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Overview & Compatibility

9 specifications

SpecificationLovableSecond model

Starting PriceFree $0/month · Pro from $25/workspace/month billed monthly, or $21/month displayed with annual billing · Business from $50/month monthly, or $42/month displayed annually. USD; credit tiers and usage affect cost.Not specified

Tool TypeAI App Builder / Coding Agent for building, editing and deploying full-stack web applications.Not specified

Primary Use CaseCreate web apps, SaaS prototypes, internal tools, dashboards and websites from natural-language requirements, then iterate and publish.Not specified

Best ForFounders, product and design teams, agencies, individual builders and developers who want managed web-app development with editable source code.Not specified

Access MethodsWeb editor · macOS/Windows desktop app · iOS/Android mobile app · Slack/Telegram · ChatGPT app · Lovable MCP server and REST API. Access and capabilities vary.Not specified

Supported Operating SystemsWeb access through a browser; native desktop for Windows and macOS 12+ (Intel or Apple Silicon). Mobile apps for iOS/Android. No native Linux desktop version is documented.Not specified

Supported IDEs & EditorsBuilt-in Lovable code editor; code can be synchronized through Git and edited in an external IDE. This is not a general IDE-extension product. Manual in-app code edits require a paid plan.Not specified

Programming LanguagesWeb-app source and styling, including React/TSX frontend code and TypeScript edge functions; PostgreSQL for the documented database stack. Not a general all-language coding environment.Not specified

Framework SupportNew apps use TanStack Start; older projects use React + Vite. Backend: Lovable Cloud or Supabase, with PostgreSQL and APIs. Framework/database choice is constrained by Lovable’s supported stack.Not specified

Coding Capabilities

11 specifications

SpecificationLovableSecond model

Code CompletionNot applicable — Lovable’s documented workflow generates and edits apps through prompts; traditional IDE-style predictive code completion is not a documented product feature.Not specified

Code GenerationGenerates application code from prompts, covering frontend, backend, database, authentication and integrations within its supported stack.Not specified

Inline Code EditingCan target exact source lines through chat references and edit selected preview elements. Manual code editing is available on paid plans; this differs from an IDE inline-completion assistant.Not specified

Multi-File EditingBuild mode applies coordinated edits across frontend, backend and configuration files, with visible diffs and summaries.Not specified

Code ExplanationChat mode can discuss the current app and code without changing it; file/line references provide precise context for explanations.Not specified

RefactoringBuild mode can refactor code across multiple files and coordinate implementation changes. Review changes and test affected behavior.Not specified

Debugging AssistanceInvestigates build/test failures, console output, logs and network activity; can reproduce issues with browser and backend verification tools.Not specified

Test GenerationCan write frontend regression tests with Vitest/React Testing Library/jsdom and backend edge tests with Deno’s test runner and TypeScript. Request the tests explicitly.Not specified

Documentation GenerationCan create project documentation as editable files through prompts and file generation. A dedicated automatic API-documentation pipeline is not disclosed.Not specified

Agents & Execution

9 specifications

SpecificationLovableSecond model

Agent Mode & PlanningChat discusses without code changes; Plan investigates and proposes an approvable plan; Build implements and verifies changes directly in the project.Not specified

Terminal Command ExecutionRuns managed build and verification tools in its project environment. A general-purpose user terminal or unrestricted local-shell agent capability is not disclosed in reviewed documentation.Not specified

Automated Test ExecutionCan run frontend tests, edge tests and direct backend checks; frontend and edge tests run when requested. Browser testing can also be initiated during investigation.Not specified

Browser InteractionBuilt-in browser testing navigates the app, clicks controls, fills forms and inspects screenshots, UI, console logs and network activity.Not specified

Background / Cloud AgentsManaged cloud Build mode supports long tasks, with up to 10 hours per normal message and optional goal-based continuation. This does not establish unattended execution after every client disconnection.Not specified

Parallel Agent TasksMay run multiple temporary read-only subagents in parallel for research, exploration or review. Only the main agent changes project files; independent parallel write agents are not documented.Not specified

Human Approval ControlsPlan mode lets users review/edit/approve a plan before building. Build changes apply directly with diffs, stop/undo controls and credit check-ins. Enterprise adds publishing approval policies; approval before every tool call is not documented.Not specified

Execution Isolation / SandboxUses a managed project execution environment with browser/test tooling. Detailed sandbox boundaries and a user-configurable filesystem/network isolation policy are not disclosed in reviewed documentation.

