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Create.xyzMost similar to Lovable in what it does, its category and its price.
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AnythingHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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CatDoesFrom $17/mo, against from $20/mo for Lovable.
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CodevRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Lovable.
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At a glance
Green means better than Lovable, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LovableBaseline | 4.3 | $20/mo | Yes | A Swedish startup that popularized 'vibe coding' at viral speed | |
| Create.xyz | 4.2−0.1 | $19/mo$1 less | Yes | Generates a full production app, backend and database included | vs Lovable |
| Anything | 4.2−0.1 | $19/mo$1 less | Yes | Turns written prompts into working web and mobile apps, backend included. | vs Lovable |
| Codev | 4.0−0.3 | $19/mo$1 less | Yes | Codev turns a text description into a deployable full-stack Next.js application, complete with database and styling. | vs Lovable |
 Greta | 3.5−0.8 | Free | Yes | Prompt-built applications bundled with growth tooling for launch. | vs Lovable |
| CatDoes | 3.8−0.5 | $17/mo$3 less | Yes | An AI agent that writes, tests, and ships mobile apps and websites from a prompt, running on its own cloud machine. | vs Lovable |
 EasyCode | 3.4−0.9 | $200/mo$180 more | Yes | AI coding assistant from Personabo Technologies Inc. that answers questions about a codebase, with a free self-serve tier and paid AI-plus-human-developer plans. | vs Lovable |
 Fenado AI | 3.7−0.6 | $18/mo$2 less | Yes | Builds and publishes mobile apps and websites from a chat conversation, with no separate design or development step. | vs Lovable |
 build0 | 3.6−0.7 | $35/mo$15 more | Yes | Turns a written prompt into an internal business app with its own frontend, backend, database, and access controls. | vs Lovable |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Lovable.
Create.xyz
4.2$19/mo
vs Lovable$1 less−0.1
Generates a full production app, backend and database included.
- Full-stack generation including backend and database
- Built for non-technical founders building real products
- Iterative prompting to adjust features and data models
Generates genuinely functional apps with working backend and data storage
Generated backend architecture may need review for complex production needs
Anything
4.2$19/mo
vs Lovable$1 less−0.1
Turns written prompts into working web and mobile apps, backend included.
- Prompt-to-app generation with GPT-5-based code output
- Built-in backend, database, and Stripe payment wiring
- Visual QA pass that checks generated apps against the prompt
Goes past static prototypes to apps with working backend and payments
Credit limits on Pro can run out fast on active projects, pushing users to Max
Codev
4.0$19/mo
vs Lovable$1 less−0.3
Codev turns a text description into a deployable full-stack Next.js application, complete with database and styling.
- Text-to-app generation producing a full Next.js codebase
- Built-in Supabase database, auth, and storage wiring
- One-click custom domain deployment with automatic SSL
Generated apps are live and functional right away, rather than static mockups
Not suited to mobile app development
Greta
3.5Free
vs Lovable−0.8
Prompt-built applications bundled with growth tooling for launch.
- Application generation from a plain-language prompt
- More than 50 growth tools bundled with the build
- No coding required to reach a working product
Addresses distribution, which most app builders ignore
Generated code needs review before handling real user data
CatDoes
3.8$17/mo
vs Lovable$3 less−0.5
An AI agent that writes, tests, and ships mobile apps and websites from a prompt, running on its own cloud machine.
- Cloud-based AI agent that keeps working after the browser tab closes
- Live in-browser app previews with QR-code testing on a phone
- Built-in Supabase backend covering database, auth, storage, and edge functions
Agent continues working asynchronously instead of requiring the tab to stay open
Young company (founded 2025, 2 employees as of early 2026) with limited operating history
EasyCode
3.4$200/mo
vs Lovable$180 more−0.9
AI coding assistant from Personabo Technologies Inc. that answers questions about a codebase, with a free self-serve tier and paid AI-plus-human-developer plans.
- Answers developer questions in context of the actual codebase
- A genuine free tier with access to five AI coding models
- IDE integrations to keep answers close to the code
A usable free self-serve tier, not a time-limited trial
Paid tiers are priced as a hybrid AI-plus-human service, not pure AI access
Fenado AI
3.7$18/mo
vs Lovable$2 less−0.6
Builds and publishes mobile apps and websites from a chat conversation, with no separate design or development step.
- Chat-based app and website generation with one-click publishing
- Automatic design generation, no separate design step
- Token-based usage tiers scaling from free to enterprise
Founder track record includes building and scaling Inshorts, a recognizable prior success
Recent rebrand from Cades to Fenado AI leaves scattered documentation and reviews under the older name, creating buyer confusion
build0
3.6$35/mo
vs Lovable$15 more−0.7
Turns a written prompt into an internal business app with its own frontend, backend, database, and access controls.
- Prompt-to-app generation with exportable code
- Built-in authentication, permissions, and audit logging
- Connectors for Slack, Notion, and internal databases
Free-forever Starter tier includes real usage (1,500 credits, 2 apps) rather than a time-limited trial
Company is new (public launch October 2025), so long-term support and roadmap track record is thin
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Lovable free?
Lovable has a free plan, and paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Lovable?
Create.xyz is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Anything, Codev, CatDoes.
What is the cheapest alternative to Lovable?
Among paid plans, CatDoes has the lowest starting price (from $17/mo). If you need it free, start with Create.xyz.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.