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Lovable vs Bolt vs v0 (2026)

Three-way comparison of the most popular AI app builders: free plans, pricing, scores and which fits non-coders, developers and React teams.

Editorial picks for this use case. See each tool page for its score breakdown. Last updated 2026-10-24.

#1
L
Lovable
Build apps and websites by chatting with AI
Verified
86
/ 100
 #2
B
Bolt
Prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack apps in the browser
Verified
80
/ 100
 #3
v
v0
Vercel's AI app builder
Verified
79
/ 100

The short version

Lovable is the most hands-off: chat in, full-stack web app out, with hosting and a backend built in. Bolt runs a full development environment in the browser with files and a terminal, and can build Expo mobile apps. v0 by Vercel is strongest at React and Next.js UI and fits teams already on Vercel.

Free plans

Lovable’s Free plan includes 5 build credits a day, capped at 30 a month, plus a monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits and 4 credits for AI features inside your app. Pro and Business workspaces get the same 5 daily build credits with no monthly cap, on top of their monthly plan credits. Bolt Free includes 1M tokens a month (300K a day) and hosting with Bolt branding. v0 Free includes 7 messages a day and a one-time $5 credit for new users.

Paid plans

Lovable Pro starts at $25/mo. Bolt Pro is $25/mo with 10M tokens that roll over. v0 Plus is $30/user/mo, and v0’s $20 Premium plan is closed to new users.

Moving between them

Bolt’s help center has an “Import from Lovable” guide. Lovable syncs with GitHub. All three can hand off code to your own hosting, which we cover in our deploy guide.

Side-by-side comparison

ToolScoreFree tierPricingBest for
Lovable86Yes: 5 build credits/day (up to 30/mo) plus 20 Cloud credits/moPro from $25/mo (100 credits; $21/mo annual); Business from $50/moNon-coders shipping a full-stack web MVP from prompts
Bolt80Yes: 1M tokens/mo (300K/day), hosting, Bolt brandingPro $25/mo (10M tokens, rollover); Teams $30/member/moPrompting full-stack prototypes that run instantly in the browser
v079Yes: 7 messages/day; one-time $5 credit for new usersPlus $30/user/mo ($30 credits plus $2/day); Business $100/user/mo. Premium $20 closed to new usersGenerating Next.js/React UIs and apps that deploy to Vercel

FAQ

Which is better: Lovable or Bolt or v0?
By our score, Lovable (86), Bolt (80), v0 (79). The right choice depends on your workflow; see the comparison table.
What is the Lovable vs Bolt vs v0 in 2026?
Our top pick is Lovable (score 86/100): Build apps and websites by chatting with AI. Runners-up: Bolt, v0.
Is Lovable free?
Lovable free tier: Yes: 5 build credits/day (up to 30/mo) plus 20 Cloud credits/mo. Paid pricing: Pro from $25/mo (100 credits; $21/mo annual); Business from $50/mo.
Is Bolt free?
Bolt free tier: Yes: 1M tokens/mo (300K/day), hosting, Bolt branding. Paid pricing: Pro $25/mo (10M tokens, rollover); Teams $30/member/mo.
Is v0 free?
v0 free tier: Yes: 7 messages/day; one-time $5 credit for new users. Paid pricing: Plus $30/user/mo ($30 credits plus $2/day); Business $100/user/mo. Premium $20 closed to new users.
How are these tools ranked?
Each tool is scored out of 100 on fit, vibe-coder friendliness, output quality, pricing, ecosystem, momentum and code ownership, using desk research of official docs and pricing pages. Affiliate status never affects scores.
Which is best for non-coders: Lovable, Bolt or v0?
Lovable is usually the easiest for non-coders because it keeps you in chat and bundles the backend. Bolt suits people who want to see and edit files, and v0 suits React/Next.js UI work.
Can I switch from Lovable to Bolt?
Yes. Bolt’s help center has an “Import from Lovable” guide, and Lovable projects can be synced to GitHub.

Sources (checked Oct 16, 2026)

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