AI Models & Codebase Context

8 specifications

SpecificationLovableSecond model

Supported AI ModelsExact underlying app-building model names are not disclosed in the current FAQ. Lovable selects and updates leading models centrally; selectable models for AI features inside generated apps are a separate capability.Not specified

Model SelectionAutomatic for the Lovable building agent; users cannot pick a specific model for Build, Plan, project Chat or Chats. Model choice inside a generated app is separate.Not specified

Bring Your Own API KeyBYOK for the app-building agent is not documented. Credentials for third-party APIs or AI services used by your generated app are a separate integration capability.Not specified

Local Model SupportLocal model inference for the Lovable building agent is not documented; the agent requires internet access. Local MCP servers are supported by desktop and do not provide local-model hosting by themselves.Not specified

Codebase Context & IndexingExplores project code and reads workspace/project knowledge, repository instruction files and connected-service context. Cross-project references are available within workspace permissions. A separate indexing architecture is not disclosed.Not specified

Context WindowNot disclosed as a stable numeric token window for the Lovable building agent. Model choice is managed centrally; the 10,000-character knowledge fields are instruction limits, not the context window.Not specified

Custom Instructions / RulesPersistent workspace and project knowledge, repository AGENTS.md/CLAUDE.md guidance and reusable skills. Workspace knowledge is managed by owners/admins; each knowledge field supports 10,000 characters.Not specified

Persistent Project MemoryProject/workspace knowledge persists across conversations, and project chat/code can provide continuity. This is documented instruction/context persistence; a separate automatic learned-memory system is not disclosed.

Developer Workflow & Integrations

5 specifications

SpecificationLovableSecond model

Git & Pull RequestsTwo-way sync with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket; Lovable creates a new linked repository. Supports branch-based development and external pull/merge-request review. Existing repository import uses a separate import workflow.Not specified

MCP & External IntegrationsCan consume remote MCP chat connectors and local MCP servers in desktop. Lovable’s own MCP server lets external AI clients create, iterate and deploy projects, subject to workspace policies.Not specified

Web SearchBuild mode has web search/web-fetch tools for external documentation and assets. Search/tool work contributes to usage-based build costs.Not specified

API / SDK AccessREST API for project/deployment management, analytics and security. Workspace API keys and sensitive scopes require Business/Enterprise; some security endpoints are Enterprise-only. Lovable MCP server supports project-building integrations on any plan with permitted client access.Not specified

Deployment SupportManaged publishing and hosting with Cloud backend, database, auth, storage and functions; custom domains on paid plans. Export/Git sync enables external deployment such as Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare or a server, depending on app stack.Not specified

Pricing, Teams & Security

6 specifications

SpecificationLovableSecond model

Free Plan / TrialFree plan requires no credit card: 5 daily build credits capped at 30/month, daily chat allowance and temporary usage-specific grants. A standard time-limited paid-plan trial is not disclosed on reviewed plan pages.Not specified

Usage Limits / Extra UsagePro/Business start at 100 monthly plan credits plus 5 daily build credits. Free caps daily grants at 30/month. Temporary monthly grants: Cloud 20, AI 4 and connectors 1 credit. Build cost varies; Plan costs 1 credit plus subagent research. Paid top-ups/auto-top-ups are available; credits are shared and not equal in value across plans.Not specified

Team AdministrationShared workspaces and credits with unlimited collaborators. Paid plans add roles, per-member limits and usage controls; Business adds SSO/governance, and Enterprise adds SCIM, audit logs and advanced policies.Not specified

Code Privacy & Data RetentionCloud processing; Enterprise can select EU inference. Free/Pro customer content may train Lovable models unless opted out; Business/Enterprise workspace data is excluded by default. Account/content is kept while the account is open, then deleted/de-identified after closure or verified request subject to legal needs. Log retention depends on purpose; no single universal retention period.Not specified

Self-HostingGenerated applications can be exported and self-hosted or deployed externally. Self-hosting the Lovable editor, managed platform and building agent is not documented; application portability is distinct from hosting the platform.Not specified

SSO / Enterprise SecurityBusiness/Enterprise workspace SSO supports OIDC and SAML 2.0. Enterprise adds SCIM, audit logs and publishing policies. Documented certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and AIUC-1; check current report scope in the Trust Center.Not specified

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