Migrate from Base44.Take everything. Keep building.

Your whole app moves onto accounts you own. The website does all of it for you, automatically.

your-app.base44.appyour-app.com
your-app.com
The same app, migrated
Runs on your ownVercelMongoDBGitHub

Everything
migrates.
Yes, that too.

Your migrated app runs exactly as it did on Base44
every single feature included

Your users and their passwordsYour databaseBackend functionsFiles and imagesAI features and agentsYour custom domain
All third-party integrations
StripeGmailOutlookTwilioGoogle SheetsSlackNotionGoogle DriveGoogle CalendarWhatsAppTelegramDropboxGitHubDiscord
Scheduled automationsSecrets and configPrivate appsFrontend
WorkflowsGoogle & social sign-inYour SEO settingsThe full backend
Email sendingRealtime & websocketsTriggered automationsRoute protection

Your app moves to Industry-standard infrastructure
that you own

Nothing runs through EscapeBase44.

Google CloudAWS
OpenAIMongoDB
HetznerResend
SupabaseVercel
CloudflareGoogle Workspace
OpenRouterGitHub

Leaving Base44 doesn't have to be hard.Anyone can do it.

We do the hard parts for you.
No technical skills required.

A grandpa relaxing in his armchair with a coffee while tiny hamsters inside the computer do the work

Not done developing?Keep your workflow, even after you leave.

It looks just like Base44, but uses your servers, not anyone else's.

build.escapebase44.com
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The app, live in the preview
Chat to Edit

Or use Claude Code, Cursor, or any other AI tool

150 successful Base44 migrations.

In their own words.

If you're looking to break free of the platform without starting from scratch, this is the way to do it.
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Steve
in #reviews on Discord · Aug 6, 2026
The transfer itself is super easy and is 100% worth the price.
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BigMike540
in #reviews on Discord · Aug 7, 2026
Start to finish took around 30 mins - 45 mins.
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Manan
in #reviews on Discord · Jul 8, 2026

Real messages from the public #reviews channel on Discord. Read them all ↗

“I'm not a tech person, and you made it really easy to do.”
Tera, marketplace app
“I already used your service and it works wonderful.”
Marcel, indie builder, Germany
“Everything went as well as it could go. Excellent product you've got.”
Cheyne, founder of art apps
“Thank you so much for your great work on this tool.”
Oliver, builder, Berlin
“Exactly what I needed for the developer handover.”
Siddesh, handing off to a dev
“The site is live, the escape worked.”
John, attorney
“Epic project, at super reasonable pricing.”
Scott, event dashboard
“I used his service and it saved me so much time. I wouldn't even have attempted it without this automation.”
James, one of the first users
“You're a legend.”
Igor, migrating two SaaS apps
A seesaw: a big app full of parts weighs more than a small one

Priced to your app.

  • MigrationOne-time
  • HostingFree or cheap. Monthly. You pay them directly.
  • AI builderSimilar to Base44. Pay only for what you use, not monthly. Optional to use.
PayPalMoney-back guarantee

Here’s exactly
what you’ll see.

Your whole Base44 migration, step by step.

The real Analyze Your App screen on a phone

Step 1 of 8

Analyze your app

We analyze your app automatically. It can take a few minutes.

FAQ

Hosting

Where does my app live afterward?

Wherever you choose. During setup you pick your providers (we show you what's recommended for your app). Log in and choose your app, and you'll see what providers are available — before payment. Nothing is hosted through EscapeBase44, only through the providers you select.

Do I need to buy hosting, or do you host it?

We don't host anything. Your app moves onto accounts you own, with providers like Vercel and MongoDB. Setup walks you through opening them. Hosting prices vary by app; you can view your hosting price before migrating. You pay them directly through the accounts you open.

What do I need to do to maintain hosting?

Nothing. If you don't touch anything, it will just keep running as usual.

