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Zalcro vs Codebase

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Zalcro compared with Codebase
DetailZalcro logo ZalcroCodebase logo Codebase
What it doesPre-build planning tool that turns app ideas into build-ready plans with architecture docs, diagrams, and prompts before coding starts Build anything. Own everything. Describe an app, watch the AI build it live, then download the source.
StageStartup MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingStarter: Free (1 architecture generation per month, Phase 1 implementation plan, Phase 1 tickets, 1st prompt of Prompt Pack, Markdown/PDF/Mermaid exports). Builder: $19/month or $15/month billed annually at $180/year (unlimited architecture generations, full implementation plan, all tickets, all pro Free 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.
Key features
  • Guided conversation in plain language
  • Project persistence and version history
  • Google Drive synchronization
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Structured outputs designed for AI tools to execute without losing context across sessions
  • Dependency-ordered sequencing ensures nothing is blocked by work not yet completed
  • Phase boundaries with verification checkpoints between milestones
  • Persistent architecture reference prevents context rot and drift
  • Works with multiple AI coding platforms
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)12 no change since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)103
Citation Flow (Majestic)3020
Referring domains (Majestic)476

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