Lovable vs Bolt.new vs Replit vs v0
Lovable is the best all-round pick for a SaaS from prompts, thanks to its built-in backend, native Stripe integration and hosting. Pick Bolt.new to see and edit code in the browser, Replit to build and host in one place, and v0 if you're heading for Next.js on Vercel.
The verdict
Side by side
| Attribute | Lovable | Bolt.new | Replit | v0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | SaaS MVPs from chat | Full-stack prototypes in the browser | Build + host in one place | React / Next.js UI |
| Usage model | Credits per month | Tokens per month | Plan + included model credit | Included credits + per-token model pricing |
| Watch out for | Credits burn fast on big projects | Token use climbs on large codebases | Hosting tied to Replit unless you export | Strongest inside the Vercel ecosystem |
| Starting paid price | $25/mo | $25/mo | $20/mo | $30/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Pricing verified | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Our take | The most complete prompt-to-SaaS path for non-developers: a built-in backend (Lovable Cloud) or your own Supabase, a native Stripe integration, and hosting on publish. Credits go fast on big projects, so budget for a higher tier. | A strong browser-based builder with token-based plans and a generous starting allowance on Pro. Great for spinning up full-stack prototypes without installing anything. | The all-in-one option: an AI agent, a cloud IDE and hosting in one place. Best when you want build, run and deploy to never leave the browser. | The best pick if you're heading for Next.js on Vercel anyway: high-quality React UI from prompts with one-click deploys. Less of a fit if you want a non-Vercel backend story. |
| Links | Visit Lovable ↗ | Visit Bolt.new ↗ | Visit Replit ↗ | Visit v0 ↗ |
Prices from each vendor's official pricing page. Check site means we couldn't verify a price — we never guess.
FAQ
Which is cheapest to start?
All four let you start free. Paid plans start at $25/month for Lovable Pro and Bolt Pro, $20/month for Replit Core and $30/month for v0 Plus at the time of our review.
Can I export my code?
Each of these tools gives you access to the generated code, but the export workflow differs. Check each tool's docs before committing to a long project.