The free alternative to Aura
Same prompt-to-deployed-app loop — without the $50/mo (Max) bill.
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Victor ChengFounder, Freebuff Web
TL;DR
- Freebuff Web is a free alternative to Aura — prompt to deployed full-stack app.
- Aura typical paid tier: $50/mo (Max). Freebuff Web is $0.
- Auth, database, file storage, hosting, and a paired CLI are included.
- You own the code — eject to GitHub any time.
Aura (aura.build) is a design-first AI website builder with premium templates, Figma export, and CMS features. Freebuff Web does the same job without a subscription or credit meter.
What Aura costs in 2026#
Aura Pro is $25/mo (120 prompts/mo). Max is $50/mo (240 prompts/mo). Ultra is $100/mo (560 prompts/mo) per aura.build/pricing. Annual plans are 50% off while subscribed. Most builders who iterate daily land on a paid tier quickly once the free allowance runs out.
Feature-by-feature: Freebuff Web vs Aura#
| Feature | Freebuff | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $50/mo (Max) |
| Prompt/message limits | None | 240/mo on Max |
| Full-stack backend | Wired in | CMS-focused |
| Figma export | Via import | Native on paid |
| Custom domain | Yes | Paid plans |
| Paired CLI agent | Yes | No |
When Aura is still the better pick#
Aura wins for visually polished marketing sites where design templates and Figma handoff matter more than backend depth.
How to move from Aura to Freebuff#
- 1Export HTML or push code to GitHub, then import into Freebuff Web for backend features.
- 2In Freebuff Web, click Import from GitHub and paste the repo URL (or start a fresh project with the same prompt).
- 3Freebuff wires up auth, database, and a deployed URL automatically.
- 4Keep iterating in the browser, or eject and run
freebuffin your terminal for heavy refactors.
Try the free alternative to Aura
Ship a deployed full-stack app in minutes — $0/month.
Open Freebuff WebIs Freebuff Web really free?+
Yes. No per-prompt credits, no daily generation cap for normal use. Auth, database, and hosting are included.
Can Freebuff do everything Aura does?+
For the core loop — prompt, iterate, deploy a real app with auth and database — yes. Niche integrations may differ; you can always import code and extend in the Freebuff CLI.
How much does Aura cost per year on a typical paid plan?+
At $50/mo (Max), expect roughly $600/year before overages. Freebuff is $0.
Can I import my existing Aura project?+
Yes — export to GitHub from Aura (where supported) and import into Freebuff Web. We auto-detect the stack.
