Adalo Pricing Plans 2026: Free, Starter, Team

Adalo is a no-code builder for native mobile apps, and its 2026 pricing is refreshingly flat: there are no usage or token-based charges on paid tiers. So your bill is simply the plan plus how many published apps and editors you need, which makes Adalo one of the most predictable options. The short version: a free plan, Starter $36/mo, Professional $52/mo and Team $160/mo, billed annually. The current numbers live on the Adalo pricing page, and since plans can change, treat that page as the source of truth.

Adalo’s pricing tiers

Free gives 500 records per app, unlimited screens, 1 editor, a hosted Postgres database, unlimited test apps and the Ada AI assistant. Starter, $36/mo, publishes 1 app with unlimited app actions, a custom domain, and web and app-store publishing, with Adalo branding removed. Professional, $52/mo, the popular pick, gives 2 published apps, 5 editors, custom integrations, push notifications, app analytics, geolocation and custom formulas. Team, $160/mo, gives 5 published apps, 10 editors, priority support, white-labeling, version history and an app and collections API. Storage scales from 500 records (Free) to 125GB (Team).

What you actually pay for: apps and editors, not usage

This is the headline: Adalo states there are no usage or token-based charges. So unlike message, credit, token or update meters, your cost does not climb with how much you build or how busy your app gets. You pay for published-app slots and editor seats. That predictability is the whole pitch, especially for client work where a surprise usage bill is unwelcome.

Adalo plans at a glance

Plan	Monthly (annual)	Apps and editors
Free	$0	500 records, 1 editor, test apps only
Starter	$36	1 published app, unlimited actions, no branding
Professional	$52	2 apps, 5 editors, push notifications
Team	$160	5 apps, 10 editors, white-label

A worked example

Suppose you build a community app for a client. With Adalo, the bill is set the day you pick Professional: $52/mo for 2 apps and 5 editors, no matter how many actions users take. So the only waste is your time. Model each screen on a finished design first: open a near-matching native screen on VP0, build it once, and you avoid the rework that eats hours. The plan stays flat while you ship faster.

How to build an Adalo app well

With flat pricing, your saving is time, not credits. VP0 is the free design library for AI builders, a clear native reference to build each screen against so you do not rework layouts. For how this contrasts with metered tools, read the hidden token tax of no-code AI subscriptions.

Common mistakes

The most common mistake is over-buying published-app slots before you have apps to publish. The second is staying on Free and being blocked by the no-publish and 500-record limits. The third is assuming every builder is metered and missing that Adalo’s flat model can be cheaper for busy apps.

Which plan fits you

Free is for building and testing, not publishing. Starter ($36) suits one live app with no branding; Professional ($52), the popular pick, fits two apps with push notifications and a small team; Team ($160) is for agencies running up to five apps with white-labeling. Because pricing is flat, you upgrade for more published-app slots or editor seats, never because your app got busy or used more AI.

Key takeaways

• Adalo is flat-priced with no usage or token charges, so cost is very predictable.
• Free (test only), Starter $36, Professional $52, Team $160, billed annually.
• You pay for published-app slots and editor seats, not usage.
• Design each screen right once from a finished design (free via VP0) to save your time.

Compare: see AI app builder pricing compared 2026, or the credit-plus-seats Builder.io pricing plans 2026 and updates-metered Glide pricing plans 2026.

Sources

• Adalo pricing page
• Adalo
• 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey
• App Store Review Guidelines

FAQ

How much does Adalo cost in 2026?

Adalo has a free plan (500 records, 1 editor, unlimited test apps), Starter $36/mo (1 published app, unlimited app actions, custom domain), Professional $52/mo (2 apps, 5 editors, push notifications, analytics) and Team $160/mo (5 apps, 10 editors, white-labeling), billed annually. There are no usage or token charges. Check the live Adalo pricing page for current numbers.

Is Adalo free?

Yes. The free plan gives 500 records per app, unlimited screens, 1 app editor, a hosted Postgres database and unlimited test apps, plus the Ada AI assistant. You need a paid plan to publish without Adalo branding.

Does Adalo charge for usage or tokens?

No. Adalo explicitly has no usage or token-based charges on paid tiers, so the bill is the flat plan plus how many published apps and editors you need. That makes costs very predictable.

How do I build an Adalo app well?

Since pricing is flat, the saving is your time: design each screen right the first time. A free native design from VP0 gives you a clear layout to build against, so you avoid rework inside Adalo.

Is Adalo worth it in 2026?

Adalo is worth it for makers who want native mobile apps with flat, predictable pricing and no usage surprises, where Professional at $52/mo is the popular pick. It is less worth it for very complex backends, or if you only need a web app. Since pricing is flat, design each screen right once from a VP0 reference to save time.

What are the best Adalo alternatives in 2026?

The best Adalo alternatives in 2026 are Glide, Thunkable and Draftbit, depending on whether you want flat pricing, drag-and-drop or React Native export. Adalo stands out for predictable pricing with no usage charges. Whichever you choose, design each screen once from a free VP0 reference.