In the event that you grow and need a larger server: any AI tool can do that for you (like our builder or claude code), and you can keep your exact workflow from Base44 without needing to configure things yourself manually.

Will my app handle more users? Are there limits like on Base44?

There are no platform limits; your app runs on its own server. If you grow, you can upgrade your server, just like any regular developer would.

Can I use my own host or server?

For hosting, there's a Custom VPS option: point it at any server and it deploys straight there.

Note that set up for an already existing VPS is harder. The recommended path is using one of the pre-selected providers.

Need on-prem? Contact us.

Does it support WordPress, Supabase, cPanel, etc.?

The migration moves your Base44 app as-is onto infrastructure you own. As-is means it won't convert it to other languages or stacks: Base44 runs on MongoDB, so it can't run on Supabase; it uses Python for backend, so it can't go on WordPress or cPanel. Doing any of that would compromise the perfect replication.

And you usually don't need it anyway — you get the perks of those platforms, just packaged differently: full SEO control without WordPress, full control of your data and server without Supabase or cPanel.

Migration Process

Will my users have to register again?

No; their accounts and data all come over.

Do note that since we can't read their passwords directly, the first time a user logs in they are verified through Base44 — then the password they entered gets saved on your own app.
Do not delete your Base44 app until all your users have logged in once. You can cancel your subscription.

What happens to my Base44 app? Will it go down?

We don't touch your Base44 app at all; it stays exactly the same. The migrator works like "copy and paste" -- it duplicates everything directly onto your new providers. Your Base44 app continues running normally; there won't be any downtime.

You can point your users and domain at your new app whenever you're ready.

My app is big or complex. Will it still work?

Yes. We built the migrator for the messiest, most advanced apps and tested it against deliberately brutal ones. Hundreds of pages, hundreds of backend functions, realtime, AI agents, quirky integrations, millions of database records — anything goes.

What do I have to do myself? Do I need to be technical?

We do the hard parts. The parts that only you can do, like making accounts with your new providers, are fully guided, step by step. No technical skills needed.

How can I know if the migration supports my feature?

The migrator already supports the vast majority of features. Even the very obscure ones.
If anything can't come over, the process blocks you from continuing.

My app isn't finished yet. Should I wait until it's done to migrate?

You don't have to wait. If you want to keep the same workflow, you can keep building after migration, using EscapeBase44's builder.

Do note that there is no syncing with your Base44 app. We "copy and paste" your app onto your new providers, once — not continually. So if you continue making changes on your Base44 app, they won't show up on your migrated app.

Does it really move the whole app, or just the frontend?

The whole thing. Frontend, the backend, your database and every record, functions, users, integrations, secrets, config, automations, AI, and more. That's why we built the migrator to begin with.

Do I need a specific Base44 plan to migrate?

No. It works on any Base44 plan, free tier included.

How long does it take?

The automatic migration itself usually takes around 15 minutes, though for very large apps it can take up to a few hours. It runs on its own, so you can close the page.
Setting up accounts (which we guide you through) takes 5-30 minutes, depending on your providers.

Can't I export my code using Base44's export feature?

Base44's export gives you half your app: the frontend and your custom backend functions, the logic that's specific to your app.

What it leaves behind is Base44's backend, the logic every Base44 app shares: how and when your functions run, how users log in, how data is stored. It's the behind-the-scenes part that actually runs your app. We reverse-engineered it so your app runs exactly as it did before. The export also leaves out your database, users, files, secrets and integrations.

We built EscapeBase44 for people who want their app working as before, without rebuilding what's missing. Especially apps that are large and complex, with lots of users, big databases, thousands of files, integrations, AI features, automations, and more.

How can I migrate multiple apps?

Each app is its own, standalone migration process. Simply select your other app when you log in again.
The second time around should be faster if you use the same hosting providers, as you'd already have the accounts; the access keys will auto-fill. Note if you removed our access already, or use other providers, you'll need to fill them in. Your second app is 25% off, third onwards is 50%.

