v0 review
Vercel's AI builder that turns prompts into web apps
- Vercel
- Free + paid plans
- Web, iPhone & iPad
4.8 from 875 App Store ratings #71 in Developer Tools on the US App Store
Does it deserve #14?
Is v0 worth it?
For most people, yes. v0 scores 8.2/10 and ranks #14 in Developer Tools. It's best for builders who want web apps that go live on Vercel. Skip it if you want lots of free building each day, or an Android app. Price: Free: 7 messages a day; Plus is $30 per user a month with $30 of credits.
The verdict
v0 is Vercel's AI app builder. Describe a website or web app, and it writes the code, shows a preview and can put it online on Vercel. Vercel says it doesn't own the code v0 makes, and GitHub sync is included on every plan, even Free. The catch is the limit: the free plan allows 7 messages a day. For steady building you need Plus, which costs $30 a month and includes $30 of credits.
- Web apps from a text prompt
- Preview while you chat
- Deploys to Vercel
- Two-way GitHub sync
- Design Mode
- iPhone app
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Nov 2026Security Check reviews your changes for problems such as missing login checks
- Oct 2026Personal accounts became team workspaces with sharing tools
- Sep 2026ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers can use their plan inside v0
Privacy 6.6/10
v0 may use your prompts and content to train AI unless you opt out in your Vercel settings; Business plans are opted out by default. The App Store label lists no tracking data.
What we like
- Free plan includes GitHub sync and Vercel deploys
- Vercel doesn't claim the code you generate
- Goes from a prompt to a live site on Vercel
What could be better
- Free plan stops at 7 messages a day
- Free credits are a one-time $5 for new users
- No Android app
Builders who want web apps that go live on Vercel
you want lots of free building each day, or an Android app
Questions about v0
Is v0 worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. v0 scores 8.2/10 and ranks #14 in Developer Tools. It's best for builders who want web apps that go live on Vercel. Skip it if you want lots of free building each day, or an Android app. Price: Free: 7 messages a day; Plus is $30 per user a month with $30 of credits.
Is v0 free?
Yes. The free plan allows 7 messages a day, and new users get $5 in one-time credits. Plus costs $30 per user a month and includes $30 of monthly credits.
Do I own the code v0 makes?
Vercel says it doesn't own the code generated from your prompts. You can export it or sync it with GitHub.
Does v0 have a phone app?
Yes, v0 has an iPhone app. There's no Android app on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to v0?
The closest alternatives are Lovable, Bolt and Cursor. See all of them ranked on our v0 alternatives page.
Where does v0 rank?
v0 ranks #14 of 18 in our Developer Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.2 out of 10.