Hostinger AI Builder vs Lovable
We give Hostinger AI Builder a 3.0 GPA and Lovable a 3.6, out of 4.0. Lovable grades higher on the free plan, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Hostinger AI Builder
AI website and web app builder bundled with Hostinger hosting
Lovable
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAHostinger AI BuilderVery good | 3.6GPALovableExcellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BPremium is $2.99 a month if you pay $143.52 upfront for 48 months, then $10.99 a month at renewal. Hosting, mailboxes and a domain for the first year come with it, which is a lot for the money. But the AI part is a one-time gift of 5 credits, and top-ups cost extra and expire after 3 months. | BPro starts at $25 a month, or $250 for the year, at the top end of what AI app builders usually charge. That's 100 credits a month for as many members as you like, with rollovers, custom domains and code editing. A Build mode message costs a varying number of credits. |
| Free plan and trial | CNo free plan, but you can try it with no card: 5 one-time AI credits for Agentic mode. After that it's a paid plan, with a 30-day money-back guarantee as the safety net. | BFree for good: 5 build credits a day, but no more than 30 a month, plus 20 Cloud credits and 4 AI credits. Unlimited members can join, and code still syncs to GitHub. No custom domains, no code editing, and the Lovable badge stays on. |
| Features | ATwo ways to build: drag and drop in Manual mode, which uses no credits, or chat in Agentic mode. Agentic projects can add databases, user accounts and file storage. Stripe payments are built in, there's a code editor, and paid plans can download the full source code. | ADescribe the app and it writes the frontend, backend, database and sign-in as code you can edit. A built-in Cloud backend runs deployed apps, and every project syncs to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket. Connectors link Slack, HubSpot and Notion. It builds web apps only, not App Store ones. |
| Ease of use | BDescribe what you want, or start from an AI-made site and drag things around. Publishing is one click, with hosting and the domain already sorted. We have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B. | A4.8 from about 2,200 App Store ratings. You build by chatting, and Plan mode lets you talk an idea through for 1 credit a message before anything gets built. |
| Platforms and integrations | BIt's a web app with no desktop or phone app listed, and it builds responsive web apps, not native ones for the App Store or Google Play. It connects to Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Hotjar. | AWeb, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. It connects to GitHub, Supabase, Stripe, Slack, Notion, HubSpot and Figma, and you can add your own MCP servers. The Lovable API is for Business plans. |
| Best for | a site with hosting, domain and email on one bill | building a web app in chat, alone or as a team |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Hostinger AI Builder and Lovable. How we grade
Where they differ
- Hostinger AI Builder starts at $10.99 per month at renewal; first 48-month term $2.99 per month, paid upfront. Lovable starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly.
- Lovable has a free plan. Hostinger AI Builder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lovable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
At a glance
| Hostinger AI Builder | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $10.99 per month at renewal; first 48-month term $2.99 per month, paid upfront | $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly |
| Free plan | None | 5 build credits a day, capped at 30 a month, plus monthly grants of 20 Cloud credits and 4 AI credits. Unlimited members and 5 lovable.app domains; no custom domains or code editing. |
| Free trial | Free to try with no card: 5 one-time AI credits for Agentic mode. Paid plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee. | None listed |
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| Made by | Hostinger | Lovable Labs Incorporated |
| Price read from | hostinger.com | docs.lovable.dev |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Hostinger AI Builder
- Small businesses that want a site, hosting, domain and email on one bill
- Non-developers building booking pages, stores or simple web apps
- Existing Hostinger hosting customers, whose plans already include AI Builder
Lovable
- Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
- Teams building internal tools from one shared credit pool, with no per-seat fee
- Developers who want generated code synced to their own Git repository
Worth knowing
Hostinger AI Builder
- Plans are paid upfront; the advertised monthly rate assumes a 48-month term and rises at renewal.
- The AI credits bundled with a plan are a one-time gift of 5 or 15; top-ups cost extra and expire after 3 months.
- It builds responsive web apps only, not native mobile apps for the App Store or Google Play.
- If the hosting plan expires and is not renewed, the project goes offline and its data is permanently deleted.
Lovable
- Usage is metered in credits, and a Build mode message costs a variable amount depending on the task.
