AppSheet
Lovable
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | From $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | google-workspace-users, small-businesses, field-workers, operations-teams | non-technical-founders, mvp-builders, solopreneurs, product-managers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2023 |
| Data Source Connection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai App Creation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation Bots | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Barcode Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full Stack Apps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Supabase Backend | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✗ | ✓ |
| Responsive Design | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ AppSheet Pros
- Deep integration with Google Workspace
- AI-assisted app creation and suggestions
- Works with multiple data sources simultaneously
- Affordable per-user pricing
✗ AppSheet Cons
- App performance depends on data source speed
- Complex logic can be difficult to implement
- Design customization more limited than competitors
✓ Lovable Pros
- Full-stack apps with auth and database
- Supabase integration built-in
- GitHub sync for version control
- Beautiful default UI with shadcn
✗ Lovable Cons
- No free tier available
- Can struggle with complex business logic
- Limited customization for advanced developers
The Verdict
AppSheet is built for google workspace users and small businesses, with a focus on data-source-connection and ai-app-creation. Lovable targets non technical founders and mvp builders and leads with full-stack-apps and supabase-backend.
On pricing, AppSheet is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $20/mo for Lovable. That $15/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
AppSheet has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Lovable requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.