Lovable
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What it is
Lovable is a chat-based AI app builder. It generates a web app and hosts it with a built-in backend (database, auth, storage, edge functions), and can wire Stripe payments.
Best for
#1 of 3App builder / IDE for Ship a SaaS MVP in a weekend
Total 7.5 / 10
- Fit for the job (40%)8 / 10Built-in DB, auth and hosting plus Stripe one-time and subscription flows.
Evidence:0066 (source: Lovable)0067 (source: Lovable)0063 (Kunfupay (payment vendor) blog)
- Cost (20%)7 / 10Free 5 credits/day (up to 30/mo); Pro $25/mo for 100 credits.
- Ease of use (30%)8 / 10Chat-only workflow. Editorial read of docs; no own test yet.
- Openness (10%)5 / 10You own the code; GitHub sync. Platform is proprietary.
Strengths
- Built-in backend: database, authentication, storage and edge functions.0066 (source: Lovable)
- Builds Stripe one-time payments and subscriptions without exposing the key.0067 (source: Lovable)
- You own the code; projects sync to GitHub.0065 (source: Lovable)0068 (source: Lovable)
Limits
- Credit-metered: each prompt costs credits (about 1.20 to add auth).0065 (source: Lovable)
- A project can't use your own Stripe account and built-in payments at the same time.0067 (source: Lovable)
Pricing
Freemium
| Plan | USD / month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5 build credits/day, up to 30/month |
| Pro | $25 | 100 credits/month; $21/mo billed annually |
| Business | $50 | 100 credits/month |
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License
Proprietary app.0179 (source: Lovable)
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Disclosures
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