Lovable
Lovable is an AI app builder that turns prompts into full-stack web applications. It's one of the AI tools for coding that ships MVPs fastest.
Describe what you want, and Lovable scaffolds React apps with Tailwind, Supabase, and deployment in minutes. Visual-first building with code access. A no-code tool that doesn't feel like one!
Lovable Specs Overview
| Lovable | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free · Pro $25/mo · Business $50/mo |
| Base Model | Claude (multi-model) |
| IDE Type | Web-based visual builder |
| Agentic Mode | Native (Code + Build agents) |
| Context Window | Not publicly disclosed |
| Codebase Index | ✓ (GitHub + local) |
| Web Search | ✗ |
| Privacy Mode | ✓ (Business+) |
| Free Tier | ✓ (5 daily credits) |
| Extensions | MCP + Chat connectors |
How I score and review a tool
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Step 1
I sign up and pay
No free trials gamed for a quick screenshot. I buy an actual subscription (or use the free tier the way a real user would) so I'm seeing the same experience you will.
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Step 2
I set one specific goal
Before opening any tool, I define the task — something concrete like "build a landing page for a SaaS product" or "write a week of social content for a fitness brand." Every tool on the list gets the same goal, no exceptions.
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Step 3
I send the exact same prompt to every tool
Word for word. Same prompt, same context, same constraints. This is the only way to compare output quality fairly — if the prompt changes, the comparison is meaningless.
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Step 4
I score the results side by side
Output quality, speed, ease of use, and value for the price — scored out of 10 and averaged into the rating you see on this page. No affiliate deals influence the ranking. The number is the number.
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Tested and reviewed by the Battled editorial team
Full scoring methodology
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