App builder (hosted)
Lovable: pricing, free plan and fit for operators
Lovable is a hosted app builder. Paid plans start at $25 a month on Pro, there is a free plan, and we rate it 5/5 for someone who has never written code.
- Starting price
- $25 /mo (Pro)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Ease for non-coders
- 5/5
- Hosting
- Built in
- Last checked
- 2026-10-16
Summary
Our read
- Where it fits best: Execs wanting a working web app with backend from a chat prompt.
- Ease (5/5): A non-coder can realistically get from a blank prompt to a working, shareable tool with login and stored data in one sitting.
- Hosting: included (Built-in (Lovable Cloud) incl. database/auth; GitHub sync). That shortens setup; it also means your app and its data live on Lovable's platform.
- Metering to watch: allowances are counted in credits. Set a monthly spending cap before you start.
Pricing
Plans and prices
- Free
- Pro $25/mo (100 credits, ~$21/mo annual)
- Business from $50/mo (~$42/mo annual)
- Enterprise custom
Several plans show a lower monthly rate when billed annually (in brackets above). Pricing source: lovable.dev, checked 2026-10-16. Prices are USD per month unless noted.
Free plan
What the free plan includes
- 5 build credits/day, capped 30/mo
- publishes to lovable.app
- no custom domain
Worth knowing: free tier limits change often.
Use the free plan to test one real workflow end to end before paying. Free allowances are the part of any plan that changes most often.
Hosting and data
Where your app and data live
Hosting and deployment: Built-in (Lovable Cloud) incl. database/auth; GitHub sync.
Data and security notes:
- Data on Lovable Cloud
- Business adds SSO and roles
- review data-training settings
Code ownership: GitHub sync.
Before you upload anything sensitive, decide what data the tool may hold and who will maintain it once it works.
Caveats
What we could not verify
Flagged at our last check, 2026-10-16:
- Free tier limits change often
Sources
Sources and last check
- Official: lovable.dev
- Secondary: getolune.com
Last checked 2026-10-16. Spotted a change? Tell us.
Alternatives
Related tools and comparisons
- Lower starting price: Cursor ($8/mo), Base44 ($20/mo), Replit ($20/mo), Windsurf ($20/mo)
- Also with built-in hosting: Base44, Replit, Bolt.new, v0
Head-to-head:
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