I’ve been seeing more of these AI-powered app builders pop up lately, so I gave Shipper.now a spin.
The pitch is simple: you describe what you want to build, and it generates a working app you can edit and share — no code required. Kind of like if ChatGPT, Replit, and Webflow had a baby that actually shipped stuff.
Here’s how it went.
TL;DR
It’s early, but promising. I’d go for it again 🙂
You describe what you want to build, and it gives you a working, hosted app, editable in natural language. Definitely better than I expected, though still has some rough edges.
Shipper.now Pricing, Explained
Shipper has one paid plan that keeps things simple and flexible, plus an enterprise tier if you need something more custom.
(1) Pro — $25/month per user
Best if you’re actively building and want fewer limits.
You get:
- 100 credits/month (credits = how much you can build and run)
- The ability to remove the “Built with Shipper” badge
- Everything from the free version
- (Coming soon) Team collaboration and shared workspaces
If you’re just playing around or testing ideas occasionally, the free tier might be enough. But once you’re building more seriously — prototypes, tools for others, internal apps — you’ll probably want Pro.
(2) Enterprise — Custom pricing
If you need:
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
- SSO / team management
- Data training opt-out
You can reach out and they’ll set you up with a tailored plan.
What I Built With Shipper
My test prompt was:
“An AI assistant that writes cold emails for B2B founders and saves a history of what each user submitted”
Within 30 seconds, I had a working UI with:
- Input fields for name, company, product, etc.
- A “Generate Email” button that triggered a GPT response
- A basic output section with copyable text
Was it perfect? No. But it was way better than what I’ve seen from similar tools—and felt more fluid than things like Replit AI or Lovable’s builder.
What Impressed Me
The biggest surprise was how smooth the onboarding was. No account creation, no docs to read. You just start typing and building.
A few other things stood out:
- Speed: It’s actually fast. You don’t wait for builds, previews, or deployments. You hit “Generate” and it just works.
- Editing UX: You can say stuff like “Add a dropdown before this step” or “Make this page the success screen” and it updates in real time.
- Hosted by default: The second you build something, it lives on its own URL. No messing with domains, hosting, or deployment.
- You’re not stuck in templates: A lot of no-code tools box you into forms or chatbots. Shipper feels more open-ended—you can build weird little utilities or AI flows without fighting the system.
But Here’s What They Can Improve
Most of what you’d expect from a builder is already in place: you can collect data, build logic, even add auth flows. That said, a few things still feel a bit early or hidden under the surface, especially if you’re new to the platform.
- Logic is there, just not always obvious
Branching, conditionals, memory — it’s supported. But you’ll get the most out of it if you think a bit like a systems builder. The UI doesn’t force you to use logic blocks, which is great for simplicity, but easy to overlook if you’re expecting a Zapier-style visual interface. - You can add payments and gated access
Stripe integration is possible for paid flows, and there’s logic for showing/hiding content based on user status. It works, but it’s not fully plug-and-play yet. More for indie hackers comfortable tweaking rather than someone expecting a one-click paywall wizard. - Not a Bubble/Webflow clone — and that’s intentional
This isn’t trying to be a general-purpose web app builder. It’s more focused: fast idea-to-launch for AI-powered tools, agents, and flows. If you’re expecting a pixel-perfect UI editor, that’s not the game here. The tradeoff is speed — and it really is fast.
The core features are surprisingly complete — you can build with logic, auth, payments, and data reuse — but some of it still feels like it’s meant for people who enjoy figuring things out as they go. If you’re expecting a hand-holding UI or polished dashboards, it might take a bit of exploration.
Still, for how fast you can get from zero to “working product,” it’s impressive how much depth is already under the hood.
Who I Think Should Use Shipper
This isn’t for engineers building complex systems. It’s also not a great fit for apps that need databases, user sessions, or real-time stuff.
But it is good for:
- Founders mocking up MVPs or demos
- Marketers building GPT tools or onboarding flows
- Indie hackers testing ideas quickly
- People who want to build something useful in a few minutes and share it without caring about the tech stack
My Verdict: Is Shipper Worth It?
Yeah, for most builders it is.
If you’ve got ideas you want to test, tools you want to ship, or just need a faster way to build with AI, Shipper is absolutely worth using. It removes so much of the friction that usually kills momentum: setting up hosting, stitching APIs, figuring out UI, debugging edge cases. You just describe what you want, and it gets you 80% of the way there.
It’s not perfect, but it’s fast, flexible, and already surprisingly powerful. And most importantly, it helps you actually ship — which is more than you can say about most tools.
Shipper.now FAQs
1. Who owns what I build with Shipper?
You do. Whatever you build is yours. You can share it, use it privately, or launch it publicly. The app runs on Shipper’s infrastructure, but the content and logic are yours.
2. Does Shipper host my app?
Yes — every app is instantly hosted and live with its own URL. No setup or deployment needed.
3. Can I export my app or move it somewhere else?
Yes. You can export your app’s structure and logic if you want to move it off Shipper. It’s not a one-click deploy to Vercel or anything (yet), but you can get the full app definition and rebuild it anywhere — especially useful if you want to take it to production with your own stack.
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Thank you for reading this,
Ch David and Daniel
