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MakeUI vs Starry

Both stand on ai ui design generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

MakeUI

Free plan Web

Choose MakeUI if you want to move from a written app idea to editable mobile screens and code, with exports for Figma or modern web projects. Its plans target solo builders, daily product and client work, and high-volume teams. Look elsewhere if you need unused subscription credits to roll over or do not want prompts sent to external AI APIs.

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Starry

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Starry connects prompt-based interface design with code exports, Figma file support, and local files. Its free download does not remove the need for your own API key for AI chat.

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The facts

	MakeUI	Starry
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Indie: $9.99 a month	Pro: $29 a month
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	makeui.design	app.starry.design
On ai ui design generators	#13 of 22	#9 of 22

MakeUI: what it does well

Turns written app ideas into editable mobile screens.
Generates mobile-first HTML and CSS for modern projects.
Paid plans provide unlimited code and Figma exports.
Designs and code can be used commercially without attribution.
The service says it does not train on project data.

What to know first

Paid plans have monthly credit allowances.
Unused subscription credits do not roll over.
Figma export is available on paid plans.
Prompts are sent to Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI APIs.

Starry: what it does well

Exports React JSX, HTML, SVG, and design tokens
Reads native Figma .fig files
Local design files can be committed to Git
Peer-to-peer collaboration needs no account
Free to download and use

What to know first

AI chat requires your own provider API key
Pro is listed at $29/month
Requires about 150 MB of free disk space

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