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The short version
This page answers common questions about Lovable, covering what you can build, how plans and credits work, managing your account, and security. It clarifies that Lovable builds web apps, not native mobile apps, and you own all the code it creates.
Anyone using Lovable who has general questions about the platform, its capabilities, pricing, or account management.
Words decoded
- Full-stack web applications
- Complete websites or online tools that include everything from what you see (the 'front-end') to what happens behind the scenes (the 'back-end'), like storing data and processing requests.
- SaaS products
- Software as a Service products are applications hosted online and available to users over the internet, usually on a subscription basis.
- CRMs
- Customer Relationship Management systems are tools to manage and analyze customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle.
- PWA (Progressive Web App)
- A type of website that looks and feels like a mobile app, can be added to your phone's home screen, and can work offline.
- Repository
- A central place where code and other project files are stored and managed, often for collaboration.
- Tech stacks
- The combination of programming languages, frameworks, and tools used to build and run a software application.
- TanStack Start
- A specific set of technologies Lovable uses to build new apps, which helps pages load faster by preparing them on the server.
- React + Vite
- A combination of technologies Lovable uses for older apps, where pages are built and shown directly in your web browser.
- PostgreSQL database
- A popular system for storing and managing information in an organized way, like a digital filing cabinet for your app's data.
- Built-in backend (Cloud)
- The part of Lovable that handles the server-side logic and data storage for your app, provided directly by Lovable.
- Supabase
- An alternative service that provides database and backend features for your app.
- Third-party APIs
- Services or tools from other companies that your app can connect to and use, like sending emails or processing payments.
- Build mode
- A specific way Lovable's AI operates to create or modify your app based on your instructions.
- Plan mode
- A specific way Lovable's AI operates to outline steps or strategies for your project before building.
- Chat mode
- A specific way Lovable's AI operates for general conversation and assistance within your project.
- Codebase
- All the source code files that make up your application.
- HTTPS
- A secure way for your web browser to communicate with websites, ensuring your information is protected.
- Workspace
- A shared online space in Lovable where you and your team collaborate on projects and share credits.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- An extra layer of security for your account that requires two different ways to prove your identity, like a password and a code from your phone.
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, AIUC-1 certifications
- Official stamps of approval that show Lovable meets high standards for managing data security and privacy.
- HIPAA-compliant
- Meeting the requirements of a US law that protects sensitive patient health information.
- Business Associate Agreements
- Legal contracts required by HIPAA when a business handles protected health information on behalf of another entity.
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- A strict privacy and data security law in the European Union and UK that protects personal data.
- Data Processing Agreement
- A legal contract that outlines how a service provider handles personal data on behalf of a customer, ensuring compliance with privacy laws like GDPR.
Where people get stuck
- Do not expect Lovable to build native mobile apps directly; it focuses on web applications.
- You cannot start a Lovable project by importing an existing code repository; you must start fresh or describe your existing design.
- You cannot choose a different framework or database than what Lovable provides for new projects; if you need a specific stack, you'll need to manage the code outside Lovable.
- You cannot pick a specific AI model for building your app; Lovable automatically uses the best available models.
- Remember that your app's database is separate from its code; exporting one does not export the other.
- Be aware that canceling your subscription stops future charges but does not refund the current billing period or unused monthly credits.
- If you log in with a third-party service (like Google), you won't have a Lovable password to reset directly.
- If you are the sole owner of a workspace, you must transfer or delete it before you can delete your account.
- If you are on a Free or Pro plan, your data may be used for AI model training unless you specifically opt out in your account settings.
The short version, steps, decoder and prompt on this page are written automatically from Lovable's own documentation and can lag or misread it. The official page is always the authority.