Lovable.dev FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Lovable.dev, the AI-powered full-stack app builder. Learn about pricing, integrations, security, and more.
Is Lovable.dev free and what are the pricing tiers?
Lovable.dev is free to start with a limited credit-based model, then offers several paid tiers that unlock more credits, privacy, security, and enterprise features.
Free plan:
- $0, credit-based usage with ~5 daily credits intended for testing and small experiments.
- All projects are public and carry a Lovable badge.
Pro / Starter-type plans:
- Commonly listed as around $20–$25/month for 100 included credits, with the ability to buy more credits as needed.
- Unlocks private projects, access to the code editor, custom domains, and the ability to remove Lovable branding.
Business / Launch / Scale / Enterprise:
- Mid-tier plans around $50/month and above add more credits, collaboration and security features such as SSO and data opt-out controls, and better support.
- Enterprise is custom-priced and aimed at teams needing dedicated support, custom integrations, and stronger governance.
How does Lovable.dev compare to other no-code AI builders?
Compared to other AI builders, Lovable is positioned more as an AI "pair programmer" for full-stack apps than a pure drag-and-drop no-code tool. You describe what you want in chat, and it generates a real codebase (frontend + backend) that you iteratively refine.
Practical implications:
- More code-centric than visual-centric: you get production-style React/Next-style frontends and server logic that can be inspected and edited, rather than being locked into a purely visual schema.
- Credit-based AI generation vs flat usage: Lovable's core limiting factor is AI credits, which can be attractive for rapid prototyping but can feel expensive for constant incremental tweaks.
- Strengths and tradeoffs: strengths include speed from idea to working full-stack app, tight integration with Supabase, and fast AI-scaffolded Stripe flows. Tradeoffs include less WYSIWYG control than classic no-code and the need to review AI-generated code for complex logic or strict security requirements.
Can Lovable.dev integrate with Supabase and Stripe?
Yes. Lovable has first-class support for Supabase and Stripe and documents using them together.
Supabase integration:
- Projects can be connected via a Supabase integration flow in the Lovable UI.
- This enables scaffolding of database tables, auth flows, and role-based access control.
- Once linked, Supabase can serve as the backbone for auth, data storage, webhooks, error handling, and subscription state, with Lovable generating wiring such as Edge Functions.
Stripe payments (one-time and subscriptions):
- You add your Stripe Secret Key via an in-chat "Add API Key" flow, then describe the payment scenario.
- Lovable can scaffold Stripe checkout integration, supporting functions, and database tables, tying access to the authenticated user's Supabase id for role-based access.
Does Lovable.dev support custom backend logic or code export?
Lovable supports substantial customization of the generated backend, but it is not a pure "export once and forget the platform" generator.
Custom backend logic:
- It generates backend logic (for example, Supabase Edge Functions and API endpoints) that you can refine through prompts and, in paid tiers, via a built-in code editor.
- You can extend or adjust business rules, subscription updates, and webhook handlers, especially around Supabase+Stripe and other integrations.
Code access and export:
- Paid plans provide direct access to the underlying code so you can inspect, debug, and edit it.
- If you operate the code independently, you must own hosting, CI, auth, and secrets management; Lovable is optimized for running on its managed stack.
What security and authentication features does Lovable.dev offer?
Lovable leans on secure-by-default patterns and integrations like Supabase for authentication and session management.
Security posture:
- Generated apps use modern protections such as HTTPS, CSRF protections, input validation, and role-based access controls baked into scaffolded code.
- Higher tiers add organizational security features like SSO and options to opt out of having your data used for AI training.
Authentication and identity:
- Provides AI-generated login and sign-up forms with validation and error handling.
- Delegates credential storage and token/session handling to providers like Supabase.
- Supports flows such as email verification, secure session management, and role-based access linked to payment tiers or app-level roles.
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