LAST ZONELovable Pricing 2026: Every Plan, Credit and Hidden Cost Explained
Lovable pricing in 2026: Free, Pro, Business and Enterprise plans compared, what a credit really costs per prompt, expiry rules and how to pay less.
All Lovable plans at a glance
| Plan | Price | Monthly credits | Daily build credits | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | 5/day, max 30/month | Trying Lovable |
| Pro | from $25/month | from 100 | 5/day | Solo builders and small teams |
| Business | from $50/month | from 100 | 5/day | Teams needing SSO and controls |
| Enterprise | Custom | Volume-based | — | Large organisations |
Every plan, including Free, also gets a monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits (hosting and backend) and 4 AI credits (AI features inside your app).
What one credit actually buys
Lovable charges by how much work a message does, not a flat fee. Plan mode costs 1 credit per message; normal build messages vary. Official examples:
| 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 |
So 100 Pro credits is roughly 100–200 small edits, or 60 bigger features — it depends heavily on how you write prompts.
When credits expire
| 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 |
Hidden costs people miss
Cloud hosting: a live app with a backend uses credits from the same balance once the 20-credit grant is used. AI features: if your app calls AI, that also draws credits. Fix loops: asking the AI to fix the same error repeatedly is the most common way people burn a month of credits in a day.
How to pay less
1. Use Plan mode (1 credit) to think before building. 2. Bundle small changes into one clear message. 3. Use the daily 5 free credits every day — they don't roll over. 4. Annual billing is usually cheaper per month. 5. Students and teachers can apply for Lovable's official education discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lovable cost per month?
The Free plan is $0. Pro starts at $25/month with 100 credits, Business starts at $50/month, and Enterprise is custom.
Do unused Lovable credits roll over?
On paid plans, monthly credits stay usable for 2 months after they're issued. Daily credits never roll over.
Does Lovable charge per message?
It charges credits per message based on work done: Plan mode is 1 credit, build messages vary, for example 0.50 for a small style change.
Is hosting included in Lovable pricing?
Each plan includes a monthly 20-credit Cloud grant; heavier hosting draws from your normal credit balance.
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.