Hostinger Horizons vs Lovable, Base44 and Replit (2026)
Short answer: Hostinger's AI builder (Horizons now leads to it) is the cheapest way to build and host a site or simple web app with AI: about $76 for four years with our referral code, including hosting, a domain and email. Lovable ($25 a month), Base44 (from $16 a month) and Replit (from $18 a month) are stronger for complex apps with logins and databases, but you pay every month and buy hosting extras on top.
See Hostinger's AI Builder priceAll four tools build software from a plain-English prompt, an approach called vibe coding. You describe what you want, and AI writes it. The big differences are price, how complex an app each can handle, and where your app lives when it’s done.
A note on names: Hostinger’s Horizons page now leads to Hostinger AI Builder, which builds websites, online stores and web apps. This page uses that name.
Prices were checked on each company’s own site on November 8, 2026. Hostinger’s price includes our referral code. Base44 and Replit prices are for yearly billing. Check the price before you buy.
AI builders at a glance
| Hostinger AI Builder | Lovable Pro | Base44 Starter | Replit Core | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.59/mo (48 months) | $25/mo | $16/mo (yearly) | $18/mo (yearly) |
| Renews at | $10.99/mo | Same | Same | Same |
| Cost over 4 years | $76.32 | $1,200 | $768 | $864 |
| AI usage included | 250 AI credits (500 in the Black Friday deal) | 100 credits a month | 100 message credits a month | $20 a month toward AI models |
| Hosting your finished app | Included in the price | Runs on Lovable; check usage costs | Runs on Base44 | Runs on Replit; uses credits |
| Custom domain | Free for 1 year | Yes, on Pro | Free for 1 year | Yes |
| Email at your domain | 2 inboxes per site, free 1 year | No | No | No |
| Best for | Sites, stores, simple apps | Full web apps | Full apps with database | Apps and code projects |
| Free plan | No (30-day money-back) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
A credit is roughly one request to the AI. Complex apps use more credits.
What each one costs over four years
Hostinger charges once for four years. The others bill monthly or yearly, so the cost adds up.
| Tool | First 4 years |
|---|---|
| Hostinger AI Builder Premium | $76.32 |
| Base44 Starter | $768 |
| Replit Core | $864 |
| Lovable Pro | $1,200 |
Check Hostinger’s AI Builder price
Where Lovable, Base44 and Replit are better
- Complex apps. Logins, databases, dashboards and payments are where these tools shine.
- Free plans to try them before you pay.
- Code you can export. Lovable connects to GitHub, Base44 does on its Builder plan and higher, and Replit gives you the full code.
- Team features. Lovable and Replit let several people build together.
Where Hostinger AI Builder is better
- Price. A tenth or less of the others over four years.
- A complete website package. Domain, hosting, email and SSL in one plan.
- 900+ templates for business sites, portfolios, booking sites and stores.
- Room to grow. Move up to Hostinger web hosting or a VPS on the same account.
Can you host a Lovable or Replit app on Hostinger?
Yes. Many people build in Lovable or Replit, then move the app to cheaper hosting:
- Connect your Lovable or Replit project to GitHub.
- For a simple front-end app, upload the built files to Hostinger web hosting.
- For an app with a backend or database, deploy it to a Hostinger VPS.
This keeps the AI tool for building and moves the always-on hosting to one fixed price.
Which should you pick?
- A website, portfolio, booking site or small store: Hostinger AI Builder.
- A real app with user accounts and data: Lovable or Base44.
- You want to see and edit the code yourself: Replit.
- You built an app and want cheaper hosting: Move it to a Hostinger VPS. See Hostinger vs Vercel.
- You’re on Replit and want out: see our Replit alternatives list.
FAQ
What happened to Hostinger Horizons? Hostinger’s Horizons page now leads to Hostinger AI Builder, which builds websites, web apps and online stores from a prompt.
Is Hostinger AI Builder cheaper than Lovable? Yes. It costs $76.32 for four years with our referral code. Lovable Pro costs $25 a month.
Do I own the code? With Lovable, Base44 and Replit, you can export your code to GitHub. With Hostinger AI Builder, your site lives on Hostinger.
Sources
- Hostinger AI Builder, Hostinger, checked Nov 8, 2026 with our referral link
- Lovable pricing, Lovable, checked Nov 8, 2026
- Base44 pricing, Base44, checked Nov 8, 2026
- Replit pricing, Replit, checked Nov 8, 2026