Lovable is an AI app builder that cares about design as much as you do. Describe your app in plain English, and Lovable creates something that looks like a professional designer and developer built it together. No coding required.
Think of Lovable as having an AI designer and an AI developer working side by side. While other tools focus on getting code working, Lovable focuses on making your app look beautiful from the very first prompt.
You describe what you want -- "a landing page for my coffee subscription service with warm colors and smooth animations" -- and Lovable builds the whole thing. Layout, colors, fonts, spacing, interactions. It all just looks right.
Lovable was formerly known as GPT Engineer. It rebranded in late 2024 and has since become one of the most popular AI app builders, especially for people who care about aesthetics and want apps that look polished without hiring a designer.
Everything runs in your browser. No downloads, no terminal, no setup. Just open lovable.dev and start building.
You have an app idea but no coding experience. Lovable lets you build a professional-looking prototype (or even a real product) without writing a single line of code.
You know what good design looks like but don't know how to code it. Lovable speaks your language -- describe the visual style and it delivers.
If you've been frustrated by AI tools that build things that work but look ugly, Lovable is your answer. Design quality is its superpower.
Need a website, booking system, or customer portal that looks professional? Lovable builds it fast and makes it look like you spent thousands on a design agency.
Pricing: Lovable offers a free tier so you can try it out. Paid plans give you more generations (prompts) per month, faster builds, and features like custom domains. Check lovable.dev for current pricing.
Open your browser and head to lovable.dev. No downloads or installations needed -- everything happens right in the browser.
Create a free account using Google or GitHub. You'll get access to the builder immediately with free credits to start experimenting.
Click 'New Project' and type what you want to build. Be specific about the purpose, design style, and features. For example: 'A portfolio website for a photographer with a dark theme, image gallery, and contact form.'
Lovable generates your app in real-time. You'll see a live preview update as the code is written. It typically takes 30-60 seconds to create a complete page.
Use follow-up prompts to refine the design, add pages, or change features. When you're happy, deploy it to the web with one click. Your app gets a live URL you can share immediately.
Lovable prioritizes how your app looks. Results come out polished and professional by default -- no need to spend hours fixing ugly layouts.
See your app update in real-time as Lovable builds it. Every change appears instantly in the preview panel so you always know exactly what you're getting.
Need a database, user accounts, or file storage? Lovable connects to Supabase (a popular backend service) with just a prompt. Think of it as adding a brain to your app.
Lovable pushes your code to a GitHub repository automatically. This means you always have a backup and can continue editing your project in other tools if needed.
Connect your own domain name (like yourapp.com) to your Lovable project. Your app looks professional with a real web address instead of a generic link.
When your app is ready, click one button to make it live on the internet. No servers to configure, no hosting to set up. It just works.
Your app automatically looks good on phones, tablets, and desktops. Lovable builds responsive layouts by default so you don't have to ask for it.
Lovable uses shadcn/ui -- a popular component library used by professional developers. This means buttons, forms, and menus all look consistent and modern.
Paste a screenshot of a design you like and Lovable will recreate it. This is perfect when you've seen a website you love and want something similar.
Made a change you don't like? Roll back to any previous version. Lovable keeps track of every change so you can always go back to what worked.
Share your project with teammates or clients. Multiple people can view the project and provide feedback, making it easy to build together.
SaaS landing page
"Build a modern SaaS landing page for a project management tool called 'Flowboard'. Include a hero section with a headline and call-to-action button, a features grid with icons, a pricing table with 3 tiers, testimonials, and a footer. Use a clean design with a blue-to-purple gradient accent."
App with user authentication
"Build a recipe sharing app where users can sign up, log in, and save their favorite recipes. Each recipe should have a title, photo, ingredients list, and step-by-step instructions. Add a search bar and category filters. Connect to Supabase for authentication and data storage."
Dashboard with data visualization
"Create an analytics dashboard for a small business. Include cards showing total revenue, new customers, and orders this month. Add a line chart showing revenue over the past 6 months and a bar chart comparing product categories. Use a clean, professional design with a sidebar navigation."
Marketplace or directory
"Build a local services directory where businesses can list their services. Include a search page with filters for category, location, and rating. Each listing should have a profile page with photos, description, reviews, and contact info. Use a card-based grid layout."
Portfolio with animations
"Create a creative portfolio website for a graphic designer. Include a hero section with a bold headline and subtle animation, a project gallery with hover effects, an about page with a timeline, and a contact form. Use a dark theme with accent colors and smooth scroll animations."
Booking and scheduling app
"Build a booking app for a hair salon. Customers should be able to see available time slots, pick a service (haircut, coloring, styling), choose a stylist, and book an appointment. Include a confirmation page and the ability to cancel or reschedule. Use a warm, inviting design."
