Summary
Lovable is a full-stack AI app builder that generates complete, deployable applications from natural language descriptions. v0 by Vercel specializes in generating polished UI components and pages using React and Tailwind CSS with instant preview.
Feature Comparison
Full-stack Apps
Lovable
v0
UI Component Generation
LovableGood
v0Excellent
Free Tier
Lovable
v0
API Access
Lovable
v0
Code Generation
LovableFull-stack
v0Front-end
Deployment
LovableBuilt-in
v0Via Vercel
Database Integration
LovableSupabase
v0
Framework Support
LovableReact
v0React/Next.js
Iteration Speed
LovableFast
v0Very Fast
Design Quality
LovableGood
v0Excellent
Our Verdict
Choose Lovable for building complete full-stack applications from scratch. Choose v0 for generating high-quality React UI components and front-end prototypes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-developers use these tools?
Yes, both are designed for non-developers. Lovable can build entire apps from descriptions, while v0 generates copy-paste-ready components.
Which is better for prototyping?
v0 is faster for UI prototyping and component design. Lovable is better when you need a working prototype with backend functionality.
Can I export the generated code?
Both allow code export. v0 generates clean React/Next.js code you can copy into your project. Lovable provides full project source code via GitHub.
Do they replace developers?
Not entirely. Both are excellent for prototyping and MVPs, but production applications typically still need developer refinement for edge cases, performance, and scalability.