
| Deployed URL | Yes, free | Yes |
| Terminal agent | Yes (Freebuff CLI) | No |
When Same.new is still the better pick
Same.new is a solid pick for fast MVPs when you want predictable token tiers and a simple upgrade path.
How to move from Same.new to Freebuff
- Download your project on a paid plan and connect the repo in Freebuff App Builder.
- 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 Same.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 Same.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 Same.new 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 Same.new project?
You can bring code over through GitHub: export it from Same.new where supported, connect the repo, and keep building. Support depends on your stack.