Adding a Supabase backend
"Connect this app to Supabase. Set up a database to store all the data, add user authentication with email and password, and make sure data persists when users refresh the page. Add row-level security so users can only see their own data."
Matching a design screenshot
"Recreate this design exactly. Match the colors, fonts, spacing, and layout as closely as possible. Use the same visual hierarchy and component styles. Make it fully responsive for mobile and desktop."
Making it mobile-responsive
"Make this app fully responsive. On mobile, stack the columns vertically, make the navigation a hamburger menu, increase button sizes for touch, and make sure text is readable without zooming. Test at 375px wide (iPhone) and 768px (iPad)."
Adding dark mode
"Add a dark mode toggle to this app. When dark mode is on, use a dark background with light text, adjust all cards and borders to dark theme colors, and remember the user's preference. Put the toggle button in the top navigation bar."
E-commerce product page
"Build a product page for an online store selling handmade candles. Include a large product image gallery, product name, price, size options, an 'Add to Cart' button, customer reviews, and a 'You might also like' section with related products. Use a warm, minimal aesthetic."
Don't just say 'build a landing page.' Say 'build a landing page with a minimalist design, lots of white space, soft shadows, and a blue accent color.' The more visual detail, the better.
Lovable understands references like 'design it like Stripe's website' or 'use a Notion-style layout.' Mentioning real products helps Lovable match the vibe you're going for.
Whenever your app needs to remember things (user accounts, saved items, form submissions), tell Lovable to connect to Supabase. It handles the database, login system, and file storage all in one place.
Link your GitHub account from the start. Lovable will automatically save every version of your code there, giving you a safety net if anything goes wrong.
Build your app one feature at a time. Get the layout right first, then add interactivity, then connect the database. Small prompts give better results than trying to do everything at once.
Found a website that looks amazing? Take a screenshot and paste it into Lovable. It can analyze the design and recreate a similar look for your project.
Ask Lovable to use shadcn/ui components (buttons, forms, dialogs, etc.). This keeps your entire app looking consistent and professional, like it was built by a design team.
"Design doesn't match what I wanted"
Be more specific in your prompt. Instead of 'make it look nice,' say 'use a dark background (#1a1a2e), white text, rounded corners on all cards, and a gradient button from purple to pink.' Include exact colors, fonts, and layout details.
"Supabase not connecting"
Check your Supabase credentials in Lovable's settings panel. Make sure you've linked your Supabase project and that the API keys are correct. If it still doesn't work, try creating a new Supabase project and connecting fresh.
"App feels slow or laggy"
Too many animations or complex components can slow things down. Ask Lovable to 'simplify the animations' or 'reduce the number of re-renders.' Also check if you have unnecessary background processes running.
"Can't deploy the app"
Check the build logs for error messages (they'll appear in the preview panel). Common causes: missing environment variables, broken imports, or syntax errors from a bad edit. Try asking Lovable to 'fix any build errors' -- it can usually resolve them automatically.
"Changes broke something that was working"
Use version history to roll back to a working state. Click the history icon in the editor to see all previous versions. Pick one that worked and restore it, then try your change again with a more targeted prompt.
"App doesn't look good on mobile"
Even though Lovable builds responsive by default, complex layouts sometimes need a nudge. Ask specifically: 'Make the mobile layout stack vertically, use a hamburger menu, and increase touch target sizes.'
Lovable
Strongest at design quality. Apps come out looking polished and professional by default. Great for landing pages, portfolios, and apps where aesthetics matter most.
Bolt
Fastest at building. Bolt prioritizes speed and supports multiple frameworks. Great for prototyping quickly when you want to test an idea and don't mind tweaking the design later.
Choose Lovable when design matters most. Choose Bolt when speed is the priority.
Lovable
No coding needed at all. Everything happens through prompts in your browser. Perfect for people with zero technical experience who want beautiful results.
Cursor
A code editor with AI built in. You work with actual code files. Much more powerful and flexible, but requires some comfort with coding concepts.
Choose Lovable if you've never coded. Choose Cursor if you're comfortable editing code or want maximum control.
Lovable
Builds complete, multi-page apps with databases, authentication, and deployment. You get a finished product you can actually launch.
v0 (by Vercel)
Specializes in individual UI components and page sections. Excellent for generating a single hero section, pricing table, or navigation bar.
Choose Lovable for full apps. Choose v0 for generating individual components to use in an existing project.
Lovable
Browser-based, visual, and design-focused. You describe what you want and see it appear. No terminal, no file system, no technical setup.
Claude Code
Terminal-based and incredibly powerful. Works with any codebase, any language, any framework. Can handle complex logic, debugging, and professional-grade development.
Choose Lovable for visual projects you want to build fast. Choose Claude Code for complex projects or when you need full control over your code.
