Lovable
Coding & App BuildingTurn a prompt into a working web app in minutes.
Lovable turns plain-language prompts into working apps, setting up the app itself along with a professional backend, database, and login system from the first message.
Visit LovableWhat can Lovable do?
Generate a working app from a single prompt: Describe what you want to build in plain English and Lovable builds a working app for you, including pages, components, and basic logic.
Built-in Supabase backend: Every project comes wired to Supabase (a service that manages your database, user accounts, and storage) automatically, so you do not need to set up a separate backend.
Chat-based iteration: Keep refining the app by chatting with Lovable, asking for new features, style changes, or bug fixes in natural language instead of editing code directly.
GitHub sync and code export: Push your project to a connected GitHub repo (an online place where your code is stored) at any point to hand it off to a developer, self-host it, or keep working outside Lovable.
Quick Facts
Free Plan?
Yes, 5 free credits/day
Pricing
From $25/month
Launched
2024
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
Pros
Extremely fast for getting an idea live: Turns a plain-language idea into a working, deployed app faster than almost any other AI app builder we tested.
You are not locked in: You can export your project and take it with you at any time, so you are never stuck relying on Lovable to keep your app running.
Clean, exportable code: The code Lovable generates is reasonably well structured, so it does not require a full rewrite before a real developer can take over.
Unused credits roll over: On paid plans, credits you do not use this month stay valid for about another month before expiring, and you also get unlimited custom domains, so a quiet month is not wasted money.
Backend handled automatically: Your database and user accounts are set up for you from the start, with no manual backend configuration needed.
Cons
Costs can add up fast: Every request, edit, and bug fix uses up credits, and real projects commonly cost two to three times more than the plan price suggests.
Struggles with complex requests: Once you ask for something complicated, Lovable can get stuck and struggle to fix its own mistakes.
Sometimes the AI does not get it right: Like any AI tool, Lovable can misunderstand what you asked for or produce messy, imperfect code, especially for trickier features.
No native mobile app support: Lovable builds websites and web apps, not native iOS or Android apps.
Pricing
Free: $0/month
5 free credits a day (30 a month) to try it out
Pro: $25/month
Most popular100 monthly credits, unlimited users, custom domains
Business: $50/month
100 monthly credits that go further, plus team workspace, SSO, and extra security controls
Enterprise: Custom
Volume-based credits, security review, dedicated support
Pricing and features may have changed. Check Lovable's website for the latest details.
Knowtably Rating
Knowtably's Take
Lovable is one of the fastest ways to turn an idea into a working web app without writing code. The tradeoff is that costs can climb quickly, and it can struggle once you need something more complex.
We'd choose this if: you are a non-technical founder or small team that wants to go from idea to a working prototype, internal tool, or simple SaaS MVP in hours instead of weeks.
We wouldn't choose this if: you need a production-grade app with complex custom logic, native mobile support, or predictable costs at scale, in which case plan for developer hand-off or a different tool.
Very Good
Knowtably Rating
Quick Facts
Free Plan?
Yes, 5 free credits/day
Pricing
From $25/month
Launched
2024
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden