v0 vs Lovable: Which AI App Builder Should You Use
v0 comes from Vercel and ships Next.js code to Vercel, while Lovable bundles a backend and bills by credits. Compare plans, code access and the route to WordPress.
v0Vercel's chat-driven builder for full-stack Next.js apps
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LovableChat-built apps with a built-in backend, priced by credits
The short answer
Pick v0 when you want a Next.js and React codebase, Vercel publishing and per-user team billing. Pick Lovable when you want a built-in backend, one shared credit pool with no seat charge and Git sync to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket. Neither outputs WordPress.
Pick v0 when your team works in React, wants Next.js with shadcn/ui and publishes to Vercel. Pick Lovable when a team shares one credit pool with no seat charge, or you want its built-in Cloud backend. Neither is a CMS, so editable client sites need a hand-off step.
Which one for your situation
Your team already ships on Next.js and Vercelv0v0 builds with Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui, then publishes to Vercel.
You want to continue an existing repositoryv0v0 imports a GitHub repository or a ZIP, and commits each change to a working branch.
You start from a screenshot, mockup or Figma filev0v0 lists screenshots, mockups and Figma designs as inputs it turns into working apps.
Ten people need to build from one budgetLovableLovable lists unlimited workspace members on every plan, while v0 Plus is priced per user.
You want the database and sign-in built inLovableLovable Cloud is part of the product and Free includes a monthly grant. v0 connects databases and APIs you choose.
Your code lives on GitLab or BitbucketLovableLovable lists Git sync to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket. v0's docs describe GitHub.
You want to nudge spacing and colors by handv0v0 lists Design Mode for visual edits on the Free plan.
The site must end in WordPress for clients to editEitherBoth need a conversion step. See the Lovable to client site guide.
Plus, billed per user, with $30 of monthly credits per user
Pro $25 a month for 100 credits
Billing unit
Credits per user, spent at model token rates
Credits shared by the workspace
Publishing
One click to Vercel
Custom domains on paid plans
Git
GitHub with automatic branches and pull requests
GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket sync
Hand editing
Design Mode and a code viewer
Edit code on paid plans
Team security
SAML SSO and role-based access on Enterprise
SSO and role-based access on Business
Choose by tool
Choose v0 if
Your developers want Next.js and shadcn/ui output they can keep extending.
You publish on Vercel and want preview deployments per branch.
You want to turn screenshots, mockups or Figma designs into code.
You prefer pull requests, and a tool that never pushes straight to main.
You want Design Mode for visual tweaks without spending a prompt.
Choose Lovable if
A mixed team shares one credit pool with unlimited members.
You want a built-in backend with sign-in and storage in the same product.
You use GitLab or Bitbucket and want Git sync there.
You want a small daily build allowance on the Free plan.
You want SSO and role-based access on the Business plan, before Enterprise.
Where UiChemy fits
Neither gives you a WordPress site, and UiChemy lists both v0 and Lovable among the AI builds it brings into WordPress. Export the v0 code or sync the Lovable repository, then use AI to WordPress to rebuild each page as editable WordPress content. Server routes and databases do not carry over.
Frequently asked questions
v0 vs Lovable: which is better?
It depends on your team. v0 is better when developers want Next.js code, GitHub pull requests and Vercel publishing. Lovable is better when many people share one budget and want a built-in backend. Run the same landing page through both free plans before paying for either.
Is v0 free?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and lists $5 in one-time credits for new users, deploys to Vercel, Design Mode, GitHub sync and a limit of 7 messages a day. Plus is billed per user a month and adds all models, $30 of included monthly credits per user, $2 of free daily credits on login and team sharing.
Is Lovable free?
Yes. The Free plan gives 5 build credits a day, capped at 30 a month, plus a daily chat allowance and small monthly Cloud and AI grants. Pro starts at $25 a month billed monthly for 100 credits and adds editing code, downloading code and custom domains.
Which is cheaper, v0 or Lovable?
They charge differently. v0 Plus is priced per user a month, so a team pays for each person. Lovable Pro starts at $25 a month for 100 credits with no per-seat charge, per its docs. Task cost varies in both, so test one real page. Other builders appear in Bolt alternatives.
Can v0 build from a screenshot or Figma design?
Yes. v0 lists uploading screenshots, mockups or Figma designs and turning them into working applications. It can also import an existing project from a GitHub repository or a ZIP file. Check spacing and responsive behavior in the preview before you build further.
Can I export code from v0 or Lovable?
Yes. v0 lets you export code to work locally and syncs with GitHub. Lovable syncs to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket on every plan, and offers Download code on paid plans. Lovable's docs say you keep ownership of your code. See Figma Make vs Lovable for another builder.
Do v0 and Lovable include a backend?
Both can run backend logic. v0 builds UI and backend logic and connects databases, AI models and external APIs. Lovable has Cloud, a built-in backend with a monthly grant on Free, Pro and Business. Neither backend moves to WordPress when you convert the front end.
How do I move a v0 or Lovable site into WordPress?
Export the project, bring it into UiChemy AI to WordPress, and let it rebuild each page as editable WordPress content. Rebuild forms and data separately, then compare each page with the original. Full steps for Lovable: Lovable to Elementor.
