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Codebase vs Draper

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Codebase compared with Draper
DetailCodebase logo CodebaseDraper logo Draper
What it doesBuild anything. Own everything. Describe an app, watch the AI build it live, then download the source. Turn your idea into a real product
StageMVP Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given AU
Pricing modelNot given Not given
PricingFree plan with 1,000 credits/month; Indie $16/month with 2,000 credits; Builder $33/month with 8,000 credits; Pro $65/month with 25,000 credits. Credits never expire on paid tiers. 1 credit equals $0.001 at each model's retail rate. Free: First two workshops (Idea Summary and Business Plan) with no card required. Paid: $9 USD per month for all features including brand, positioning, product design, website, and future workshops. Cancel anytime.
Key features
  • Live preview showing every file and change in real-time
  • Conversational edits using plain English commands
  • Support for multiple tech stacks including React, Vue, Svelte, and TypeScript
  • Code never used for model training, prompts stay private
  • Download full source code or deploy directly when ready
  • Choice of open-weight models including MiniMax, Kimi, and MiMo
  • One-click deploy for paid plans
  • Build onchain apps with Base blockchain integration
  • Voice input for app descriptions
  • Community gallery with templates and project remixing
  • Idea validation against real market data with sources
  • Business plan development
  • Brand and positioning workshop
  • Product design guidance
  • Website and landing page creation
  • Ads and customer acquisition setup
  • Step-by-step workflow
  • Browser and mobile app access
  • Mailing list setup
  • Idea generation tool for those without an idea
What makes it different
  • No vendor lock-in: download source code and run it anywhere
  • Use open-weight models instead of proprietary frontier models
  • Code never trained on by AI models for privacy and security
  • Real-time live preview and agentic build loop for fast iteration
  • First build free with no credit card required
  • Structured order: test idea first, then build foundations, then find customers—not the opposite
  • Built for part-time founders with full-time jobs
  • Idea validation with real sourced evidence instead of assumptions
  • Everything in one place from validation to first customers
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 no change since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)36
Citation Flow (Majestic)2030
Referring domains (Majestic)682

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