Verified comparison · 7 decision factors
Firstbase Alternative for Global Founders
A firstbase alternative should make the full formation, registered-agent, address, and renewal cost visible before an international founder commits.
Firstbase combines Delaware or Wyoming formation with a required $299 annual Agent product and a U.S. address requirement; Start shows a $399 reference price and a current $99 offer. Lovie charges $29 once plus state fees, separates registered-agent pricing, and supports LLC or C-Corp formation across all U.S. states.
Data last verified August 27, 2026. State and government fees can change.
Lovie vs. Firstbase
Published prices and service boundaries are compared as of August 27, 2026. Lovie data comes from the current Formation page; competitor claims link to official provider pages.
| Decision factor | Lovie | Firstbase |
|---|---|---|
| Formation price | $29 once + state fee [L] | $399 reference; current $99 offer + state fee [1] |
| Entity and state scope | LLC or C-Corp in any U.S. state [L] | LLC or C-Corp in Delaware or Wyoming [2] |
| Registered agent | $79/year; $49/year in Wyoming [L] | Agent required at $299/year [1] |
| Business address | No U.S. address required for formation [L] | Provide or purchase a U.S. address; Mailroom from $35/month [1] |
| EIN support | EIN acquisition workflow listed [L] | Expedited EIN setup; no SSN or ITIN required [2] |
| Published timing | State-dependent; next-day expedited Delaware filing [L] | Paperwork may return in as little as one week [2] |
| AI and agent workflow | AI-guided formation, dashboard, MCP and agent access [L] | No formation-specific MCP workflow was advertised on the official pages reviewed. [1] |
Who each service fits
Firstbase is a fit when
International founders seeking an integrated Delaware or Wyoming setup with optional mailroom, banking-partner applications, and a broader operating-services suite.
Lovie is a fit when
Founders who want transparent unbundled formation and registered-agent pricing, all-state coverage, and an AI or MCP workflow without a required annual formation bundle.
How the operating models differ
Firstbase Start displays a $399 reference price with a current $99 one-time offer, plus state fees. Its pricing page states that Start buyers must also purchase Agent at $299 per year and provide or buy a U.S. business address. Mailroom starts at $35 per month or $315 per year, creating a wider operating bundle than formation alone.
Lovie charges $29 once plus the state filing fee. Its registered agent is separate at $79 per year, or $49 in Wyoming, and the formation product has no subscription. Lovie's public scope covers LLCs and C-Corps in any U.S. state, with compliance reminders, post-incorporation documents, a real-time dashboard, and MCP or agent access.
Firstbase supports Delaware and Wyoming LLC or C-Corporation formation and states paperwork can return in as little as one week. It also supports EIN setup without an SSN or ITIN for non-U.S. residents. Banking-partner applications remain subject to partner approval; neither company formation nor EIN issuance guarantees bank approval.
Sources and methodology
This page compares public service fees and documented inclusions, not legal quality, support quality, approval probability, or unpublished internal operations. Promotions are labeled separately from reference prices. Government processing and state fees are outside either provider's control.
Start with transparent formation
Lovie prepares and submits an LLC or C-Corp filing for $29 plus the state fee. Registered-agent service is a separate $79 per year, or $49 in Wyoming.