Lovable vs Kilo App Builder
Lovable is great for visual-first vibecoding. Kilo App Builder is best for serious prototyping, with seamless handoff to the IDE, CLI, or Cloud Agents when you need to go deeper.
Best for:
Lovable
- Visual-first UI prototyping
- Fast iteration with a managed workflow
- Exporting to GitHub when you outgrow the builder
Kilo App Builder
- Model choice and flexibility (500+ models)
- Transparent, token-based pricing
- Graduating to IDE/CLI workflows without losing session context
Feature-by-feature comparison
A practical comparison of pricing model, model choice, export path, and what happens when you need to move past a prototype.
Lovable
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No graduation cliff
Your prototype becomes your production codebase. Continue building in Kilo's IDE, CLI, or Cloud Agents when you're ready to go beyond visual editing.
500+ AI models
Same model access as Kilo Code — pick the right model for each task. Switch anytime based on complexity, speed, or cost.
Token-based pricing
Pay per token at provider rates, same credits as Kilo Code. No usage caps, no mysterious credit calculations.
Persistent sessions
Your context carries seamlessly between App Builder, IDE, CLI, and Cloud. Resume from anywhere without losing progress.
One-click deploys
Ship to production directly from Kilo. Same workflow from prototype to deployed app.
Cloud Agents
Run long-running tasks in the cloud and sync results back. Build without local machine constraints.
App Builder is one part of the platform. With Kilo, You Also Get:
Cloud Agents
Access Kilo from the web without a local machine. Run resource-exhaustive tasks in the cloud and sync results back to your local environment.
Code Reviews
AI-powered PR reviews with the model of your choice. Get comprehensive feedback on code quality, security, and best practices.
Deploy
One-click deployments from within Kilo. Push to production with the same context and workflow you used to build.
Parallel Agents (CLI)
Run multiple agents without conflicts. Tackle frontend, backend, testing, and documentation simultaneously for faster development.
Managed Indexing
Semantic search across your repositories for context-aware responses. Build on top of your existing codebase with full understanding.
Agent Manager
Stop and start agents in one click. Switch contexts easily between different tasks without losing progress.
Sessions
Persistent across all interfaces, resume and share from anywhere. Your context and progress carry seamlessly between App Builder, IDE, CLI, and Cloud. Build from anywhere without losing progress.
Voice Prompting in the IDE
Speak your prompts naturally in the IDE. No typing needed—just talk and code.
Auto Top Ups
Auto top up when your balance gets low. No more manually adding credits—keep building without interruption.
Try Kilo App Builder
Already using Kilo Code? App Builder uses the same credits.