James Ding
Feb 06, 2026 11:15
New AI landing page generator comparison reveals Manus and Base44 lead with free publishing, but crypto-specific features remain notably absent from top tools.
A comprehensive test of seven AI landing page generators published February 6, 2026 reveals a maturing market where free publishing is becoming standard—but crypto and Web3 builders looking for specialized tools will need to keep searching.
The comparison by Manus.im tested each platform using identical prompts for a fictional AI writing assistant called QuillSpark. The results showed stark quality differences, with three tools—Manus, Base44, and Simplepages AI—now offering free publishing that previously required paid tiers.
What the Testing Actually Found
Manus scored highest at 9/10, producing what testers called “production-ready” pages with glassmorphic design elements, scroll-triggered animations, and sophisticated typography pairing Playfair Display with Inter. The platform’s free tier includes deployment to live URLs.
Base44 matched that score by showing users its AI reasoning process in real-time. “I’ll create a stunning, world-class landing page for QuillSpark with a luxurious, minimal design featuring lavender, cream, and midnight blue,” the AI announced before building each component visibly.
The gap between top and bottom performers was significant. Involve.me, despite advertising AI capabilities, produced a blank page after executing numerous backend operations. The platform then requested manual design work using a credit system that exhausts quickly.
Pricing Shifts Favor Bootstrapped Founders
The free publishing trend represents a meaningful shift from 2025, when most tools locked deployment behind paywalls. Current pricing breaks down:
Manus offers free publishing with 300 daily credits, upgrading to $20/month for SEO optimization. Base44’s free tier includes publishing, with paid plans from $16-112/month adding custom domains and integrations. Simplepages charges nothing for basic two-page sites, scaling to $29/month for automation features.
Squarespace’s Blueprint AI starts at $16/month with no free option. Emergent AI requires $20/month minimum to deploy live pages despite offering free experimentation.
What’s Missing for Crypto Builders
None of the tested platforms include wallet connection templates, token-gated content options, or smart contract integration—features increasingly requested by Web3 projects launching NFT mints, DeFi protocols, or community tokens.
The broader AI website builder market shows similar gaps. Unbounce focuses on A/B testing for paid advertising. Canva emphasizes design accessibility. Sitekick AI promises five-minute full websites but targets traditional SaaS launches.
For crypto projects, this means either adapting general-purpose tools or building custom solutions. The landing page that converts a DeFi user differs fundamentally from one selling productivity software—wallet-first UX, tokenomics displays, and audit badge integration aren’t afterthoughts.
Speed Versus Customization Tradeoffs
Generation times varied considerably. Simplepages delivered in 2-3 minutes. Manus took up to 15 minutes but produced more polished results. Squarespace’s guided seven-step process stretched to 20 minutes.
Aura scored 8/10 by offering Figma integration and granular editing controls, appealing to teams with existing design workflows. The tradeoff: exporting requires a paid plan.
The testing methodology—identical prompts, standardized deliverables—provides useful baseline comparisons. But crypto founders should note these tools optimize for conversion metrics that may not translate directly to Web3 user acquisition, where community trust and technical credibility often matter more than traditional marketing polish.
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