Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
CatDoes
From $17/mo against from $35/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
CatDoes
3.6 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools
Side by side
Compared on
build0
CatDoes
Our rating
3.6
3.8Better
Starts at
$35/mo
$17/moBetter
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Coding
Coding
Plans
StarterFree
Team$35/mo
Growth$75/mo
Free$0
Core$17/mo
Starter$42/mo
Key features
Prompt-to-app generation with exportable code
Built-in authentication, permissions, and audit logging
Connectors for Slack, Notion, and internal databases
Built-in database with no separate hosting setup required
Multi-app support scaling from 2 apps on Starter to unlimited on Enterprise
Cloud-based AI agent that keeps working after the browser tab closes
Live in-browser app previews with QR-code testing on a phone
Built-in Supabase backend covering database, auth, storage, and edge functions
Full codebase export at any time
iOS and Android app-store deployment on paid tiers
Pros
Free-forever Starter tier includes real usage (1,500 credits, 2 apps) rather than a time-limited trial
Generates exportable code instead of locking an app entirely inside a proprietary black box
Built-in security features (auth, permissions, audit logs) come standard rather than as an add-on
Agent continues working asynchronously instead of requiring the tab to stay open
Full codebase export avoids vendor lock-in common to closed no-code builders
Bundled Supabase backend removes a separate setup step most app builders leave to the user
Cons
Company is new (public launch October 2025), so long-term support and roadmap track record is thin
Founder identity and company details are not well documented publicly beyond a Product Hunt profile
Credit-based usage model means heavy builders can hit limits faster than a flat-rate tool
Young company (founded 2025, 2 employees as of early 2026) with limited operating history
Mobile app-store deployment is locked behind paid tiers, not available on Free
Credit-based limits mean heavier projects can burn through a tier's allowance fast
Company
build0, founded 2025
CatDoes, founded 2025
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is build0 better than CatDoes?
In our reviews build0 scores 3.6 and CatDoes scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. build0: Turns a written prompt into an internal business app with its own frontend, backend, database, and access controls. CatDoes: An AI agent that writes, tests, and ships mobile apps and websites from a prompt, running on its own cloud machine.
Which is cheaper, build0 or CatDoes?
CatDoes has the lower starting price: from $35/mo for build0 and from $17/mo for CatDoes.
CatDoes
build0
