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The free alternative to Cosmic.new

Same prompt-to-deployed-app loop — without the $29.99/mo (Pro) bill.

VC
Victor ChengFounder, Freebuff Web
··7 min read

TL;DR

  • Freebuff Web is a free alternative to Cosmic.new — prompt to deployed full-stack app.
  • Cosmic.new typical paid tier: $29.99/mo (Pro). Freebuff Web is $0.
  • Auth, database, file storage, hosting, and a paired CLI are included.
  • You own the code — eject to GitHub any time.

Cosmic.new is an all-in-one AI platform for websites, shops, and SaaS — with built-in auth, database, payments, and one-click deploy. Freebuff Web does the same job without a subscription or credit meter.

What Cosmic.new costs in 2026#

Cosmic.new Pro is $29.99/mo. Enterprise is $199.99/mo for large teams (per cosmic.new). API access is listed at $29.99/mo (reduced from $49.99). Most builders who iterate daily land on a paid tier quickly once the free allowance runs out.

Feature-by-feature: Freebuff Web vs Cosmic.new#

FeatureFreebuffCosmic
PriceFree$29.99/mo Pro ($199.99 Enterprise)
Enterprise tierN/A — free$199.99/mo
Built-in paymentsVia integrationsCosmic Payments native
Auth + databaseWired inCosmic Auth + DB
One-click deployYes, freeYes (Pro+)
Paired CLI agentYesNo

When Cosmic.new is still the better pick#

Cosmic.new is compelling if you want integrated payments and storefront tooling in one branded platform.

How to move from Cosmic.new to Freebuff#

  1. 1Export your project code and import into Freebuff Web via GitHub.
  2. 2In Freebuff Web, click Import from GitHub and paste the repo URL (or start a fresh project with the same prompt).
  3. 3Freebuff wires up auth, database, and a deployed URL automatically.
  4. 4Keep iterating in the browser, or eject and run freebuff in your terminal for heavy refactors.

Try the free alternative to Cosmic.new

Ship a deployed full-stack app in minutes — $0/month.

Open Freebuff Web
Is 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 Cosmic.new 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 Cosmic.new cost per year on a typical paid plan?+
At $29.99/mo (Pro), expect roughly $360/year before overages. Freebuff is $0.
Can I import my existing Cosmic.new project?+
Yes — export to GitHub from Cosmic.new (where supported) and import into Freebuff Web. We auto-detect the stack.

About the author

VC

Victor Cheng· Founder, Freebuff Web

Building Freebuff Web — the free way to ship full-stack apps. Previously founded Vly.

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