v0 by Vercel
Best for: UI Components
Produces the cleanest React code with shadcn/ui and Tailwind. Perfect for building component libraries and design systems. Developer-focused with high customization.
Bolt.new
Best for: Full-Stack MVPs
Only tool that generates both frontend AND backend. Integrates Supabase/Firebase directly. One-click deployment. Best for non-technical founders who want working apps fast.
Lovable
Best for: Complete Apps
Formerly GPT Engineer. Aims to build complete applications from descriptions. Good middle ground between v0's component focus and Bolt.new's full-stack approach.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Side-by-side breakdown of what each tool offers:
| Feature | v0 by Vercel 🎨 | Bolt.new ⚡ | Lovable 💜 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | UI Components & Design Systems | Full-Stack Prototypes | Complete App Generation |
| Output | React + shadcn/ui + Tailwind | Next.js + Supabase/Firebase | React + Various backends |
| Backend Support | None (frontend only) | Built-in (Supabase, Firebase)BEST | Basic backend generation |
| Code Quality | ExcellentBEST | Good | Good |
| Learning Curve | Medium (developer-focused) | Low (beginner-friendly) | Low-Medium |
| Customization | High (component-level) | Medium (app-level) | Medium (prompt-based) |
| Deployment | Manual export | One-click deploy | Built-in hosting |
| Pricing Start | Free / $20/mo | Free / $20/mo | Free / $20/mo |
Best Use Cases for Each Tool
🎨 v0
- Design systems
- Component libraries
- Landing pages
- Dashboard UIs
- Complex forms
⚡ Bolt.new
- SaaS MVPs
- Internal tools
- CRUD applications
- Quick prototypes
- Demo apps
💜 Lovable
- Full applications
- Startup MVPs
- Portfolio projects
- Client demos
- Feature exploration
Our Recommendation: Use Multiple Tools
The Agency Approach (What We Do)
- Start with Bolt.new for rapid full-stack prototype (gets working demo in hours)
- Rebuild UI with v0 for production-quality components and design system
- Use Lovable to explore alternative features and edge cases
- Custom development for security, scaling, and business logic
Why This Works
Each tool has strengths. Bolt.new gets you a working prototype fast (great for stakeholder buy-in). v0 generates the cleanest code (reduces technical debt). Lovable helps explore what's possible. Then developers take this foundation and build the production version. This approach is 30-50% faster than traditional development while producing better results.
Our engineering team in Bangalore and Coimbatore has delivered 50+ projects using this multi-tool approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AI automation for AI builder comparison
Which AI builder is best for beginners: Bolt.new, Lovable, or v0?
Bolt.new is best for beginners. It requires minimal technical knowledge, handles both frontend and backend in one place, and deploys automatically. Lovable is good for those comfortable with prompts. v0 is best for developers who want fine-grained control over UI components.
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Written by the Cartoon Mango development team. We've built 100+ projects using v0, Bolt.new, Lovable, and other AI tools. Based in Bangalore and Coimbatore, India.
