Lovable review
Describe an app in plain words and watch it get built
- Lovable
- Free + paid plans
- Web, iPhone & iPad, Android
4.8 from 3K App Store ratings 1M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #13?
Is Lovable worth it?
For most people, yes. Lovable scores 8.2/10 and ranks #13 in Developer Tools. It's best for beginners and founders who want a working web app without writing code. Skip it if you plan to build every day and don't want to pay for credits. Price: Free: 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month; Pro is $25 a month for 100 credits.
The verdict
Lovable builds working websites and web apps from a chat. Type what you want, it writes the code, and you see the result right away. Logins, a database and hosting are built in. Lovable says you own the code. The free plan gives 5 build credits a day, capped at 30 a month, and it can sync your code to GitHub. Downloading the code or using your own domain needs Pro at $25 a month.
- Apps and websites from a chat
- Built-in logins, database and hosting
- GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket sync
- iPhone and Android apps with voice mode
- Connectors such as Stripe and Shopify
- Scheduled automations
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Nov 2026Automations can run tasks on a schedule, such as daily site checks
- Sep 2026Free and Pro content may now be used for AI training unless you opt out
- Apr 2026Lovable launched its iPhone and Android apps
Privacy 5.8/10
Since Sep 9, 2026, Free and Pro content may train Lovable's AI unless you switch it off in settings. The App Store label says content, search history and usage data may be used to track you.
What we like
- No coding needed to get a working app
- You own the code and can sync it to GitHub
- Logins, database and hosting come included
What could be better
- Free plan stops at 30 build credits a month
- Code download and custom domains need Pro
- AI training is on by default for Free and Pro
Beginners and founders who want a working web app without writing code
you plan to build every day and don't want to pay for credits
Questions about Lovable
Is Lovable worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Lovable scores 8.2/10 and ranks #13 in Developer Tools. It's best for beginners and founders who want a working web app without writing code. Skip it if you plan to build every day and don't want to pay for credits. Price: Free: 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month; Pro is $25 a month for 100 credits.
Is Lovable free?
Yes. The free plan gives 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month. Pro costs $25 a month, or $250 a year, and adds 100 credits a month.
Do I own the code Lovable makes?
Yes, Lovable says you own your code. Every plan can sync it to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket, and paid plans can also download it.
Does Lovable train AI on my projects?
Since September 9, 2026, content on Free and Pro plans may be used for training unless you turn it off in Account settings. Business and Enterprise data is left out by default.
What are the best alternatives to Lovable?
The closest alternatives are Bolt, v0 and Replit. See all of them ranked on our Lovable alternatives page.
Where does Lovable rank?
Lovable ranks #13 of 18 in our Developer Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.2 out of 10.