What if something goes wrong during the migration?

150 apps already migrated successfully. If something breaks, we fix it — or you get a full refund, protected by PayPal's money-back guarantee.

Trust & Security

Will my migrated app be secure?

Yes, even more so than it was on Base44. The providers you migrate to are all industry standard, with SOC2 and ISO security certifications. Unlike Base44, their main focus is hosting; they are built to ensure apps run securely and reliably.

What data stays with EscapeBase44 after migration?

None of it. We don't store anything, and we have a signed NDA. After migration, we guide you step by step through revoking our access; then you're completely independent of EscapeBase44.

What happens to my Base44 app? Will it go down?

We don't touch your Base44 app at all; it stays exactly the same. The migrator works like "copy and paste" -- it duplicates everything directly onto your new providers. Your Base44 app continues running normally; there won't be any downtime.

You can point your users and domain at your new app whenever you're ready.

What if something goes wrong during the migration?

150 apps already migrated successfully. If something breaks, we fix it — or you get a full refund, protected by PayPal's money-back guarantee.

Can I talk to people who already migrated?

Yes, you can talk with others on our Discord; it's a community where people discuss leaving Base44. You can read reviews there from people who already migrated.

Is it legal?

Yes. Migrating doesn't violate Base44's terms of service. It's your app, and Base44 says so itself: "You own everything you build on Base44: your code, your data, your users."

Pricing

How much does it cost? Are there monthly fees after migration?

The migration itself is a one-time price that depends on your app. You see it right after you log in, before you pay anything. There are no monthly fees to EscapeBase44.

After the migration, you pay your hosting providers directly. They are free or cheap. The price depends on your app as well.

You only migrate and pay after seeing all prices.

My app uses AI. What replaces Base44's credits, and who do I pay?

Your app talks to the AI provider directly, with your own key. Right after the migration you open an account there and add your key; we walk you through it. You pay the provider for what your app actually uses, and nothing goes through us.

This is separate from our builder's credits, which are only for building and editing your app.

What does building cost? Is your builder cheaper than Base44's?

Building costs around the same.

The difference is how you pay: instead of a monthly plan, you pay only for what you use, so you save in the months you build less.

You start with $20 of free credits, then top up any amount when they run out.

It's hard to say in advance what a feature will cost, because AI is billed per word and every task uses a different amount. In practice, a typical change costs a few cents to about a dollar.

What if something goes wrong during the migration?

150 apps already migrated successfully. If something breaks, we fix it — or you get a full refund, protected by PayPal's money-back guarantee.

Can I get an estimate before logging in?

No. There's no way around it; we need to see your app in order to give you an estimate. We don't touch your app at any point, even during migration.

Is there a discount if I want to migrate multiple apps?

Yes. Your second app is 25% off, and third onwards is 50% off.

Is the price in USD?

Yes.

After Migration

What do I have to do after migration?

Nothing. Once you're done migrating, your new site is live and your users can use it just as they did on Base44.

There are steps that are completely optional, all guided and super easy:

  • Connect your own domain
  • Move the code to your own GitHub
  • Keep building with our builder
  • Put your app on the App Store and Google Play
  • Remove our access
Can I set my data residency to somewhere specific, like the EU, Canada, Germany, etc.?

Yes. When selecting hosting providers, the "Customize this setup" button lets you choose the region.

Do I still depend on Base44? Can I cancel my subscription?

No. Your app runs on your own accounts now, so you can cancel your Base44 subscription right away.

Just don't delete the Base44 app itself until all your users have logged in once. We can't read your users' passwords, so the first time each one logs in, their password is checked through Base44 and saved in your new app.

Do I get the code in my own GitHub?

Yes, all of it: your frontend, the backend that runs it, your functions, the setup that deploys your app, and instructions any developer or AI tool can follow. There's a button to transfer the code to your GitHub account once migration completes.

Can I keep my own domain?

