{
 "checked": "2026-10-15",
 "note": "Figures from official pages fetched on check date. 'unverified' = not confirmed on an official page in this pass.",
 "tools": [
  {
   "name": "Lovable",
   "url": "https://lovable.dev",
   "free_plan": "Yes: 5 build credits/day (max 30/mo) + 20 Cloud credits/mo",
   "cheapest_paid_usd_month": "25 (Pro, 100 credits; $21/mo billed annually)",
   "ease_non_coder": "High - chat-only builder",
   "best_for": "Full-stack web apps / MVPs with login + data, landing pages",
   "code_export": "Yes - you own code; Git sync (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket) on all plans per docs",
   "hosting_included": "Yes - Lovable Cloud hosting, covered by included grant for small apps",
   "affiliate": "Yes - affiliate program via Impact: up to $100 per first-time subscriber, tiered bonuses; manual approval. Also Expert/Partner program: 10% on Business plans",
   "affiliate_url": "https://lovable.dev/partners/affiliates",
   "sources": [
    "https://lovable.dev/pricing",
    "https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/subscription-plans",
    "https://lovable.dev/partners/affiliates",
    "https://lovable.dev/blog/introducing-lovable-partner-program"
   ],
   "editorial": {
    "_note": "Editorial: needs/ease_score/skip_if are our judgment; pros/cons restate facts from the fields above.",
    "color": "#e5487a",
    "ease_score": 3,
    "needs": [
     "landing",
     "webapp"
    ],
    "pros": [
     "Free plan: 5 build credits/day (max 30/mo)",
     "Hosting included (Lovable Cloud)",
     "You own the code; Git sync on all plans"
    ],
    "cons": [
     "Free credits are capped at 30/month"
    ],
    "skip_if": "you need deep control over the code from day one (see Cursor)."
   },
   "logo": {
    "file": "/assets/logos/lovable.svg",
    "file_dark": "/assets/logos/lovable.svg",
    "source_url": "https://lovable.dev/favicon.svg",
    "note": "Official icon from tool's own domain; trademark of its owner"
   }
  },
  {
   "name": "Bolt.new",
   "url": "https://bolt.new",
   "free_plan": "Yes: 1M tokens/mo (300K/day), hosting, Bolt branding",
   "cheapest_paid_usd_month": "25 (Pro, from 10M tokens/mo)",
   "ease_non_coder": "High - chat builder, shows code alongside",
   "best_for": "Web apps and sites, quick prototypes",
   "code_export": "unverified (not stated on pricing page)",
   "hosting_included": "Yes - website hosting on Free and Pro; custom domain on Pro",
   "affiliate": "Referral program (not affiliate): 15% of what referred friend pays, max $50 per referral, paid via Cello; friend gets 20% off",
   "affiliate_url": "https://support.bolt.new/account/referral-program",
   "sources": [
    "https://bolt.new/pricing",
    "https://support.bolt.new/account/referral-program"
   ],
   "editorial": {
    "_note": "Editorial: needs/ease_score/skip_if are our judgment; pros/cons restate facts from the fields above.",
    "color": "#2b7de9",
    "ease_score": 3,
    "needs": [
     "landing",
     "webapp"
    ],
    "pros": [
     "Largest stated free allowance: 1M tokens/mo",
     "Hosting on Free and Pro",
     "Shows code alongside the chat"
    ],
    "cons": [
     "Free sites keep Bolt branding",
     "Code export not stated on pricing page (unverified)"
    ],
    "skip_if": "you need a custom domain but won’t pay $25/mo."
   },
   "logo": {
    "file": "/assets/logos/bolt.svg",
    "file_dark": "/assets/logos/bolt.svg",
    "source_url": "https://bolt.new/static/favicon.svg",
    "note": "Official icon from tool's own domain; trademark of its owner"
   }
  },
  {
   "name": "Replit (Agent)",
   "url": "https://replit.com",
   "free_plan": "Yes: Starter - daily Agent credits up to monthly cap, Lite build only, 1 published app (goes down after 30 days)",
   "cheapest_paid_usd_month": "20 (Core; $18/mo billed annually)",
   "ease_non_coder": "Medium-High - Agent builds, but full IDE environment",
   "best_for": "Apps with backends/databases, internal tools, more app types",
   "code_export": "Yes - full cloud workspace with Git tools (per docs)",
   "hosting_included": "Yes - publishing included (Core: unlimited published apps)",
   "affiliate": "Referral only: $20 Replit credits for both sides per new paying customer (no cash). Partner/reseller program: rates disclosed at onboarding",
   "affiliate_url": "https://replit.com/refer",
   "sources": [
    "https://replit.com/pricing",
    "https://docs.replit.com/help/pricing-and-plans",
    "https://docs.replit.com/billing/plans/starter-plan",
    "https://replit.com/refer",
    "https://replit.com/partners"
   ],
   "editorial": {
    "_note": "Editorial: needs/ease_score/skip_if are our judgment; pros/cons restate facts from the fields above.",
    "color": "#f26207",
    "ease_score": 2,
    "needs": [
     "webapp",
     "internal",
     "code"
    ],
    "pros": [
     "Built for apps with backends and databases",
     "Core: unlimited published apps",
     "Full cloud workspace with Git tools"
    ],
    "cons": [
     "Free plan: 1 published app that goes down after 30 days",
     "Full IDE environment can feel busier for non-coders"
    ],
    "skip_if": "you only need a simple landing page."
