The free alternative to HeyBoss
AI app builder + free hosting + a CLI escape hatch when you outgrow the prompt box.
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Victor ChengFounder, Freebuff Web
TL;DR
- HeyBoss is a polished AI app builder with monthly plans.
- Freebuff Web does the prompt-to-app loop for free, with auth and DB built in.
- When the visual builder runs out of road, Freebuff CLI takes over — same repo.
HeyBoss is great for non-engineers shipping their first app. Freebuff Web is HeyBoss without the subscription, plus a real CLI agent for when your app gets serious.
Feature-by-feature: Freebuff Web vs HeyBoss#
| Feature | Freebuff | HeyBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Subscription |
| Auth + database included | Yes | Limited on free plan |
| Deployed URL | Per change, free | On paid plans |
| GitHub eject | One click | Paid feature |
| Paired CLI agent | Yes (Freebuff CLI) | No |
| Visual element editor | Yes | Yes |
Who should switch#
- Hitting the HeyBoss free-plan ceiling — Freebuff Web has no per-month cap.
- Want to own your code — every Freebuff project ejects to GitHub for free.
- Going from prototype to real product — drop into Freebuff CLI when prompts aren’t enough.
Build full-stack apps for free
Same prompt-to-app loop, no subscription, real code you own.
Open Freebuff WebCan I migrate a HeyBoss project?+
Yes if you can export the code. Push to GitHub, then import into Freebuff Web and continue iterating with prompts or the CLI.
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