Lovable 2.0: Why Everyone’s So Disappointed

About this Video

• Video Title: Lovable 2.0: Why Everyone’s So Disappointed
• Channel: 50 in 50 Challenge
• Speakers: Lar
• Duration: 00:26:05

Introduction

This video provides a comprehensive review of Lovable, an AI coding tool, focusing on its strengths and weaknesses following its 2.0 update. The speaker, Lar, a VP at a startup and participant in the 50 in 50 Challenge, assesses Lovable across various categories, including UI/UX, prompt results, code ownership, visual editing, API support, agent reliability, deployment ease, pricing, and newcomer support. The review is presented from a non-coder's perspective.

Key Takeaways

• Lovable's UI/UX: Initially excellent, now rated 4/5 due to increasing complexity. While still usable by non-coders, it has become busier.
• First-Shot Prompt Results & Code Ownership: Lovable excels here, generating functional code and allowing easy GitHub export. Rated 5/5.
• Visual Editing & Design: Rated 3/5 due to limited design variety resulting from reliance on a few libraries (primarily Tailwind CSS). However, its visual editing capabilities are powerful and highly rated.
• Agent Reliability & Debugging: Rated 3/5 due to difficulties with bug fixing and accurately reading logs, particularly after the 2.0 update.
• Ease of Deployment: Rated 4/5; Lovable's own hosting sometimes fails, impacting deployment reliability. Users have the option to utilize alternative platforms like Vercel or Netlify for deployment.
• Pricing & Support for Newcomers: Pricing is considered high ($80/month for sufficient credits), and newcomer support is lacking, demanding users seek external resources. The Discord community support, while strong, relies heavily on a single community manager.