Built a Base44 app and wondering where it runs? Learn about Base44 hosting options, infrastructure requirements, and why teams migrate to production-ready hosting platforms.
Base44 apps run in Base44's development environment during prototyping. For production, you need to deploy to external hosting platforms like Vercel, AWS, or Google Cloud. Base44 exports standard React/Next.js code that can run anywhere, but production deployment requires proper infrastructure setup.
Base44 exports standard web application code that can run on any modern hosting platform.
Best for Next.js apps. Automatic scaling, global CDN, SSL certificates, and seamless Git integration. Perfect for Base44 exports.
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Base44 apps can run on Netlify, Railway, Render, or any platform that supports Node.js/Next.js applications.
| Aspect | Base44 Development | Production Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Base44 preview URLs | Dedicated cloud hosting (Vercel, AWS, etc.) |
| Domain | base44 subdomain | Custom domain with DNS |
| SSL Certificate | Automatic | Manual setup or automation |
| Environment Variables | Dev values built-in | Secure production secrets |
| Database | Dev/mock database | Production database cluster |
| Scaling | Limited | Auto-scaling infrastructure |
| Monitoring | Basic | Comprehensive monitoring & alerting |
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Real database with proper backups, replication, and data integrity for production use.
Handle real traffic with auto-scaling, CDN, and performance optimization.
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Common questions about Base44 hosting and infrastructure
Base44 apps run in Base44's development environment during prototyping. For production, Base44 apps need to be deployed to external hosting platforms like Vercel, AWS, Google Cloud, or other cloud providers. Base44 exports React/Next.js code that can run on any modern hosting platform.
To host a Base44 app, you export the code from Base44 and deploy it to a hosting platform. Popular options include Vercel (best for Next.js apps), AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or other cloud providers. You'll need to configure environment variables, set up a production database, configure SSL certificates, and implement monitoring.
Yes, Base44 apps can be deployed to Vercel. Since Base44 exports Next.js/React code, Vercel is actually one of the best hosting options because it's optimized for Next.js applications. Vercel provides automatic scaling, global CDN, SSL certificates, and seamless Git integration.
Base44 apps need production infrastructure including: cloud hosting (Vercel, AWS, etc.), a production database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or managed services like Supabase), environment variable management, SSL certificates, CDN for static assets, monitoring and logging services, and backup systems. The exact infrastructure depends on your app's requirements.
Base44's built-in hosting is designed for development and prototyping, not production. While you can preview your app on Base44's platform, production deployment requires migrating to professional hosting infrastructure with proper security, scaling, monitoring, and reliability features that Base44's development environment doesn't provide.
Base44's development hosting is included with their platform subscription. However, for production hosting, you'll need separate hosting costs: Vercel Pro ($20/month+), AWS/GCP ($25-100+/month depending on traffic), database hosting ($25-100/month), and monitoring tools ($20-50/month). Total production hosting typically costs $70-250/month for a small to medium app.
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