{"data":{"slug":"lovable","name":"Lovable","vendor":"Lovable","category":"website_builder","summary":"An AI app builder that turns chat prompts into working web apps and websites, with built-in hosting and code you own.","website":"https://lovable.dev","pricing":{"model":"freemium","freeTier":true,"pricingUrl":"https://lovable.dev/pricing","notes":"Plans are priced per workspace with unlimited members, not per seat. Monthly plan credits expire two months after issue. Top-ups cost $15 per 50 credits on Pro and $30 per 50 credits on Business. 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Custom domains need Pro or above.","limitations":["Credit-based usage can add up during heavy iteration","Fine visual control is weaker than a design-first site builder","No marketer-friendly CMS by default"],"evidence":{"status":"editorial","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/subscription-plans","title":"Lovable docs: subscription plans","accessedAt":"2026-10-13"}]}},{"capability":"internal-tools","capabilityName":"Build internal tools and lightweight apps","fit":"native","availableOnPlans":"all","scores":{"quality":4,"ease":5,"precision":3,"reliability":3},"skill":"basic","notes":"Good at CRUD apps, trackers and portals with a database and login through Lovable Cloud.","limitations":["Complex business logic may need developer help","Security rules should be reviewed before storing sensitive data"],"evidence":{"status":"editorial","sources":[]}},{"capability":"code-generation","capabilityName":"Generate and edit software code","fit":"strong","availableOnPlans":"all","scores":{"quality":4,"ease":5,"precision":3},"skill":"none","notes":"Generates a full web app codebase. 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Pricing is per workspace, not per seat, and is driven by monthly credits shared by all members.","whyPeoplePay":["Build a working app or site without hiring a developer","Custom domains and code editing on paid plans","Built-in hosting and backend through Lovable Cloud","Unlimited workspace members sharing one credit pool","Git sync and code download so the output is portable"],"hardToReplace":["Non-technical users can ship real apps faster than with general chat assistants","Hosting, database and auth come pre-wired, which saves setup work","Iterating through chat on a live preview is easier than editing code by hand"],"dataPortability":{"rating":"easy","notes":"You own the code, apps and customer data. Pro and above can download code or sync to Git; Free has Git sync only. 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