Lovable

by Lovable Labs Incorporated (formerly GPT Engineer)

AI App/Website Builder

$0 forever

Free Tier Ratings

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2Caution•

10Risk

Last Reviewed: 2026-07-14

5 credits/day (30/month max, no rollover), public projects only by default

Quick Take

AI-powered no-code app builder that creates full-stack web applications from natural language prompts. Builds functional React apps, NOT documents or graphics. Lovable now has a FORMAL NONPROFIT PARTNERS PROGRAM (Business/Enterprise plans, 501(c)(3) or equivalent, apply at lovable.dev/partners/non-profit) — discount amount undisclosed until application review (3-5 business days). 50% STUDENT DISCOUNT confirmed for Pro plan. SOC 2 Type 2 + ISO 27001 certified; AI usage classified Low Risk under EU AI Act. NO HIPAA BAA available at any tier. Best for custom web apps like event registration, volunteer portals, donor dashboards.

Ratings by Use Case

How safe is this tool for your specific work? (Showing Free tier)

Marketing content

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Lovable builds web apps, not marketing graphics. Use Canva.

Risk: Lovable is an app builder, not a content creation tool. Using it for marketing content wastes credits and produces the wrong output type.

Grant writing

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Lovable builds apps, not documents. Use Claude.

Risk: Lovable generates web application code, not written documents. Grant writing requires text editing tools.

Donor communications

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Use Claude for writing, Canva for design.

Risk: Lovable cannot produce emails, letters, or written donor content. It builds interactive web applications only.

Program documentation

Not Recommended

Wrong tool unless you need a documentation web app. Use Claude or Google Docs.

Risk: Lovable builds interactive web apps, not static documentation files. Free tier also limits projects to public visibility.

Board reports

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Use Claude or standard document tools.

Risk: Board reports are documents. Lovable builds web applications and cannot produce Word/PDF/slide content.

Volunteer training

Safe with Precautions

Could build a training portal web app. 5 credits/day very limiting. Public only.

Safe if you very basic app requirements and public visibility is acceptable

Social media

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Use Canva for social graphics.

Risk: Lovable cannot produce social media graphics, posts, or content assets.

Email campaigns

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Use email marketing platforms.

Risk: Lovable builds web applications, not email campaigns. It has no connection to email marketing platforms.

Research summaries

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Use Claude for research synthesis.

Risk: Lovable generates application code, not research synthesis or written summaries.

Policy briefs

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Use Claude for writing.

Risk: Policy briefs are written documents. Lovable builds interactive web apps, not text documents.

Event planning

Safe with Precautions

Could build event registration web app. Very limited on free tier.

Safe if you very basic event needs and public visibility is acceptable

Financial reports

Not Recommended

Wrong tool. Use spreadsheets and document tools.

Risk: Financial reports are documents. Lovable builds web applications. Free tier also lacks data opt-out, creating risk with financial data.

Policy Snapshot

As of 2026-07-14

Data Training

Yes, by default

Customer data (excluding PII) may be used for model training by default. Contact [email protected] to request opt-out. Raw/identifiable PII is never used for training. Per the April 2026 privacy policy update, anonymized/aggregated artifacts are 'never used to train general-purpose AI models that benefit other customers without your permission.'

Opt-Out

By request

Contact [email protected] or Lovable Support to request data opt-out from model training. No self-service option on Free tier.

Human Review

Possible

Privacy policy does not explicitly prohibit human review of content. Support staff may access content for troubleshooting. No explicit policy against human review stated.

Retention

90 days (log data); per policy for customer data

Log data retained up to 90 days. Customer data retained up to 90 days per privacy policy (updated April 14, 2026), then deleted or isolated. PII deleted within 30 days of account termination; backups may retain up to 90 days. Free credits expire at end of daily/monthly cycle.

Security

SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001

Uses multi-provider AI subprocessors: Anthropic Claude, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock (per March 2026 security blog, superseding earlier OpenAI/Gemini/OpenRouter description). Supabase for cloud hosting. AI usage assessed under the EU AI Act and classified Low Risk. No FedRAMP authorization. GDPR compliant.

Formal Nonprofit Partners program now available for Business/Enterprise (apply at lovable.dev/partners/non-profit) — 50% student discount confirmed for Pro

Lovable builds functional web apps from prompts — NOT documents or graphics. Strong SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 security, with AI usage classified Low Risk under the EU AI Act. NO HIPAA BAA available at any tier. Data training opt-out is self-service for Business/Enterprise (admin-controlled settings) but requires contacting support for Free/Pro. Best for custom tools like event registration, volunteer portals, and donor dashboards.

Apply at lovable.dev/partners/non-profit with proof of 501(c)(3)/equivalent nonprofit status to receive discounted pricing on Business or Enterprise plans (review takes 3-5 business days; exact discount disclosed upon approval)

Key Distinctions

Formal Nonprofit Partners Program (Business/Enterprise only)

As of mid-2026, Lovable offers a vendor-confirmed Nonprofit Partners program at lovable.dev/partners/non-profit. Nonprofits submit proof of 501(c)(3) or equivalent status, choose Business or Enterprise, and receive approval with discounted pricing within 3-5 business days. The exact discount percentage is not published — it is disclosed only upon application. Not available on the Free or Pro tiers, and not listed on TechSoup or Goodstack.

