The short answer
Pick Figma Make when a Figma design already exists and you want to prompt from it. Pick Lovable when you start from a written brief and want a hosted backend and Git sync early. Neither is a CMS, so a site that clients edit still needs a WordPress step.
Pick Figma Make when frames already exist in Figma and your team pays for Full seats. Pick Lovable when you start from a written brief, share one budget across many people, or want a Git repository from the Free plan up. Neither tool is a CMS, so editable client sites need a hand-off step.
Which one for your situation
Figma Make vs Lovable: side by side
| Feature | Figma Make | Lovable |
|---|---|---|
| Where it lives | Inside Figma | Stand-alone app at lovable.dev |
| Starts from | Prompts, plus Figma designs or components | Chat prompts |
| Output | Functional prototype or web app | Websites and web apps |
| Backend | Connect to Supabase | Lovable Cloud, billed from your credits |
| Publishing | Website with a dedicated URL | Custom domains on paid plans |
| Code access | Copy preview as design layers into Figma | Git sync on every plan, download on paid plans |
| Free plan | Starter: up to 500 AI credits a month | 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month |
| Paid entry | Full seat $16 a month, 3,000 AI credits | Pro from $25 a month, 100 credits |
| Billing unit | Per seat, with AI credits | Credits, with unlimited members |
| Design system context | Make kits package it as AI context | Design systems on Pro and above |
| Access control | Password protection for shared work | User roles and permissions on Pro |
Choose by tool
Choose Figma Make if
- A designer already has frames in Figma and wants to prompt from them.
- Your team pays for Full seats, which include Make.
- You want to paste the preview back into Figma Design as editable layers.
- You use a design system and want Make kits to carry it as context.
- You need a published prototype with password protection.
Choose Lovable if
- You start from a written brief with no design file.
- A team shares one credit pool, with unlimited members on every plan.
- You want Git sync to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket from the Free plan up.
- You want a built-in backend, Cloud, billed from the same balance.
- You want custom domains on a paid plan.
Where UiChemy fits
Neither gives you a WordPress site. For a Lovable build, UiChemy AI to WordPress takes the project ZIP, then Claude with the UiChemy MCP lands each page as editable Elementor or Gutenberg content. For a Make build, publish the site and give UiChemy its URL, or move the preview into Figma Design and use Figma to WordPress. Both rebuild the front end, not the backend.
Frequently asked questions
Figma Make vs Lovable: which is better?
Neither wins everywhere. Figma Make is better when designs already exist in Figma and your team has Full seats. Lovable is better when you start from a written brief, want unlimited workspace members and want Git sync on every plan. Build the same page in both free plans and compare.
Is Figma Make free?
Figma's Starter plan is free and lists up to 500 AI credits a month, with 150 a day. Figma lists limited access to its products on Starter and full access to Make on a Full seat, so check which Make features your plan covers. The Professional Full seat is $16 a month with 3,000 AI credits.
Is Lovable free?
Yes, there is a Free plan. It gives 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month, plus a Cloud and AI grant. Pro starts at $25 a month for 100 credits, and adds Edit code, Download code, custom domains and credit rollover. Lovable credits are not refundable.
Can Figma Make build from my Figma design?
Yes. Figma lists attaching existing Figma designs or components to your Make prompts, and bringing styling context from a Figma library. Make can also copy its preview as design layers you paste and edit in Figma Design, which makes a round trip possible.
Which is cheaper, Figma Make or Lovable?
They charge in different units. Figma charges per seat with a pool of AI credits, from $16 a month for a Full seat. Lovable charges by credits, from $25 a month for 100, with no per-seat charge. Run one real task in each free plan and compare allowance used. Other builders are priced in Bolt alternatives.
Can I export code from Lovable?
Yes. Lovable lists Git sync to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket on every plan, and Download code on paid plans. Its pricing FAQ says you own the apps, websites and AI output you build. Edit code is also a paid-plan feature.
How do I move a Lovable or Figma Make site into WordPress?
For Lovable, download the project ZIP, connect the UiChemy MCP to Claude, attach the ZIP and ask Claude to convert it. For Figma Make, paste the preview into Figma Design and use Figma to WordPress, or clone the published URL. Check every page against the original before launch. Full steps: Lovable to Elementor.
Do Figma Make and Lovable include a backend?
Both offer one. Figma Make connects to Supabase for user sign-in, stored data and private APIs. Lovable has Cloud, a built-in backend billed from your credit balance. Neither backend moves to WordPress when you convert the front end, so plan to rebuild that part.