Where FlutterFlow's free tier stops
FlutterFlow FlutterFlow's free plan gives you a visual development environment, 1,000+ templates, mobile, web, and desktop app building, API and data integrations, and web publishing. The hard stop is that the plan only includes up to 2 projects and 10 Lite credits. That makes it workable for a small proof of concept, but it is tight for builders who want to keep several apps alive, iterate often, or use AI-assisted features more than a handful of times before moving to a paid plan.
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| FlutterFlow | Replit | Updrafts.app | Figma | Anima | Proto.io | Marvel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projects | Up to 2 projects | 1 published app | 2 projects | Unlimited drafts | Not stated | 1 active project | Not stated |
| AI or agent credits | 10 Lite credits | Free daily Agent credits and free credits for AI integrations | Not stated | 150 AI credits per day, up to 500 per month | 5 chat messages per day, 5 code generations in the Figma plugin, 5 imports or clones | Not stated | Not stated |
| Publishing allowance | Web publishing | Publish 1 app | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Export to HTML, PNG, and PDF | No time limits for ongoing use before upgrading |
| Users or collaborators | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 1 user account | Not stated |
| Prototype screens or pages | Not stated | Not stated | Two-page limit per project | Not stated | Not stated | 5 prototype screens | Not stated |
| Storage | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Unlimited storage for drafts is implied by unlimited drafts; no separate storage quota stated | Not stated | 10 MB storage | Not stated |
| Card required | - | No | Unknown | No | Unknown | No | Unknown |
| First paid tier | - | Core, $20/month billed annually | Professional, varies by usage | Professional, $16/mo + 3,000 AI credits/mo | Enterprise, starts at $500/mo paid annually | Freelancer, $29 per month | Enterprise, varies by usage |
The alternatives
Replit
FTV 46 / 100Replit's free Starter plan gives you free daily Agent credits for trying Replit Agent, free credits for AI integrations, and the ability to publish 1 app. It is aimed at builders who want to move from prompt to running code in one place, rather than staying inside a visual app-builder workflow. Compared with FlutterFlow, Replit is better when your bottleneck is AI-assisted coding and quick deployment instead of project count inside a visual editor. It falls short because the free plan only lets you publish one app, so it is not a better fit for keeping multiple prototypes active at once. Switch if you want a code-first environment and can live with one published app on the free tier.
- Beats FlutterFlow: AI-assisted app generation and publishing from a code-first workflow
- Falls short: Only 1 app can be published on the free plan
- Who should switch: Switch to Replit if you want to generate and deploy apps through code, not a visual Flutter builder.
Updrafts.app
FTV 39 / 100Updrafts.app's free plan includes access to 2 projects and a two-page limit per project. That makes it a simple, contained space for building small website layouts and prototypes without leaving the browser. It beats FlutterFlow on staying closer to a lightweight web-layout workflow, especially if you are not trying to build full Flutter apps. It falls short because the page-level cap is much tighter than FlutterFlow's broader app-building scope, and the free tier does not advertise API or data integration support. Choose it when your work is small, web-first, and mostly about layout rather than app logic.
- Beats FlutterFlow: More directly suited to small web layout prototypes
- Falls short: Two-page limit per project is stricter than FlutterFlow's app-oriented free tier
- Who should switch: Switch to Updrafts.app if your free work is mostly small web mockups and you do not need full app-building features.
Figma
FTV 56 / 100Figma's free tier gives you unlimited drafts, UI kits and templates, and up to 150 AI credits per day, up to 500 per month. That makes it a good home for early design work, ideation, and collaborative mockups before you commit to app implementation. It beats FlutterFlow on open-ended draft storage and on keeping lots of work-in-progress files around without a small project cap. It falls short because Figma is not a Flutter app builder, and the free plan is only limited access to Figma products rather than a path to code export or app deployment. Use it when design exploration matters more than shipping a Flutter app.
- Beats FlutterFlow: Unlimited drafts for work in progress
- Falls short: It is a design platform, not a Flutter app builder with code export
- Who should switch: Switch to Figma if you want more room for design exploration and do not need to build the app itself on the free tier.
