Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Lovable
From $20/mo against from $35/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Lovable
3.6 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools
Side by side
Compared on
build0
Lovable
Our rating
3.6
4.3Better
Starts at
$35/mo
$20/moBetter
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Coding
Coding
Plans
StarterFree
Team$35/mo
Growth$75/mo
FreeFree
Pro$25/mo
Key features
Prompt-to-app generation with exportable code
Built-in authentication, permissions, and audit logging
Connectors for Slack, Notion, and internal databases
Built-in database with no separate hosting setup required
Multi-app support scaling from 2 apps on Starter to unlimited on Enterprise
Full-stack app generation from natural-language prompts
Built-in Supabase integration for backend and database
GitHub sync for handing off to developers
Extremely fast early growth and market visibility
Free tier for limited generation
Pros
Free-forever Starter tier includes real usage (1,500 credits, 2 apps) rather than a time-limited trial
Generates exportable code instead of locking an app entirely inside a proprietary black box
Built-in security features (auth, permissions, audit logs) come standard rather than as an add-on
Strong backend integration removes a common gap in prompt-based generation
GitHub sync provides a credible path from prototype to real codebase
High-profile growth suggests active, well-funded ongoing development
Cons
Company is new (public launch October 2025), so long-term support and roadmap track record is thin
Founder identity and company details are not well documented publicly beyond a Product Hunt profile
Credit-based usage model means heavy builders can hit limits faster than a flat-rate tool
Generated code still benefits from developer review for production use
Heavy reliance on Supabase specifically for backend needs
Free tier limits require upgrading for serious ongoing projects
Company
build0, founded 2025
Lovable, founded 2023
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is build0 better than Lovable?
In our reviews build0 scores 3.6 and Lovable scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. build0: Turns a written prompt into an internal business app with its own frontend, backend, database, and access controls. Lovable: A Swedish startup that popularized 'vibe coding' at viral speed.
Which is cheaper, build0 or Lovable?
Lovable has the lower starting price: from $35/mo for build0 and from $20/mo for Lovable.
Lovable
build0
