Softr vs. Lovable
Is Lovable giving you great mockups but no real control? Try Softr, the fastest way to build production-ready business apps.
The #1 Lovable alternative for production-ready apps
Build business apps with built-in databases, workflows, and AI—all easy to maintain and iterate on as your business grows.
Production-ready apps, not experiments.
Lovable is best for prototypes. Softr has vibe coding, but also includes built-in user authentication and visual editing in a trusted app builder—so you can ship portals, CRMs, dashboards, and internal tools to power your operations.
AI speed on top of real, connected data.
Lovable focuses on generating UIs, not backend setup or data management. Softr combines AI-powered building with 15+ data integrations and a native relational database, so your apps are generated on top of real, connected data.
Predictable pricing without credit burn.
Lovable’s credit model makes costs unpredictable, especially when you hit troubleshooting loops. Softr offers transparent pricing and more control over your building experience—ideal for teams that need to ship and scale consistently.
Why businesses are choosing Softr over Lovable
Connected data and backend
Lovable has no native backend or database capabilities. Softr has its own built-in database, and connects to 17+ data sources (like Airtable, HubSpot, Notion, and Google Sheets), allowing you to build secure, data-connected apps.
Built-in logins and user management
Lovable prototypes don’t include secure logins. Softr provides built-in authentication and user management, with support for onboarding flows and utility pages—so apps are safe, shareable, and ready for real users.
Granular access control
Lovable has no native permission model beyond basic UI generation. Softr offers custom user groups and granular permissions—ideal for client portals, internal tools, vendor hubs, and other multi-role applications.
Business-ready vibe coding
Vibe coding in Softr lets you generate custom tools and UIs from a prompt—inside a real app. Vibe-coded blocks connect to live data, follow visibility rules, and include version history so you can iterate confidently.
Advanced forms that power workflows
Lovable can only generate basic form layouts. Softr supports conditional, multi-step forms that connect to any data source. You can even trigger workflows from in-app form submissions to automate business processes.
Predictable pricing that scales
Lovable’s credit-based pricing can become unpredictable as teams iterate or troubleshoot AI output. Softr's pricing is designed for ongoing building, so teams can add users, refine workflows, and scale apps without price shock.
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See how Softr compares to Lovable
Deciding between Lovable and Softr? With Softr, you get vibe coding with more control—and production-ready apps for your business.
Functionalities | Softr | Lovable |
|---|---|---|
Core focus | Full-stack AI app builder with native databases and workflows | Prompt-driven app generation |
Vibe coding | Prompt-based app and UI generation (connected to data, CRUD actions) | AI-generated UI and app scaffolding |
Data flexibility | Native databases, plus build on top of 15+ external data sources | Managed Supabase backend accessed only through AI-generated code |
Database model | First-class relational databases you build and query directly | Backend database abstracted behind prompts |
Design flexibility | Modern blocks, flexible layouts, and custom UI via vibe coding | Depends on generated output |
Permissions & access | Custom user groups, granular permissions, and global data restrictions | Basic roles primarily for workspace collaboration |
External users | Supports secure access for external users | External user flows require custom implementation |
Forms | Multi-step forms with conditional logic | Static generated forms |
Workflow automation | Built-in workflows (includes app UI triggers) | No native workflow builder |
AI Agents | AI Agents for databases and workflows | Relies on external tools |
Mobile experience | Responsive web apps with PWA support | Depends on generated code |
Pricing model | Plan-based pricing with clear usage limits | Credit-based pricing tied to generation and iteration |
Go from zero to app, incredibly fast
Connect to your data in seconds
Integrate with your spreadsheets and databases, including Airtable, SQL, Hubspot, Google Sheets, Supabase, BigQuery, and more—in just a few clicks. Your data is always secure and in sync.
Customize layout and logic
Drag and drop customizable building blocks with various views and functionalities. Granular permissions allow you to control what data each user can access, and which actions they can take.
Publish and launch
Ship applications that your team will love in minutes or hours, instead of days or weeks. Deploy on both desktop and mobile.
