Replit Agent vs Lovable for beginners
Both build and host apps from a prompt.
Our pick
Replit for games, bots and phone apps; Lovable for polished web apps.
Prices and features (checked 2026-10-13)
| Tool | Free | Paid | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replit Agent | Starter: daily Agent credits, 1 published app | Core $20/mo ($20 credits; $18/mo yearly) | An AI agent that builds AND hosts your app in one place, with zero setup. Handles web apps, simple games and mobile (Expo). |
| Lovable | 5 credits/day (max 30/mo) | Pro $25/mo (100 credits; $21/mo yearly) | Turns a plain-English description into a full working web app with login and a database built in. Made for non-coders. |
When to switch
- Replit Agent: Switch to Cursor + your own hosting when credit costs climb or you need Pro ($100/mo).
- Lovable: Switch to Cursor when credits run out on every small fix or you want full control over the code (it syncs to GitHub).