Founders and non-programmers who want working web apps without code will like it, though free daily credits run out quickly.
Kenning's take
What it does
Lovable is an AI app builder. A user describes what they want in a chat, and Lovable writes and previews a working web app, then hosts it with a backend, sign-in, payments and connections to other tools. Projects can be edited by chat, synced to Git, and published to a custom domain. It started as GPT Engineer, an open-source coding project from mid-2023, and its commercial web version was renamed Lovable.
- Chat to build full-stack web apps and websites
- Plan mode for reviewing changes before code is written
- Hosting, backend and authentication via Lovable Cloud
- Built-in payments with Paddle or Stripe
- Connectors to outside tools and Git sync
- Web, desktop and mobile access
Who it suits. Founders, product teams and non-programmers who want working web software without writing code themselves.
Key facts
- Category
- Developer tools
- Made by
- Lovable
- Launched
- 2023
- How to get it
- self-serve sign-up with a free plan; paid Pro and Business plans; Enterprise through sales
- Works on
- Web, iOS, desktop
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- 5 build credits a day (up to 30 a month), 20 Cloud credits and 4 AI credits a month
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month |
| Pro (100 credits) | $25 | month |
| Business (100 credits) | $50 | month |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | custom |
Ratings
Models and features
- Lovable Payments 2026-04-24
FAQ
Is Lovable free?
Yes, there is a free plan with 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month. Paid plans start at $25 a month.
Is Lovable the same as GPT Engineer?
Lovable's commercial web platform, gptengineer.app, was renamed Lovable. gpt-engineer is still the name of the original open-source command-line tool.
How does Lovable charge?
By credits. Each message uses credits based on how complex the task is, and paid plans come in tiers from 100 to 10,000 credits a month.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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