VibeKit
Enter App
VibeKit vs Lovable
Both ship apps from a prompt. The difference is what you get after: a real GitHub repo you own, a persistent AI agent that lives in the code, and control from any surface — web, iOS, Telegram, CLI, or MCP.
At a glance
| Feature | VibeKit | Lovable |
|---|---|---|
| Source-of-truth | Real GitHub repo under your account. Clone, fork, PR it like any repo. | Hosted project on the platform. |
| AI pricing | BYOK (your Anthropic / OpenAI key) or pay-as-you-go USD balance. No bundled credits. | Monthly plans with included credits; runs out, you pay more. |
| Persistent AI agent | One per app. Remembers decisions, monitors health, auto-fixes. | Chat-to-build model; context rebuilt per session. |
| Deploy from | Web, iOS app, Telegram bot, CLI, MCP, REST API. | Web chat. |
| Databases | Turso (SQLite) built-in, one-command provision. | Supabase integration. |
| Custom domains | Add or buy a domain from inside the bot (Namecheap integration). | Add existing domain, buy elsewhere. |
| Project visibility | Set on GitHub — same knob you already use. | Platform-owned settings. |
Why the repo matters
When VibeKit deploys an app, the code lands in a GitHub repo under your account. Every edit from the agent is a real git commit. That means:
- You can open the repo in VS Code, Cursor, or any editor, edit locally, and push — the agent sees your changes.
- You can invite teammates, open PRs, run CI, or fork it.
- If you ever leave VibeKit, your code is already where code is supposed to be.
- Visibility (public vs private) is whatever you set on GitHub — no separate "is my project public" checkbox to misconfigure.
Why BYOK matters
Bring-your-own-key means your AI spend goes directly to Anthropic or OpenAI at their list prices. VibeKit charges for the platform — hosting, agents, infrastructure — not a 3× markup on tokens. If you already have API credits, you use them. If you prefer usage-based, the pay-as-you-go balance is the same underlying model without a subscription.
Why a persistent agent matters
A one-shot "build me a todo app" prompt is a parlor trick. What matters on day 30 is the agent that remembers why you chose that auth library, watches the app for errors, and ships fixes without you re-explaining the codebase every time. VibeKit gives every app its own persistent agent with that memory baked in.
When Lovable might fit better
If you want a pure hosted "prompt → live app" chat UI and never intend to touch the code or move it off-platform, Lovable is simpler to get started with. VibeKit optimizes for devs who want their code in a repo they own and an agent they can drive from anywhere — at the cost of a slightly more technical onboarding.
FAQ
What's the difference between VibeKit and Lovable?
Lovable is a hosted chat UI that builds and deploys apps on its own platform. VibeKit gives every app a real GitHub repo you own, a persistent AI agent that remembers context over time, BYOK pricing, and control from iOS, web, or Telegram.
Do I own the code with VibeKit the way I don't with Lovable?
Yes. VibeKit creates a real GitHub repo under your account. Every agent edit is a normal git commit. Clone, fork, or open in any IDE — you're never locked into our platform.
How does BYOK change my Lovable-vs-VibeKit cost?
Lovable bundles AI credits into monthly plans that expire. VibeKit's BYOK model sends AI spend directly to Anthropic or OpenAI at their rates, with no markup. For heavy users, this is typically substantially cheaper.
When does Lovable make more sense?
If you want a pure hosted prompt-to-app chat UI and never plan to touch the code or move it off-platform, Lovable has a simpler onboarding. VibeKit is better for devs who want to own the repo and drive the agent from outside a browser.
Can I migrate a Lovable project to VibeKit?
Yes — export the code from Lovable to GitHub, then connect VibeKit to the repo. From there you get the persistent agent, hosted domain, and multi-surface control.