Is Lovable free? Building a website by chatting, without paying
Prices checked Oct 2026.
Quick answers
Can I build a website for free with Lovable?
Yes, a simple one. Free gives 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month, with no card.
Can I use my own .com on Lovable free?
No. Custom domains need Pro, which is $25 a month.
What Lovable does
Lovable builds websites and simple web apps from a chat. You type something like "a one-page website for my cleaning business with prices and a contact form" and it builds it, then you keep asking for changes.
Each message uses credits. Lovable's own examples: "Make the button gray" costs about half a credit, and "Build me a landing page, use images" costs about 1.7 credits. So 5 a day goes further than it sounds for small changes, but not far for big builds.
What's on the free plan
Lovable's pricing page lists: $0, no credit card needed, a daily grant of 5 build credits (up to 30 a month), monthly Cloud credits for hosting, unlimited collaborators, up to 5 lovable.app web addresses and invite-only publishing.
Daily build credits expire at the end of each day and don't roll over, so a little each day beats saving up.
What Pro costs
Pro is $25 a month for 100 monthly credits, on top of the free daily grant. It adds your own web address (custom domain), removes the Lovable badge, lets unused credits roll over and gives email support. Lovable offers a student discount of up to 50% off Pro.
Business is $50 a month and adds team controls like single sign-on. A beginner doesn't need it.
Should you pay?
Try free first. Build a rough version of your site and see if you like working this way. Pay only when you want your own web address or you keep running out of daily credits. Running a small business? Our AI for small business guide covers the simpler jobs first.
The bottom line
Lovable's free plan is a real, no-card way to see what "building by chatting" feels like. It's best for a simple page or a first draft. For everyday writing and questions, a free chat tool like ChatGPT or Claude is the easier place to start.
The first thing to type
Build a simple one-page website for my small business, [business name]. Include what we do, our prices, our hours and a contact form. Keep the words plain and friendly.Common questions
Is Lovable free to use?
Yes. The free plan is $0 with no credit card, and includes 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month.
How much is Lovable Pro?
$25 a month for 100 monthly credits.
Do Lovable's free credits roll over?
No. Daily build credits expire at the end of each day.
Can I use my own web address on the free plan?
No. Custom domains are a Pro feature. Free includes lovable.app addresses.
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Sources (checked 2026-10-26): lovable.dev/pricing
Last updated October 26, 2026