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Fabricate vs Orbit
Both stand on ai app builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Fabricate provides a browser-based route to build and deploy projects, with a free tier and two paid tiers. The choice depends on the needed credit allowance and whether project sharing, code export, GitHub integration or private projects matter.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Orbit combines app generation, verification, and a live preview with research and media tools. The free plan provides a starting point, while Apex costs US$10.00 monthly and includes 10,000 credits.
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| Fabricate | Orbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $20 a month | Orbit Apex: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fabricate.build | orbit.forion.ai |
| On ai app builders | #17 of 39 | #21 of 39 |
Fabricate: what it does well
- Free plan includes 60 monthly credits.
- One-click deployment and live preview are included.
- Pro includes code export and GitHub push and sync.
- Pro includes private projects and custom domains.
- Scale includes 700 monthly credits.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one published project.
- Mobile apps are not available.
- Pro costs $25 a month.
- Scale costs $50 a month.
Orbit: what it does well
- Converts natural-language prompts into app code
- Preview follows typechecking and a production build
- Supports four listed output target types
- Free plan includes daily credits and welcome credits
- Encryption in transit and at rest
What to know first
- Cloud sandbox sessions last up to one hour
- Chat turns allow up to 25 tool calls
- Deep research is limited to 8–14 rounds
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