# Lovable

**Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/startups/lovable
**Profile type:** Startup

> Lovable is an AI-powered platform that allows users to build full-stack applications and websites from natural language prompts, democratizing software creation.

## About

Lovable is an AI-powered app builder that enables users to create functional apps and websites by describing their ideas through conversational prompts. It generates the design, logic, and backend, allowing for rapid prototyping and deployment without requiring deep coding skills or a technical co-founder. The platform aims to democratize software creation, allowing founders, product designers, and non-technical creators to build and launch products quickly.

## Key facts

- **Slug:** lovable
- **Website:** https://lovable.dev
- **Location:** Stockholm, Sverige
- **Founded:** 2023-01-01
- **Employees:** 1085
- **Operating status:** Active
- **Total funding:** $400M
- **Sectors / tags:** AI App Builder, Low-Code Development, No Code, Generative AI, AI Coding Assistant
- **Social:**
  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lovable-dev
  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lovable
  - GitHub: https://github.com/lovablelabs

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Includes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | Free | Daily grant of 5 build credits up to 30 per month, Monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits for hosting, 4 credits for AI features built into apps |
| Pro | Not listed | Monthly credit balance for building, Cloud hosting and AI features, Includes daily grant of 5 build credits and monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits, Grants for building and hosting with Cloud |
| Business | Not listed | All Pro credit grants plus additional features for teams and larger organizations, Monthly credit balance with same Run and AI feature costs as Pro, Includes daily grant of 5 build credits and monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Volume-based credit pricing for large organizations, Workspace with unlimited members and shared credit pool |

Credits are units used for building, Cloud hosting and AI features. Monthly plan credits expire 2 months after issue and annual plan credits expire 1 month after annual period ends. Top-up credits last 12 months.

Plans as published by Lovable, checked September 2026.

## StartupHub.ai scores

- **Ahrefs DR:** 91/100
- **Effective DR:** 41/100
- **Agent Readiness:** C (62/100)
- **Data Trust:** 88/100

## Funding rounds

| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Aug 2026 | [Series C](https://www.startuphub.ai/investment_rounds/lovable-series-c-2026) | $400M | [Menlo Ventures](https://www.startuphub.ai/investors/menlo-ventures), [Scaleup Europe Fund](https://www.startuphub.ai/investors/scaleup-europe-fund) |

## Tech stack

Detected on lovable.dev, last scanned 2026-10-29.

- **Observability:** incident.io
- **CMS / Builders:** Lovable
- **CDN:** Cloudflare
- **Email provider:** Google Workspace

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## Community reviews

Community reviews below were gathered from public sources into one place. Each quote is copied word for word and links to where it was posted.

Showing 12 of 16 stored reviews.

