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Should I use v0 or Lovable?

Quick Answer

Lovable for complete apps, v0 for UI components. Lovable builds full-stack applications with databases and auth. V0 generates beautiful UI components you integrate into existing projects.

Full Explanation

These tools serve different purposes, and many builders use both:

Lovable is a complete application builder. You describe an app, it generates the full stack-frontend, backend, database, authentication. It handles deployment. You can build and launch a working SaaS product without touching code or setting up infrastructure. Best for: Complete applications, especially if you're non-technical.

V0 (by Vercel) generates UI components and page designs. You describe what you want visually, it creates beautiful React components. However, you need to integrate these into an existing project-it doesn't handle databases, authentication, or deployment. Best for: Design-focused work, adding components to existing projects, or when you want more control over the technical stack.

Typical workflow combining both:

  • . Use v0 to design key pages and components
  • . Use those designs as references when building in Lovable
  • . Or build the core app in Lovable, then use v0 for polished marketing pages

If you're just starting out and want to build a complete app, start with Lovable. If you're more technical or working with a developer, v0's components might integrate better into a custom stack.

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