Anima
FTV 35 / 100Anima's free tier gives you 5 chat messages per day in the AI Playground, 5 Figma design imports or website clones, and 5 code generations in the Figma plugin. That is a narrow but useful sample if your process starts from designs, prompts, or cloned websites and you want to see code output quickly. It beats FlutterFlow on design-to-code experimentation, especially for Figma-driven workflows. It falls short because the free allowances are very small and it is not structured around maintaining multiple app projects. Pick it if you want a few daily AI-assisted conversions rather than a broader free workspace.
- Beats FlutterFlow: Design-to-code experimentation from Figma, prompts, or website clones
- Falls short: Very small daily quotas and no broad multi-project workspace on the free tier
- Who should switch: Switch to Anima if your main need is testing AI-assisted design-to-code flows in small doses.
Proto.io
FTV 42 / 100Proto.io's free offering includes 1 user account, 1 active project, 5 prototype screens, 10 MB storage, export to HTML, export to PNG and PDF, import from design tools, branding included, and single-click sharing. That is enough for a compact interactive prototype and gives you export formats that can help in handoff or review. It beats FlutterFlow when you want a focused prototype with concrete screen limits and export options instead of a broader app-builder free tier. It falls short on scale, because the project and screen caps are much tighter than FlutterFlow's 2-project allowance. Use it if you only need one small prototype and care about export and sharing.
- Beats FlutterFlow: Export options and a focused prototype workflow
- Falls short: Only 1 active project and 5 prototype screens on the free tier
- Who should switch: Switch to Proto.io if you need a small, shareable prototype with built-in export paths.
Marvel
FTV 47 / 100Marvel's free plan has no time limits for ongoing use before upgrading. That makes it the best fit for builders who want to keep a starter account alive without a built-in expiration window. It beats FlutterFlow on duration because there is no stated time cap on use. It falls short because the page does not give concrete quotas, so you do not get the same clear project allowance or credit budget that FlutterFlow spells out. Choose it if your main concern is having a free plan that can stay around while you prototype at a slower pace.
- Beats FlutterFlow: No time limits for ongoing use
- Falls short: No concrete free-tier quotas are stated
- Who should switch: Switch to Marvel if you want indefinite free access and can accept less clarity on limits.
Two quick picks
Proto.io
Proto.io is the closest drop-in for FlutterFlow users who care about prototyping and sharing, because it still centers on interactive product demos, has a clear free plan, and includes export and sharing features. The workflow shift is smaller than moving to a code-first or design-only tool.
Figma
Figma gives the most free headroom because its drafts are unlimited and its AI allowance is much larger than FlutterFlow's 10 Lite credits. For builders who can work in a design-first flow, it offers the most room before free-tier friction shows up.
Frequently asked questions
Which alternative is best if I only need one small prototype?
Proto.io is the best fit if you want a single compact prototype, because its free plan clearly allows 1 user, 1 active project, 5 screens, and export options.
Which alternative gives the most room for ongoing free work?
Figma gives the most room for ongoing free work because its free tier includes unlimited drafts and a much larger AI credit allowance than FlutterFlow's 10 Lite credits.
Which option is closest to FlutterFlow for app building?
Replit is the closest for builders who want to create and publish apps, but it is code-first rather than visual-first.
Which alternative is best if I care about no time limit on free use?
Marvel is the only option here that explicitly states no time limits for ongoing free use before upgrading.
Bottom line
For most builders who have outgrown FlutterFlow's free cap, Proto.io is the best next stop. It keeps you in a prototype-oriented workflow, still supports sharing and export, and gives a very clear free allowance for a single project. If your main issue is app count rather than prototype detail, it is the smoothest switch. If you need much more ongoing room instead of a close workflow match, Figma is the better choice.
Read the full listing for FlutterFlow. Scores use the FTV methodology at /ftv. Browse more alternatives on /alternatives, or head-to-head comparisons on /compare.