- **Reddit r/lovable** | Kolosis | 2026-07-15 | negative | highlighted criticism
  > "Lovable is complete trash now. Fails at the most basic tasks, uses 4 credits to change text on a few pages, completely fails to produce anything even remotely close to nice UI. It's addicted to screenshotting 15 times per edit just to mess it up."
  > Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/lovable/comments/1uwsbvf/lovable_is_complete_trash_now/
- **Reddit r/lovable** | Impressive_Risk_184 | 2026-08-07 | negative
  > "As someone who uses Claude Code, Lovable seems like a much less powerful tool than Claude Code to me. Is there any reason why y’all don’t switch to Claude Code/Codex?"
  > Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/lovable/comments/1vhwnwk/why_do_you_still_use_lovable/
- **Reddit r/lovable** | Sharp-Cry-4179 | 2026-08-04 | negative
  > "20 099 credits and a year later, I'm done. Ive been on lovable from its early days. I have always been a huge proponent of Lovable and have built some insane things. Things that work, things that make money, things that save money, things that are just incredibly useful to me and my team and being used every single day."
  > Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/lovable/comments/1vfc78r/20_099_credits_and_a_year_later_im_done/
- **Reddit r/lovable** | Accomplished-Clue822 | 2026-07-28 | mixed
  > "Has anyone actually created a successful web app or app with Lovable? How did you market or get users? I just finished my project and wondering what are the next steps"
  > Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/lovable/comments/1v937c0/successful_apps_created_with_lovable/
- **Reddit r/vibecoding** | mindful-journeys | 2026-05-29 | negative
  > "Why do people use apps like Lovable when Claude or Codex are cheaper and better?. I'm genuinely curious why people are building apps with tools like Lovable, v0, and similar online app builders when you can get the same or even better results using Claude, Codex, or other AI coding agents."
  > Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/vibecoding/comments/1tqqdkh/why_do_people_use_apps_like_lovable_when_claude/
- **Reddit r/lovable** | Ammalgamata | 2026-04-07 | positive
  > "Built a real company website in 3 weeks with Lovable as a non-developer. Here's what I learned.. Hey wanted to share a build story with this community since you'll appreciate the context. Background: I'm a Deloitte-trained CMO, 25 years across Warner Bros., the LA Clippers, Kaiser Permanente, and TrustSwap. Not a developer. Never have been."
  > Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/lovable/comments/1sehps5/built_a_real_company_website_in_3_weeks_with/
- **App Store** | Joseph Juneau | positive
  > "I’m trying to create a business and I just wanted to express my gratitude for what this can create. It would be nice to have a little bit more added three features because of the business and concept really creates some kind of lift off or foundation or structure I would definitely be sure to add a substantial donation to Lovable for their efforts and help with cheating that goal. So far so good I would like to be able to use it a little further than a couple questions here and there maybe there’s a free subscription plan you can use like a monthly everything is unlimited to get people started and then incorporate commission based fees, perhaps but nothing so over the top substantial as a monthly subscription because for us small independent developers it’s a bit pricey, and we’re on a very tight budget, depending where we live cost of living and of course inflation. So with everything in mind, I would suggest this app to another Developer absolutely internally grateful however it would be nice to be able to use it for free for say two weeks to a month and then incorporate Maybe a commission base subscription service. Respectively, of course."
  > Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lovable-build-apps-with-ai/id6757471107
- **App Store** | Purpleginger0 | positive
  > "A company that my dad works for invested in Lovable. My dad told me about because I’m super into this stuff and I cannot stop using it!! I made a website to help my grandma navigate her phone, a free planner, and even an online board game!!! I am absolutely obsessed and I’m so happy that I found out about this. I’ve been making website after website and they all run perfectly smooth, have fantastic aesthetics and took 10 minutes tops to make. I can send very long detailed prints to lovable and within five minutes it follows the prompt exactly. The follow up questions are a very helpful feature that ensures my website is absolutely flawless. Thank you so much to the creators who made this app!!!"
  > Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lovable-build-apps-with-ai/id6757471107
- **App Store** | TheStudentView | positive
  > "Alright, I wanted to log my loyalty to lovable and first and foremost it’s a real honor that I get to write the first review! I’ve been among the first adopters, and highest users of lovable. I was surveyed to give my feedback on how the mobile app should be developed. I stumbled upon this release before an official announcement was even shared! I’m honored to be here. Lovable is a great company. They are solving a tremendous need which is bringing enterprise software solutions to small businesses at a fraction of the development costs historically associated for this service. It’s customized SaaS fully built with prompt engineering. The vibe coding mecca. I’m taking out each of the companies I’ve subscribed to over the last 10 years 1 software at a time. I am building my entire suite in-house. Lovable is not only a game changer but the masses haven’t seen the level of distribution this company will make just yet. I give it a little more time and a few more years for everyone to get a firm grip on this companies true capabilities."
  > Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lovable-build-apps-with-ai/id6757471107
- **App Store** | Bojoiii | positive
  > "Ok, probably just like you I watched the catchy facebook ads. I was wanting a new look for a pitch deck and gave lovable from uk a chance. So… lov built a pitch deck in 30 minutes. Guys! that usually takes me 2 days (I am an extremely experienced 10+ years) And then.. I actually closed the sale with it. So yes, this review is written from the after glow I think Lovable is different in that it is the first one where I stopped thinking about the AI prompt and started focusing on the outcome. Here is what i think is happening. This is not one ll model doing everything. Lov is like the lead singer routing work to the right engine (back up singers) and handing you something usable on the other side. You can feel it. UI comes together fast. Logic actually works. Iteration feels natural instead of clunky. What stood out is the speed to something real. Being able to get from idea to working product in one sitting. Not just a mockup. You do not need to talk like a developer. You say what you want and refine it and that removes most of the friction that kills good ideas. Edge cases can take a few passes so you still need to think clearly about what you want. Unlike other AI tools hel"
  > Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lovable-build-apps-with-ai/id6757471107
- **App Store** | SushiDev | mixed
  > "As a developer, this app saves hours of time and has impressive functionality! When using the chat feature to suggest edits to the application I wanted to create, I found my suggested edits were not being made accurately ending up using all of my “free” usage before I received the alert indicating I had to upgrade to continue. I’m not opposed to paying for Lovable - it is a great app. I am concerned my credits will be used up while trying to correct inaccuracies in the development. Before I pay for a subscription, I’d like to see improvements in the development process and comprehension of what modifications are being asked. Would love to receive a response from devs."
  > Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lovable-build-apps-with-ai/id6757471107
- **App Store** | Mi0tx | positive
  > "Having used Lovable extensively, I can confidently say it is a game-changer. It seamlessly transforms initial concepts into production-ready applications. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, the platform handles end-to-end development effortlessly. With built-in cloud infrastructure, authentication, database management, and email integration, it has truly become a comprehensive, one-stop solution. I have used Lovable to build everything from personal projects to solutions for Fortune 5000 clients. Having evaluated numerous app builders and AI-assisted coding tools, Lovable consistently outperforms the competition. I’ve introduced over 40 colleagues, friends, and family members to the platform, and the feedback from them has been overwhelmingly positive. Kudos to the Lovable team—you have earned a customer for life!"
  > Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lovable-build-apps-with-ai/id6757471107