Lovable
Chat based AI builder that turns prompts into full stack web apps with hosting, database and auth.
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What it does
Lovable is an AI software engineer that creates websites and full stack web applications directly from plain language chat descriptions. You provide prompts describing the software you want, and the platform delivers running software along with hosting, backend infrastructure, and design controls. It is built for individuals, growing teams, and enterprises needing to launch and manage web software without writing code.
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Prompt to app generation
Generates production grade software in real time by turning plain language prompts into functional user interfaces and application logic.
Use caseA product builder creates an authentication page with signup and login logic by entering a single chat prompt.
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Lovable Cloud backend
Provides built in backend infrastructure including databases, file storage, user authentication, realtime updates, and serverless edge functions without requiring separate server configuration.
Use caseA developer manages app users and reviews database backups directly inside their project without configuring an external server.
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GitHub synchronization
Connects codebases directly to GitHub to keep software and data fully owned and versioned outside the platform from day one.
Use caseAn enterprise engineering team audits source code changes by reviewing the repository automatically synced to their GitHub organization.
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End to end hosting and deployment
Deploys web applications to custom domains or lovable app domains with automated SSL and infrastructure that scales as visitor traffic grows.
Use caseA marketing team ships a newly generated campaign site and publishes it immediately on a live web address.
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Credit based workspaces
Pools usage across an entire workspace so unlimited team members can build projects, run backends, and access AI features using a shared balance with configurable member limits.
Use caseA workspace administrator sets per member credit limits to stop individual team members from exhausting the shared monthly pool.
From docs.lovable.dev/features/workspace · image from Lovable
Written from Lovable's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Lovable's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | $0 | per account | 5 credits/day up to 30/mo; 20 Cloud credits, 4 AI credits/mo |
| Pro | $25 | Not listed | per account (shared workspace) | ~100 credits/mo + 5 daily credits, rollovers, top ups $15/50 credits, custom domains, badge removal |
| Business | $50 | Not listed | per account (shared workspace) | Pro features + SSO, internal publishing, role based access, security center; top ups $30/50 credits |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
From Lovable's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.
Before you pay
- Refunds
- Subscription fees and credits are non refundable, except where required by law.
What Lovable says
Subscription fees and credits are non refundable, except where the law requires a refund.
Source page - Cancel online yourself
- Yes
What Lovable says
Plans & credit usage has no cancel button, and you do not need to contact support. You cancel by downgrading to Free yourself.
Source page - Renews automatically
- Yes
What Lovable says
In the portal, you can add, replace, or remove a card and change the default payment method used for renewals and top ups.
Source page - Card needed for the trial
- No
- Unused credits roll over
- Partial
What Lovable says
Credits roll over for 1 month on monthly plans, or until one month after the end of your annual plan.
Source page - Watermark on the free plan
- Yes
- Commercial use
- All plans including free
What Lovable says
You own your code, which means the apps, websites, and other projects you build with Lovable, customer data stored in Lovable, as well as any AI output you generate in Lovable.
Source page - Trains on your data
- Opt out
- Data retention
- Lovable may unpublish an inactive app after 12 months with no visits and no owner login, but keeps the project.
What Lovable says
when the app has had no visits and no workspace owner login for 12 months or more and has no custom domain. Lovable emails the workspace owners and admins and keeps the project
Source page - Discounts
- Up to 50% off Lovable Pro for verified students; discounts/programs for campus and schools.
Only what Lovable's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.
Getting started with Lovable
- Select Build mode in the mode picker on the dashboard.
- Type a description of what you want to build into the prompt input box or click the microphone button to dictate it.
- Optionally click the plus button to attach files or screenshots, select design templates or design systems, or connect databases and connectors.
- Click send to create your new project and let Lovable build the software.
Written from Lovable's own help pages: docs.lovable.dev/introduction/dashboard-overview
What the free plan includes
5 daily build credits (max 30/
Questions people ask about Lovable
How much does Lovable cost?
Paid plans start at $25 a month (Pro). 4 plans are listed above, from Lovable's own pricing page.
Is Lovable free?
Yes, there is a free plan: 5 daily build credits (max 30/month), small Cloud/AI grants, no top ups, no custom domain.
Can I get a refund from Lovable?
Subscription fees and credits are non refundable, except where required by law. Source
How do I cancel Lovable?
You can cancel online yourself, without contacting support. Source
Do unused Lovable credits roll over?
Partly: some unused credits carry over, with limits. Source
Does the Lovable free plan add a watermark?
Yes, free plan output carries a watermark or branding. Source
Can I use Lovable output commercially?
Yes, on every plan, including the free plan. Source
Does Lovable train its AI on my data?
It can, but you can opt out. Source
Do I need a credit card to try Lovable?
No, you can start without a credit card. Source
Does Lovable have a student or other discount?
Up to 50% off Lovable Pro for verified students; discounts/programs for campus and schools. Source
What is Lovable and how does it work?
Lovable is an AI software engineer that enables anyone to build websites and web apps by simply chatting, requiring no technical knowledge. Source
Are credits refundable?
Credits cannot be refunded or redeemed for cash or any other value. Source
Do you charge per seat or per user?
No, workspaces include unlimited members on all plans and pricing is based on credits, not seat count. Source
Who owns the projects and code?
Users own their code, apps, websites, stored data, and generated AI output. Source
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Lovable's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
- lovable.dev/pricing
- docs.lovable.dev/introduction/plans-and-credits
- vp0.com/blogs/lovable-pricing-plans-2026/
- lovable.dev
- docs.lovable.dev/introduction/manage-subscription
- docs.lovable.dev/introduction/invoices-and-billing
- docs.lovable.dev/introduction/subscription-plans
- docs.lovable.dev/introduction/dashboard-overview
- docs.lovable.dev/introduction/lovable-account-settings
- docs.lovable.dev/features/usage-limits-and-alerts
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