- Free workspaces get 30 build credits a month at most and cannot use custom domains, edit code or remove the Lovable badge.
- SSO, role-based access and internal publishing start on Business, which costs twice as much as Pro for the same credits.
- Lovable builds web apps: publishing deploys to a web URL, not to the App Store or Google Play.
Key features
Hostinger AI Builder
- Manual and Agentic modes
- Manual mode starts from an AI-generated site and is edited by drag-and-drop without using credits. Agentic mode builds and changes a project through chat.
- Built-in back end
- Agentic projects can add databases, user accounts and file storage without separate services, with data kept on Hostinger's servers.
- Hosting, domain and email included
- Every plan includes hosting and mailboxes, and a custom domain is free for the first year. Publishing deploys the site or app to a live URL in one click.
- Payments and integrations
- Stripe payments for subscriptions and one-time charges are built in, and PayPal, Google AdSense and other API-based services can be connected in Agentic mode.
- Code editor and export
- Agentic mode has a built-in code editor, and paid plans can download the full source code to host elsewhere.
- AI features inside your app
- Chatbots, smart search and content generators can be added to a live project. Visitor use of these features draws on the same AI credit balance.
Lovable
- Prompt-to-app building
- Describe an app in chat and Lovable generates working code. Plan mode costs 1 credit per message, while Build mode charges by the complexity of the task.
- Lovable Cloud backend
- A built-in backend covers database, storage, compute and realtime usage for deployed apps, paid from the same credits. Every plan includes a monthly grant of 20 Cloud credits.
- Git sync and code ownership
- Each project is a codebase that can sync with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket on every plan. Editing and downloading code inside Lovable starts on Pro.
- Publishing and custom domains
- Apps publish to a lovable.app address: 5 domains on Free, unlimited from Pro. Custom domains and removing the Lovable badge need a paid plan.
- Connectors and MCP servers
- A connector catalog links apps and chats to services such as Slack, HubSpot and Notion, and custom MCP servers can be added for extra context while building.
- Shared workspaces
- Unlimited members build from one shared credit pool on every plan. Owners can set per-member monthly credit limits on paid plans.
Plans
Hostinger AI Builder
Premium$10.99
per month at renewal; plans are paid upfront
Up to 3 websites with hosting, 2 mailboxes per site and a custom domain free for a year, and 5 one-time AI credits. First 48 months at $2.99 a month.
Unlimited$16.99
per month at renewal; plans are paid upfront
Unlimited websites, ecommerce, email marketing with Reach, priority support and 15 one-time AI credits. First 48 months at $3.99 a month.
Cloud Startup$25.99
per month at renewal; plans are paid upfront
Unlimited websites on higher-performance hosting, 15 one-time AI credits and 20 credits for Hostinger Agents. First 48 months at $7.99 a month.
Lovable
Free$0
5 daily build credits (30 a month at most), 20 Cloud credits a month, workspace-private projects, unlimited collaborators and 5 lovable.app domains.
ProFrom $25
per month, billed monthly; $250 billed annually
100 credits a month at the entry tier, with tiers up to 10,000. Adds credit rollovers, top-ups, custom domains, code editing and badge removal.
BusinessFrom $50
per month, billed monthly; $500 billed annually
100 credits a month at the entry tier. Adds SSO, role-based access, internal publish, personal projects, a security center and the Lovable API.
EnterpriseCustom
A platform fee plus volume-based credit pricing, with SCIM, audit logs, publishing controls, scheduled security scans and a named CSM.
Ways to pay less
Hostinger AI Builder
- Other savings
First 48-month term from $2.99 a month
New customers pay $143.52 upfront for 48 months of Premium, shown as 75% off a regular $11.99 a month; it then renews at $10.99 a month. Unlimited is $3.99 and Cloud Startup $7.99 a month on the same term.
Lovable
- Annual discount
Two months free with yearly billing
The pricing page's Yearly toggle is labeled 2 months free. Pro with 100 credits is $250 a year instead of $25 a month, and Business is $500 instead of $50 a month.
- Education
50% off Pro for students and teachers
Verified students and teachers pay $12.50 a month for the Pro plan with 100 credits, billed monthly, for up to 12 months. Each person can use the discount once.
