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RBO Build vs Lovable
Lovable lets you build web apps and websites by chatting with an AI, with hosting included for most small projects. Like Bolt, it shines when you're building software. RBO Build is focused on small-business websites and on the day-to-day of looking after them.
At a glance
How they differ.
| Lovable | RBO Build | |
|---|---|---|
| What it builds | Web apps and websites | Small-business websites |
| How you build | Chat with the AI to build and change the app | Planning questions first, then the AI builds; review before publishing |
| Pricing model | A free plan with daily credits, and paid plans with monthly credits | Plans by number of websites, with monthly AI edits; from A$19 a month |
| Small changes | Through the AI | Words, photos and colours yourself, free |
| Making sites for clients | Workspaces for teams | Client dashboards, your branding, client payments and enquiries per website |
| After launch | Hosting included for most small projects | Hosting, domains, SEO tab, health checks and versions |
Based on Lovable's public website as at 1 October 2026. Products change, so check their site for current plans and prices.
When Lovable is the better choice
- You're building a web app with users, logins and data.
- You want to go from an idea to a working product by chatting.
- You don't need client dashboards or client billing.
When RBO Build is the better choice
- You want a website designed for the business rather than a template, from a few sentences and some planning questions.
- You make websites for other businesses and want client dashboards, your own branding and client payments built in.
- You want small changes (words, photos, colours) to be free, and predictable pricing per website in Australian dollars.
Lovable is great for building software. RBO Build is for businesses that need a website, and for the people who make and look after those websites for them.
Questions
Good to know.
Is RBO Build an app builder?
No. It's made for websites, so it can offer things like free text editing, an SEO tab, health checks and client tools that app builders don't focus on.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some businesses have an app built with a tool like Lovable and a marketing website on RBO Build; just link between them.
Try it on your business.
The best comparison is your own website. Describe your business and see what the AI builds before anything goes live.