Build a full-stack web app
Lovable 2.4 (Apr 2026) · Published Feb 2026
Works with
From idea to deployed product with auth, database and Stripe.
Credits
65
Per credit
$0.250
Total cost
$16.25
Time
2-3 hrs
4.7 · 98 reviews· @aidee·IntermediateWeb Apps
Steps on Lovable
- 1Describe the app & user flows
- 2Enable Lovable Cloud
- 3Add auth + tables
- 4Wire Stripe payments
- 5Polish UI and ship
How we estimated this
Credit usage is averaged from real builds on Lovable (Default (build)). Cost per credit reflects the public list price. Your usage may vary depending on prompt quality and iterations.
Default (build)
$0.250/credit
Chat mode
$0.050/credit
Compare tools — Build a full-stack web app
Runs per month4×
Best option for 4×/mo: ChatGPT (API) · GPT-4o-mini · pay-as-you-go ($2.73/mo)
| Tool | Model | Credits | $/credit | Per run | 4×/mo | Best plan | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o-mini | 2.3M | $0.0000 | $0.682 | $2.73 | Pay-as-you-go | $2.73 Best | |
| Chat mode | 65 | $0.050 | $3.25 | $13.00 | Pay-as-you-go | $13.00 | |
| GPT-4o | 2.3M | $0.0000 | $11.38 | $45.50 | Pay-as-you-go | $45.50 | |
| Token credits | 6.9M | $0.0000 | $13.81 | $55.25 | Pay-as-you-go | $55.25 | |
| Default (build) | 65 | $0.250 | $16.25 | $65.00 | Pay-as-you-go | $65.00 | |
| Fast request | 508 | $0.040 | $20.32 | $81.28 | Pay-as-you-go | $81.28 |
Subscription prices are public list prices as of May 2026. Actual usage varies based on prompt quality and iterations.
Reviews & comments
@maker2d ago
Saved me hours. Cost estimate was spot on.
@founder1w ago
Great structure. Would love a video version.