Yes. After migrating, there's an option to point your domain at your newly migrated app.

My app uses AI. What replaces Base44's credits, and who do I pay?

Your app talks to the AI provider directly, with your own key. Right after the migration you open an account there and add your key; we walk you through it. You pay the provider for what your app actually uses, and nothing goes through us.

This is separate from our builder's credits, which are only for building and editing your app.

Will my app's emails come from my own domain?

After migration there is an option to add your own custom domain. Once you do that, it will change the email domain to your domain as well. Until then, emails get sent by no-reply@eb44.app (so that those who do not have a custom domain are not forced to buy one).

Do you have access to my app after migration?

You can revoke our access after migration. You gave us access keys to your providers; you simply need to remove them in the same places you added them. There is an option to do so after migration; we walk you through it.

Can I run my app on my own computer?

Yes. Your full code is in your own GitHub, so you can run it on your computer like any other project. Once your migration finishes, our site has a "Run locally" guide that walks you through it.

AI & Continued Development

Am I really escaping, or just locked into you?

Escaping. The difference is where your app runs. On Base44, your app was hosted on Base44. After migration, and throughout using our builder, your app is hosted on your own providers — which you have full control over. Whenever you click publish, the code you built with the builder gets deployed onto your own hosting.

If you prefer developing locally using Claude Code, Cursor, hiring a developer, etc., you can. The migration gives you full ownership of your app. You can stop using EscapeBase44's builder entirely, and your app keeps running.

My app isn't finished yet. Can I keep building after migration, the way I did on Base44?

Yes, no need to finish on Base44 first. Our builder works the way Base44's did: tell it what you want, watch the preview change, publish. No coding or technical knowledge needed.

Do note there's no syncing with your Base44 app: changes you make there after migrating won't show up in your new app.

What does building cost? Is your builder cheaper than Base44's?

Building costs around the same.

The difference is how you pay: instead of a monthly plan, you pay only for what you use, so you save in the months you build less.

You start with $20 of free credits, then top up any amount when they run out.

It's hard to say in advance what a feature will cost, because AI is billed per word and every task uses a different amount. In practice, a typical change costs a few cents to about a dollar.

Is your builder really just like Base44's?

We designed it specifically to allow for a seamless transition from Base44. It works exactly the same way: you chat, it edits your app, you watch the live preview, and you hit Publish when you're happy.

Can I use Claude Code, Cursor or my own developer instead?

Yes. The EscapeBase44 builder is fully optional. Your full code is in your own GitHub, with a clear README and an AGENTS.md file for AI tools, so any AI tool or developer can pick it up right away.

Is the AI builder private and secure?

Yes. The builder works through your own GitHub, exactly like a developer editing by hand would. Every change it makes is saved there, so you can see it or undo it.

Can I start a new app in your builder?

No. Only migrated apps work in the builder.

We are currently working on the ability to start a new app.

Won't it be cheapest to have my own local model?

No, AI models require a lot of compute; the server size alone would be pricier than any AI subscription.

Daniel Frishtik

why I built this

I was trapped too.

I was a huge Base44 fan. I built crazy stuff without writing code, which felt insane. One project actually took off and made me money. But the more progress I made, the worse it got. Platform changes broke my site, I couldn't install the libraries I needed, and I kept getting stuck on baked-in code Base44 wouldn't let me change, all while paying every month and barely using their AI.

The last straw was a user asking me to add them some tokens. It took me hours. The reason for that was very specific: Base won't let you access user IDs. It's always very specific. I've genuinely had dozens of very specific problems with Base, for months.

In a way it feels like a honey-trap. Starting is mind-blowing, everything just works. But the more you advance, the more you tie yourself into the platform, until you can no longer escape.

So I decided to escape. It took way too long and was a tedious, deeply technical grind, and I watched plenty of others get stuck in the same spot. So I automated every single step I went through, reverse-engineered Base44's backend and internals, and turned it all into this website.