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Builder.io vs Cursor vs Lovable

All three are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

Builder.ioCursorLovable
What it isOne codebase for engineers, designers, PMs, and marketers. Everyone works from one source of truth, on brand and in code, with no handoffs to clean up.AI-first code editor built for speed with intelligent auto-completion and codebase understanding.Builds and hosts a full application from a conversation, with a real database behind it.
CategoryCode AssistantCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFreemium · $24 - $40/moFreemium · $20/moFreemium · Free · from $25/mo
How it billsFlat monthlyFlat monthlyFlat monthly
Free tierYesYesYes
RatingNot yet rated4.8 from 4,500 reviewsNot yet rated
Features—
  • AI-native editor
  • Codebase understanding
  • Multi-file editing (Composer)
  • Inline generation (Cmd+K)
  • Multiple AI models
  • Tab completion
  • Bug detection
  • Natural language editing
  • Full-stack generation including database
  • GitHub repository sync
  • Built-in authentication
  • Hosted preview and deploy
  • Conversational editing
What works
  • Has a free tier, so it can be tried before paying
  • Publishes its price openly — $24 - $40/mo
  • Sits in Code Assistant, one of the better-covered categories here — easy to compare
  • Best AI code editor
  • Understands full codebase
  • VS Code compatibility
  • Multiple model support
  • Incredibly fast
  • Produces a genuinely working app, not a mockup
  • Code ownership through GitHub
  • Approachable for non-developers
What does not
  • 97 other tools in this catalogue claim to do the same job
  • Subscription required for full features
  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Newer with some bugs
  • Limited free completions
  • Credits are consumed fast during iteration
  • Opinionated stack
  • Complex logic still needs a developer
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