v0 vs Lovable
v0 (by Vercel) and Lovable both turn prompts into working web apps. v0 is tightly integrated with Vercel and popular with developers working in React and Next.js; Lovable aims at anyone, including people with no coding background.
Side-by-side
| v0 | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Vercel | Lovable |
| Free option | Yes, up to 7 messages/day | 5 build credits/day (up to 30/month) |
| Paid plans | $30/user/mo with $30 of monthly credits; Business $100/user/mo (Oct 2026) | Credit-based plans; check lovable.dev/pricing |
| Deploys to | Vercel, with GitHub sync | Lovable hosting, with GitHub sync |
| Best known for | High-quality React/Next.js UI and components | Full apps with auth and backend from chat |
Pricing and features checked against the vendors' public pages in October 2026 and can change. Always confirm on the official site.
Who each is best for
Verdict
Pick v0 if you will keep working on the code yourself or your stack is Next.js on Vercel. Pick Lovable if you want to stay in chat and have the app handled end to end.
FAQ
Is v0 free?
Yes, with a limit of 7 messages a day. Paid plans add monthly credits.
Can I export code from both?
Yes, both sync with GitHub.
Which is better for landing pages?
Both handle landing pages well; v0's output is easier to drop into an existing Next.js project.
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