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“I have an app idea but I don't know how to code”

Non-developers with an app idea sleeping in a notebook: an internal tool, a small app for your clients, a personal project. You know exactly what the app should do, but the code stops you cold.

Recommended agent: Lovable
💰 $0 to $25/month (Pro; Business from $50/month for teams). Level: Intermediate 🌍 Sweden Permanent free plan (limited credits)

Price verified on November 7, 2026.

Lovable (lovable.dev), “vibe coding” taken to the extreme: you describe your application in plain language, even in French, and the AI builds it before your eyes: interface, logic, and database.

How it works

Trigger: You describe a feature — plans, generates interface, logic, and database, then iterates with you, and you get a testable application in the browser.

Step-by-step setup

  1. Create a Lovable account and describe your app in a few sentences.
  2. The AI generates a first version: test it right away.
  3. Ask for changes in writing (“add a login page”).
  4. Connect the suggested database, then publish.
⚠️ Guardrails: Start small: one feature at a time, test it, then add the next. Never put real customer data in the app before having the security checked by someone who knows what they're doing.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Lovable cost?

$0 to $25/month (Pro; Business from $50/month for teams). Permanent free plan (5 credits a day); the real cost depends on how many credits you use.

Is Lovable free?

Yes. Permanent free plan (limited credits).

Is Lovable hard to get started with?

Level: Moderate. Setup takes 4 steps; the first one: Create a Lovable account and describe your app in a few sentences.

What limits and guardrails should you know about with Lovable?

Start small: one feature at a time, test it, then add the next. Never put real customer data in the app before having the security checked by someone who knows what they're doing.

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See also

“I want a pro showcase website without touching code” — Durable“I want to code with AI but I don't know where to start” — Cursor“My app works on my computer but I can't get it online” — Vercel

Profile updated on November 1, 2026 — see what's new at the Directory.