| RunMyStartup | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | AI team runs your startup | AI generates app code |
| Tech stack | Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind | React, Vite, Supabase |
| Hosting included | Built in | Via Vercel (separate) |
| Payments (Stripe) | Built in (AI agent) | Manual setup |
| Email system | Built in (AI agent) | Not included |
| SEO optimization | AI agent | Not included |
| Social media | AI agent | Not included |
| Database | Dedicated PostgreSQL | Supabase (separate) |
| Approval workflow | Yes | No |
| Source code access | Studio plan+ | GitHub sync |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | €39/mo | $25/mo |
Code generator vs startup team
Lovable is an AI code generator. You write a prompt — or provide screenshots and documentation — and it generates a React + Vite application with Supabase for the backend. It is fast and impressive for turning an idea into a working frontend prototype.
RunMyStartup is an AI team of 8 specialized agents. You describe your startup idea, and the agents handle everything: a Developer builds the app, a DevOps agent deploys it, an Accountant sets up Stripe, an Emailing agent handles communications, a Growth agent optimizes SEO, and a Marketing agent posts on social media.
Lovable gives you code to work with. RunMyStartup gives you a running business.
What happens after code generation
With Lovable, generating the app is step one. Then you need to handle the rest yourself:
- Set up hosting on Vercel or another provider
- Configure Supabase for your database and authentication
- Integrate Stripe for payments manually
- Build an email notification system via Supabase Edge Functions or a third-party service
- Optimize your pages for search engines
- Create and manage your social media presence
With RunMyStartup, all of this is handled by your AI team from day one. Hosting, payments, emails, analytics, SEO — included and configured automatically.
Founder control
RunMyStartup has a built-in approval workflow. Every important decision waits for your go. You see what each agent is working on and approve before anything goes live. You are the founder making the calls.
Lovable generates code based on your prompt. You get the output and iterate with follow-up prompts. But there is no structured approval process — no step-by-step review of business decisions like payment setup or deployment.
Pricing comparison
Lovable offers a free plan, Pro at $25/month, and Business at $50/month. Lovable uses a credit system — each AI generation costs credits, with daily and monthly limits. Additional hosting and database costs (Supabase, Vercel) are separate.
RunMyStartup offers Discovery for free, Founder at €39/month, Studio at €99/month, and Scale at €249/month. Everything is included: hosting, database, emails, analytics. A 3% commission applies on revenue generated through your app's payments.
When Lovable is the better choice
- You want to rapidly prototype a frontend UI
- You are a developer who wants AI-assisted code generation
- You are comfortable setting up hosting, Supabase, and payments yourself
- You want to iterate fast on the visual layer of your product
When RunMyStartup is the better choice
- You want a complete startup, not just a frontend
- You need payments, emails, hosting, analytics, and SEO handled for you
- You are non-technical and want a team, not a code generator
- You want to approve every step before it goes live
Verdict
Lovable is a powerful AI code generator — great for developers who want to rapidly prototype React applications. RunMyStartup is for founders who want a full AI team to build, deploy, and operate their startup end-to-end, not just generate code.