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Frequently asked questions about Mocha
What is Mocha?
What is Mocha?
Mocha is an AI-powered platform that enables users of any skill level to create full-stack web applications without requiring coding expertise by simply describing what they want in plain English. Instead of hiring developers, users can generate web apps or websites instantly.
Is Mocha free?
Is Mocha free?
Mocha offers a freemium model with different tiers to suit your needs. You can get started for free and upgrade to a Pro plan when you need more features and resources. Learn more about our subscription plans.
How do I sign up and get started?
How do I sign up and get started?
Simply create an account on Mocha, explore the interface, and start building by typing prompts that describe what you want to create.
What can I build with Mocha?
What can I build with Mocha?
You can build any web app idea that you have. A website for your business, a SaaS, landing pages, AI-powered utilities, internal tools,… Your ideas are the limit.
Does Mocha support backend?
Does Mocha support backend?
Yes, Mocha is a full-stack app builder and comes batteries included with a database, API server, and optionally authentication. You can also call any backend APIs by passing your own secret API keys to the system.
What technologies are Mocha apps built on?
What technologies are Mocha apps built on?
Mocha chooses the tech stack for you. It uses TypeScript, React, Hono (for API endpoints), and a SQLite database. We use Cloudflare for hosting Mocha apps. This is designed to be reliable and performant for the vast majority of app-builder use cases.
Can I bring my own tech stack or publish to external platforms?
Can I bring my own tech stack or publish to external platforms?
No. Mocha is designed to be accessible by people with no technical background, so we make choices on behalf of Mocha users.Supporting arbitrary tech stacks or external platforms would introduce complexity and lead to a less reliable product, particularly for non-techincal users.
Do I need coding experience to build an app?
Do I need coding experience to build an app?
No! Mocha is designed for people with 0 coding experience and expertise. Our goal is to empower people who previously couldn’t build their own apps. We offer some internal tools like the code editor in case you’re technical and want to get your hands dirty, but these are completely optional.Mocha allows non-technical users to create apps through a structured workflow: plan, prompt, scaffold, debug, and deploy. You can generate project documentation, break the process into steps, and let AI guide you.
Can I learn coding with Mocha?
Can I learn coding with Mocha?
Yes! It is completely optional but Mocha gives you access to the code and you can use Discuss Mode to ask questions and get help.The best way to learn is by doing. Mocha helps you understand coding by:
- Generating and explaining code
- Encouraging pattern recognition in AI-generated responses
- Allowing experimentation and debugging
How long does it take to build a full-stack app?
How long does it take to build a full-stack app?
It depends on complexity. By breaking tasks into smaller steps, planning ahead, and refining based on feedback, you can move quickly while ensuring quality.In a matter of minutes, you can get a landing page up and running.For more serious projects, you can expect to spend 1-2 hours to get a solid version running.
What should I do if I encounter an issue with Mocha?
What should I do if I encounter an issue with Mocha?
Mocha provides an AI-driven debugging tool that analyzes errors in real time. If an error occurs:
- Click “Fix with AI”
- Use Discuss Mode to describe the issue and ask Mocha to debug it
- Review error logs and console output for additional details
What's the best way to structure a project in Mocha?
What's the best way to structure a project in Mocha?
We have built Mocha to be very opinionated. We’re website building experts and make the AI structure things for you.
You should focus on the idea and the outcomes you want. If you describe what you want clearly, Mocha will structure the project for you.You can also use Discuss Mode to plan the next feature and have Mocha write a clear PRD (product requirements document) for you. Then switch back to edit mode and say “Build it!” and Mocha will comply.
Can I use my own domain with Mocha?
Can I use my own domain with Mocha?
Yes! You can use your own custom domain with Mocha. We support connecting domains from any registrar, and you can even purchase domains directly through Mocha with our IONOS integration. Learn more about custom domains.
Can I download the code from my project?
Can I download the code from my project?
Yes! You can download your project code at any time. Click the app name in the header, and you’ll see a download code button. Learn more about downloading your project.
Can I send diagrams or screenshots?
Can I send diagrams or screenshots?
Yes! Diagrams (from Miro/FigJam/etc.) and screenshots are super helpful—especially for flows and UI bugs. While videos aren’t supported yet, screenshots can often do the job. Learn more about using images.
I just hit an app size limit error, what do I do?
I just hit an app size limit error, what do I do?
Mocha has the concept of an “app size”. The more complex your app is, the bigger the app size. Each tier has different limits for the app size. In practice, silver tier and above have incredibly high app size limits, and you should never hit them unless you’re building a terribly complex app.
What are credits?
What are credits?
Credits are an internal mechanism Mocha uses to track usage. When you ask Mocha to do something, it uses an amount of credits proportional to the complexity of the request. Simple tasks take only a few credits, and larger tasks can take north of 100 credits (this is rare, most changes should take between 15 and 50 credits).You can see your remaining credits in the top left menu of the app.You can get more credits by upgrading to a Pro plan. Each tier refreshes your credits every month.Your credits currently do not carry from month to month.