Key Takeaway
Adalo costs $36-200/month depending on the plan, but hidden costs for app store publishing, custom domains, external APIs, and component marketplace add-ons can push the real cost to $300-500/month. At that price point, a custom-coded app from Rehost ($250/month) gives you full code ownership, unlimited users, and no platform lock-in. Adalo is still worth it for prototyping, but not for production apps.
Adalo's Current Pricing Tiers
Adalo offers four plans as of 2026: Free, Starter ($36/month), Professional ($65/month), and Team ($200/month). Each tier unlocks specific features, but the real cost of running a production app on Adalo goes far beyond the monthly subscription.
Free Plan: Good for Learning, Not for Launching
The free plan gives you one app with Adalo branding. You cannot publish to app stores, use a custom domain, or access external APIs. It is useful for learning the platform and prototyping ideas, but it is not a viable path to a production app.
Starter Plan ($36/month): The Minimum Viable Investment
The Starter plan adds custom domains, removes Adalo branding, and gives you 2 published apps. However, it comes with a 2,000 record database limit and does not include push notifications. For most apps, you will outgrow this plan within the first few months of gaining real users.
Professional Plan ($65/month): Where Most Teams Land
The Professional plan is where Adalo starts to feel usable. It includes push notifications, external API access, and a 25,000 record limit. But publishing to the App Store and Google Play requires additional setup and the Apple Developer Program ($99/year) and Google Play Console ($25 one-time) are separate costs.
Team Plan ($200/month): Enterprise Ambitions, Platform Limitations
The Team plan adds multi-editor support, priority rendering, and a 100,000 record limit. At $200/month plus the hidden costs listed below, you are paying $300-500/month for an app that runs in a WebView wrapper. That is the same range as a fully custom-coded application.
Hidden Costs Most People Miss
Apple Developer Program costs $99 per year. Google Play Console costs $25 one-time. Custom domain hosting is an additional expense. Marketplace components (advanced charts, payment forms, etc.) often carry per-component monthly fees. External API integrations like Xano ($59-149/month) or Integromat ($9-29/month) are separate subscriptions. When you add it all up, a "Professional" Adalo app typically costs $200-400/month to operate, not the $65/month advertised.
When Custom Code is Cheaper
At $250/month, Rehost provides a fully custom-coded app with no user limits, no record limits, and full source code ownership. You are not locked into a platform. You can host anywhere. And when Adalo changes their pricing (which they have done multiple times), you are not affected. For production apps with real users, custom development is the better long-term investment. Get a free cost comparison for your specific use case.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest way to publish an Adalo app to the App Store?
The minimum cost is Adalo Starter ($36/month) plus Apple Developer Program ($99/year). Total: approximately $44/month for the first year.
Can I export my code from Adalo?
No. Adalo does not provide code export. If you stop paying, you lose access to your app entirely. You do not own the underlying code.
Is Rehost cheaper than Adalo for production apps?
Yes. Rehost starts at $250/month with no hidden costs, no record limits, and full code ownership. Most teams find it cheaper than Adalo Professional or Team plans when hidden costs are included.