Lovable
Stackby
| Feature | Lovable | Stackby |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $20/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | non-technical-founders, mvp-builders, solopreneurs, product-managers | small-businesses, solopreneurs, budget-conscious-teams, non-technical-users |
| Founded | 2023 | 2019 |
| Full Stack Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Supabase Backend | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Github Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Responsive Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Columns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Column Types | ✗ | ✓ |
| Views | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pre Built Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Stackby Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- API column type for live data
- Pre-built templates for common use cases
- Good Airtable alternative
✗ Stackby Cons
- Smaller user community
- UI less polished than competitors
- Limited automation capabilities
The Verdict
Lovable is built for non technical founders and mvp builders, with a focus on full-stack-apps and supabase-backend. Stackby targets small businesses and solopreneurs and leads with api-columns and column-types.
On pricing, Stackby 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.
Stackby 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.
Feature-wise, Lovable offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Stackby takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for solopreneurs — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
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.