Do I own my app and data on Base44?

Start with the good news, because it is the answer most founders are actually worried about. Your app is yours. Base44 does not take a stake in what you build, and your data is your data. You can export the frontend code, connect a custom domain, and run a real business on top of it. Ownership is not in question.

The nuance worth understanding is the difference between owning your app and self-hosting your app. Base44 is an all-in-one platform, so the managed NoSQL database, authentication, hosting, and serverless functions run on Base44 infrastructure. You own and can export the React frontend, but the backend stays platform-managed rather than being handed to you as a portable server you run yourself. That is by design and it is what makes Base44 simple: you never touch infrastructure.

For most founders this is exactly the right trade. You get to move fast, ship an MVP or internal tool, and let the platform handle the plumbing, while still owning the product and being able to pull your frontend and data out. If your goal is to launch and grow rather than to manage servers, managed ownership is a feature.

The honest edge case: if your definition of ownership includes running the entire backend on your own hardware or another cloud, Base44 is more platform-managed than a tool like Lovable, which exports a full standalone codebase you can self-host. Choose Base44 when you want simplicity and are happy for the backend to be managed. Choose Lovable when total self-hosting is the priority.

The safest way to confirm all of this is to start on the free plan at $0. Build something small, export it, and see what ownership looks like in practice before you pay. As of 2026, check the current pricing page and terms for the latest export and data details.