Side by side
| Feature | Lovable | Replit |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Describe an app, website or internal tool in plain language and Lovable builds it, with hosting and backend included. | AI platform where you describe an app or website in plain language and it builds, hosts and publishes it, with no coding needed. |
| Price from | 25 EUR/mo | 20 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web | web |
| API | not stated | not stated |
Lovable: key features
- Full-stack app generation from plain-language descriptions
- Real-time preview while the software is being built
- Iterative refinement of designs before deployment
- Managed hosting, SSL and backend infrastructure
- Built-in authentication, payments and connectors
- Analytics, security and SEO features
Replit: key features
- Agent that writes production-ready code from a natural-language description
- Built-in authentication, database, hosting and monitoring
- 100+ integrations, including OpenAI, Stripe and Google Workspace
- Infinite Canvas for visual design changes applied to the app
- Free Mode for creating without token costs
- Enterprise security controls: SSO/SAML, SOC 2, admin controls
FAQ
Is Lovable or Replit better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Lovable and Replit free?
Lovable: Yes, there is a free plan. The homepage invites you to start for free ("Get started for free"). Plan details are not shown in the provided text. Replit: Yes, there is a free plan. Free Mode lets you brainstorm and create without token costs; the first prompt is free and Free Mode allows up to 30 hours of chat and 60 projects on the Core plan.