LAST ZONEHow Do Lovable Credits Work? Real Costs Per Prompt (2026)
How Lovable credits work: what uses them, real per-prompt costs, expiry, daily vs monthly credits, and 7 proven ways to make them last longer.
One balance, five uses
Lovable uses one credit balance for: building (Plan and Build mode), chatting, Cloud hosting and backend, AI features inside your app, and generated images or videos.
Real cost per prompt
| Prompt | Work done | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| “Make the button gray” | Updates button styles | 0.50 |
| “Remove the footer” | Removes the footer | 0.90 |
| “Add authentication with sign up and login” | Adds login pages, logic and routes | 1.20 |
| “Build me a landing page, use images” | Landing page, 3 images, 5 sections | 1.70 |
You can see the exact cost of any message by hovering the three dots next to it in your chat history.
Daily vs monthly vs top-up credits
| Credit type | When it expires |
|---|---|
| Daily build credits | End of each day — never roll over |
| Monthly plan credits | 2 months after they're issued |
| Annual plan credits | 1 month after your annual period ends |
| Top-up credits | 12 months after purchase |
Why some messages cost more
Cost grows with the amount of work: number of files changed, generated images, and new features like login. A vague prompt that makes the AI rebuild a page costs more than a precise one.
7 ways to make credits last
1. Plan first in Plan mode. 2. One clear request per message. 3. Name the exact page and element. 4. Don't repeat “fix it” — describe the error. 5. Use daily credits every day. 6. Use Visual edits for small text changes. 7. Read 12 ways to save credits.
Frequently asked questions
How do Lovable credits work?
Each message uses credits based on the work it does; one balance covers building, chat, hosting and AI features.
Do Lovable credits expire?
Daily credits expire each day, monthly plan credits after 2 months, top-ups after 12 months.
What is a credit on Lovable?
The unit Lovable uses to measure usage; its value depends on your plan and the feature used.
How many credits does a website take?
A simple landing page often costs a few credits; a full app with login and data can take dozens or more.
Facts from Lovable's official pricing page and documentation, checked October 2026. Search numbers: Semrush, US Google, monthly. Plans change — confirm on lovable.dev/pricing before you buy.