50% Student Discount Confirmed

Students get 50% off Pro plan ($12.50/month) at lovable.dev/students. Verify with educational email or student ID. Discount valid up to 12 months and only for the verifying account. Great for interns or student volunteers.

App Builder, Not Content Tool

Builds functional web applications. Does not create documents, graphics, or marketing content. Use Claude for writing, Canva for design.

SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 Certified; EU AI Act Low Risk

Certifications achieved September 2025. As of the March 2026 security blog post, Lovable's AI usage has also been formally assessed and classified as Low Risk under the EU AI Act. GDPR compliant with DPA available. SOC 2 report available under NDA through account managers. No FedRAMP authorization.

NO HIPAA BAA Available

Lovable does not offer a Business Associate Agreement at any tier, including Enterprise. Terms explicitly prohibit uploading HIPAA-protected health information. Not suitable for health data or sensitive clinical information. Confirmed unchanged as of July 2026.

Data Training Opt-Out by Tier

Free/Pro: contact [email protected] or support to request opt-out. Business/Enterprise: workspace admins enable 'Data collection opt out' in Settings → Privacy & security. Raw/identifiable PII is never used for training at any tier; anonymized/aggregated data is never used to train models that benefit other customers without permission (per April 2026 privacy policy).

GitHub Export

Export React/Tailwind code to GitHub. You own your code. Can self-host or hire developers to continue.

DPA Included for Business/Enterprise

A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is included with Business and Enterprise plans (most recently updated Nov 8, 2025 per Lovable's legal change log), providing formal GDPR-compliant data processing terms.

Multi-Provider AI Infrastructure

Lovable uses a multi-provider AI strategy — Anthropic Claude, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, and AWS Bedrock — with routing and failover for resilience, per the March 2026 security blog post. This updates and supersedes the earlier OpenAI/Gemini/OpenRouter subprocessor description.

Recent Changes

2026-07

IdP-initiated SAML SSO sign-in added for Business/Enterprise (sign in directly from Okta/Microsoft Entra app portals). Project status badges added to browser tabs. New app connectors launched: dbt Semantic Layer, ClickHouse, and BigQuery via Google account sign-in (no Workload Identity Federation setup needed).

2026-06

Nonprofit Partners program formally launched at lovable.dev/partners/non-profit, offering discounted pricing on Business/Enterprise plans for verified 501(c)(3)/equivalent organizations. Solution Partner Program Terms & Conditions added to legal documents.

2026-05-13

New Lovable apps now use TanStack Start with server-side rendering (SSR) by default (except Enterprise plans), improving SEO and crawlability of generated apps.

2026-04-14

Privacy Policy updated. Clarified that anonymized/aggregated data artifacts are never used to train general-purpose AI models benefiting other customers without permission.

2026-03

Audit logs added for Enterprise plans. SSO-only login enforced on Enterprise plans. Workspace invite links added for Free/Pro/Business. SCIM provisioning launched (Enterprise). Security blog post confirmed EU AI Act Low Risk classification and multi-provider AI strategy (Anthropic Claude, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock).

2026-02

Plan Mode launched (review/edit plans before code generation, 1 credit per message). Browser testing capability added. Test and Live environments (Beta) for Lovable Cloud. SCIM provisioning for Enterprise identity management.

2026-01-20

Terms of Service updated (effective Jan 20, 2026). Added Build credit top-ups for Pro/Business. Two-factor authentication (2FA) launched. Security center v0.1 with dependency vulnerability scanning launched for Enterprise.

2025-12

Lovable 2.0 dashboard redesign launched. Default project visibility changed to private for all workspaces. Connectors hub (formerly Integrations) launched with MCP server support.

Bottom Line

For organizations with fewer than 5 staff

Pro tier ($25/month) is good for building custom web apps like event registration or volunteer portals. The Nonprofit Partners discount only applies to Business/Enterprise, not Pro, so most small nonprofits pay full Pro price unless they qualify for the 50% student discount via a student/intern account. NOT for documents or graphics — use Claude for writing, Canva for design. No HIPAA compliance at any tier.

For organizations with 5+ staff

Business tier ($50/month, or discounted pricing after applying to lovable.dev/partners/non-profit) adds SSO (including IdP-initiated sign-in), team workspace, and self-service data opt-out in settings. Good for internal tools and team apps with sensitive organizational data. No HIPAA compliance.

For health data or vulnerable populations

Do NOT use Lovable with health data. No BAA is available at any tier. Terms explicitly prohibit uploading HIPAA-protected health information. For direct service program apps handling any sensitive client data, seek HIPAA-compliant alternatives.

Small Nonprofit

Good for building custom web apps like event registration or volunteer portals. Pro tier is $25/month; the new Nonprofit Partners discount applies only to Business/Enterprise, so small orgs on Pro won't receive a discount unless they upgrade. NOT for documents or graphics.

Large Nonprofit

Apply for the Nonprofit Partners program at lovable.dev/partners/non-profit for discounted Business ($50/month list) or Enterprise pricing, with SSO and data opt-out. Approval takes 3-5 business days and requires 501(c)(3)/equivalent proof. Good for internal tools and team apps.

Advocacy

Wrong tool for content creation. Use Claude for writing, Canva for graphics.

Direct Service

Can build program tracking tools, intake forms, client portals. Do NOT use with health or sensitive client data — no HIPAA BAA available. Consider if off-the-shelf software is simpler.