Devin
Lovable
| Feature | Devin | Lovable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $20/mo | From $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, enterprise-developers, code-maintenance, automated-testing | non-technical-founders, mvp-builders, solopreneurs, product-managers |
| Founded | 2024 | 2023 |
| Autonomous Coding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Planning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Debugging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deployment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code Review | ✓ | ✗ |
| Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slack Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full Stack Apps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Supabase Backend | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✗ | ✓ |
| Responsive Design | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Devin Pros
- Truly autonomous (handles multi-step engineering tasks)
- Own environment with terminal, browser, and code editor
- Can learn from documentation and unfamiliar codebases
- Handles real GitHub issues and PRs independently
✗ Devin Cons
- No free tier
- ACU costs add up on complex tasks
- Output quality varies by task complexity
- Team plan expensive at $500/month
✓ 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
Devin is built for engineering teams and enterprise developers, with a focus on autonomous-coding and planning. Lovable targets non technical founders and mvp builders and leads with full-stack-apps and supabase-backend.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($20/mo for Devin, $20/mo for Lovable), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
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.