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COMPARE/NO-CODE & APP BUILDING/LOVABLE · WINDSURF
NO-CODE & APP BUILDING · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
LovablevsWindsurf
Two tools. Verified data. Side by side. Everything on this page is vendor-sourced and dated. We don't pick a winner. That's your call. Use the Lens to apply your own criteria.
Lovable
Starts at$25/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features12 features
Integrations24 native
PlatformsWeb · macOS
MCP serverNo
Windsurf
Starts at$20/mo
Free planYes
Plans5 tiers
Features11 features
Integrations6 native
PlatformsMac · Windows · Linux · JetBrains
MCP serverNo
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PRESETS
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CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only LovableRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
5- Deployment Manager
- Website Publisher
- Ui Designer
- Api Caller
- Database Manager
Both1 of 8 roles in the verified union.
1- Code Writer
Only WindsurfRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
2- Code Reviewer
- Test Writer
ROLE COVERAGE···
PLAN LADDER
Every plan, mapped to one ladder
Both tools laid out by ascending monthly cost. Expand any plan to see what's included.
AT A GLANCE
More comparable fields
Every data point from both tools, side by side. Nothing hidden, nothing weighted.
FACT
Category
No-Code & App Building
Code & Development
Starting Price
$25/mo
$20/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
4 tiers
5 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
Yes
Free Trial
No
No
Platforms
Web · macOS
Mac · Windows · Linux · JetBrains
Top Features
12 features
11 features
Integrations
24 native
6 native
Public API
No
No
Webhooks (In)
No
INTEGRATIONS · 27 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH3
21
3UNION27
INTEGRATION
NOTES
Slack
✓
✓
Both. Shared connector for sending alerts, reading channels, and posting updates. Gateway-based with OAuth
Stripe
✓
✓
Both. Shared connector for handling payments or subscriptions
Supabase
✓
✓
Both. Shared connector for authenticating users and storing data
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Lovable
TOP FEATURES · 12
F01
AI App BuilderaiCreate full-stack web apps and websites by describing what you want in plain language. Lovable's AI generates, edits, and deploys code from a conversational chat interface with no coding required.
F02
Real-Time CollaborationcollaborationInvite unlimited collaborators to projects. Teams can work together with shared visibility, commenting, and concurrent editing across the same workspace.
F03
Lovable Cloud DeploymentcloudDeploy apps directly to Lovable's cloud infrastructure with automatic hosting and continuous deployment. Supports EU, US, and Australia regional data residency.
F04
Custom DomainssettingsConnect custom domains to published apps on Pro and Business plans. Free plan includes up to 5 lovable.app subdomains.
F05
Role-Based Access ControlsecurityEnforce granular permissions for viewing, editing, approving, and publishing across team members. Permissions are evaluated server-side and integrate with enterprise identity providers.
F06
SSO via SAML & OIDCusersIntegrates with SAML and OIDC identity providers including Okta, Azure AD, and Google. SCIM support enables automated user provisioning and deprovisioning for enterprise teams.
Windsurf
TOP FEATURES · 11
F01
Cascade AI AgentaiCascade combines deep codebase understanding, advanced tools, and real-time awareness of your actions into a collaborative coding partner. It tracks file edits, terminal commands, and conversation history to infer intent and adapt in real time, helping you stay in flow without repeating yourself.
F02
Windsurf TabautomationA predictive multi-action completion system exclusive to the Windsurf Editor. Tab goes beyond autocomplete to move your cursor, import dependencies, and execute complex multi-step edits across files in a single keystroke.
F03
SupercompleteperformanceSupercomplete predicts your next likely action beyond simply inserting the next code token. It reads complex developer workflows before you explicitly request them and completes multi-step operations proactively.
F04
Inline CommandtextPress Cmd+I anywhere in the editor to generate, refactor, or transform code inline using natural language, without switching to a separate chat panel or breaking your current context.
F05
Terminal CommandapiPress Cmd+I in the integrated terminal to issue natural language instructions that run as shell commands. Bridges spoken intent and terminal execution directly within the IDE.
F06
Linter IntegrationsettingsWhen Cascade generates code that fails a linter check, it automatically detects and fixes the errors without manual intervention, ensuring generated code meets the project's quality and style standards.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
Product managers and designersProduct managers and designers can quickly transform ideas into working prototypes by describing their vision or uploading screenshots and documentation. Lovable's AI builds the prototype in real-time, allowing teams to see their concepts come to life immediately. Users can then iterate with simple feedback and deploy with one click, dramatically accelerating the product development cycle from concept to testable prototype without requiring extensive coding knowledge or developer resources.
Creative professionals and entrepreneursProfessionals across various industries including photographers, architects, fashion bloggers, and event organizers can use Lovable's extensive template library to create polished websites quickly. The platform offers ready-made templates for personal portfolios, fashion blogs, event platforms, ecommerce stores, and professional showcases. Users can start with a template that matches their needs and customize it through AI-powered chat interactions, enabling non-technical professionals to establish their online presence without hiring developers or learning complex web development tools.
Operations and business teamsOperations, sales, marketing, and people teams can build custom internal tools tailored to their specific workflow needs without relying on engineering resources. By describing their requirements through conversational AI, teams can create applications for CRM, booking systems, presentations, and other operational functions. The platform enables rapid iteration and deployment, allowing non-technical teams to solve their unique business challenges with custom software solutions that would traditionally require significant development time and budget.
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