   },
   "logo": {
    "file": "/assets/logos/replit.png",
    "file_dark": "/assets/logos/replit.png",
    "source_url": "https://replit.com/public/icons/favicon-prompt-192-rebrand.png",
    "note": "Official icon from tool's own domain; trademark of its owner"
   }
  },
  {
   "name": "v0 by Vercel",
   "url": "https://v0.app",
   "free_plan": "Yes: 7 messages/day, deploy to Vercel, GitHub sync",
   "cheapest_paid_usd_month": "30 (per user/month, $30 included credits)",
   "ease_non_coder": "Medium - strong UI output, Next.js-centric",
   "best_for": "Polished UI, landing pages, React/Next.js front ends",
   "code_export": "Yes - GitHub sync",
   "hosting_included": "Yes - deploy to Vercel",
   "affiliate": "unknown - no public affiliate program found on official pages",
   "affiliate_url": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://v0.app/pricing"
   ],
   "editorial": {
    "_note": "Editorial: needs/ease_score/skip_if are our judgment; pros/cons restate facts from the fields above.",
    "color": "#6b6b76",
    "ease_score": 2,
    "needs": [
     "landing",
     "design",
     "code"
    ],
    "pros": [
     "Strong, polished UI output",
     "Free plan includes deploy to Vercel + GitHub sync"
    ],
    "cons": [
     "Only 7 messages/day free",
     "Next.js-centric; highest entry price here ($30/user/mo)"
    ],
    "skip_if": "you need logins and a database without a developer."
   },
   "logo": {
    "file": "/assets/logos/v0-light.svg",
    "file_dark": "/assets/logos/v0-dark.svg",
    "source_url": "https://v0.app/assets/icon.svg (prefers-color-scheme light/dark variants split into two static files)",
    "note": "Official icon from tool's own domain; trademark of its owner"
   }
  },
  {
   "name": "Cursor",
   "url": "https://cursor.com",
   "free_plan": "Yes: limited agent/chat requests",
   "cheapest_paid_usd_month": "8 (Plus, Grok models only); Premium $30 recommended for new AI users",
   "ease_non_coder": "Low - AI code editor, assumes code comfort",
   "best_for": "Founders who want full control / growing past no-code builders",
   "code_export": "Yes - local code editor, you hold the files",
   "hosting_included": "Code hosting via Origin on Premium+; app deployment not stated",
   "affiliate": "unknown - none found; pricing page says no resellers/third-party sellers",
   "affiliate_url": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://cursor.com/pricing"
   ],
   "editorial": {
    "_note": "Editorial: needs/ease_score/skip_if are our judgment; pros/cons restate facts from the fields above.",
    "color": "#14a37f",
    "ease_score": 1,
    "needs": [
     "code"
    ],
    "pros": [
     "Cheapest paid entry: $8/mo (Plus, Grok models only)",
     "Local editor: you hold all the files"
    ],
    "cons": [
     "Assumes you are comfortable with code",
     "App deployment not stated"
    ],
    "skip_if": "you have never touched code and want a finished app this week."
   },
   "logo": {
    "file": "/assets/logos/cursor.svg",
    "file_dark": "/assets/logos/cursor-dark.svg",
    "source_url": "https://cursor.com/marketing-static/favicon-light.svg ; dark: https://cursor.com/marketing-static/favicon.svg",
    "note": "Official icon from tool's own domain; trademark of its owner"
   }
  },
  {
   "name": "Base44",
   "url": "https://base44.com",
   "free_plan": "Yes: 25 message credits/mo, up to 5 apps, auth + database",
   "cheapest_paid_usd_month": "16 (Starter, billed annually; monthly price not shown on page)",
   "ease_non_coder": "High - no-code AI platform, backend built in",
   "best_for": "Internal tools, portals, back-office apps with auth/db",
   "code_export": "Yes - two-way GitHub sync (Builder+ per plan list)",
   "hosting_included": "Yes - apps run on Base44 infra; connect domain on paid",
   "affiliate": "Yes - $100 fixed per successful paid referral; $300 minimum monthly payout threshold",
   "affiliate_url": "https://base44.com/affiliates",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.base44.com/pricing",
    "https://base44.com/affiliates",
    "https://base44.com/affiliate-terms"
   ],
   "editorial": {
    "_note": "Editorial: needs/ease_score/skip_if are our judgment; pros/cons restate facts from the fields above.",
    "color": "#7c4dff",
    "ease_score": 3,
    "needs": [
     "internal",
     "webapp"
    ],
    "pros": [
     "Auth + database included even on Free",
     "Up to 5 apps on Free",
     "Two-way GitHub sync (Builder+)"
    ],
    "cons": [
     "Free: 25 message credits/mo",
     "$16 Starter is annual billing; monthly price not shown"
    ],
    "skip_if": "design polish matters most to you (see v0)."
   },
   "logo": {
    "file": "/assets/logos/base44.png",
    "file_dark": "/assets/logos/base44.png",
    "source_url": "https://media.base44.com/images/public/marketing-site-assets/branded/favicon-branded-v2.png (linked as icon from base44.com)",
    "note": "Official icon from tool's own domain; trademark of its owner"
   }
  }
 ],
 "quick_picks": {
  "_note": "Editorial picks",
  "best_overall": "Lovable",
  "best_free": "Bolt.new",
  "best_design": "v0 by Vercel"
 }
}