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IQ Source vs Lovable

Lovable vs IQ Source

Lovable generates React + Supabase applications quickly, but struggles with complex business logic and credit limits. Compare both options.

Limited monthly credits Complex logic impossible Locked to React + Supabase
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What is Lovable?

Lovable is an AI-powered full-stack development platform that generates applications with React + Vite on the frontend and Supabase as the backend (via Lovable Cloud or self-managed). It allows creating functional interfaces and backends through prompts, with GitHub integration on all plans (including free) and automated deployment. Users own 100% of the generated code. However, users report difficulties with complex business logic, monthly credit limits that slow development, and dependency on the React + Vite stack (frontend) with backend limited to Supabase via Lovable Cloud, without flexibility for other technologies.

Best for

Startups and small teams needing quick MVPs with React + Supabase stack.

Limitations - Lovable

  • Struggles with complex business logic
  • Monthly credit limits that slow development
  • Frontend exclusively React + Vite; backend via Lovable Cloud (managed Supabase) or self-managed Supabase. Code exportable, but requires refactoring for other stacks
  • Inconsistent generated code quality
  • Enterprise platform controls (SSO, SOC 2) available, but no enterprise app architecture support
  • Difficult debugging when AI fails

Why IQ Source?

Real business logic

We implement complex workflows, custom business rules, and multi-step processes that generative AI tools cannot handle.

No credit limits

Your project advances at the pace you need, with no pauses for depleted credits or surprise token costs.

Flexible technology stack

We choose the ideal technology for each project: React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, Node.js, Python, Go, and more.

Guaranteed code quality

Code review, automated testing, and clean architecture. No dependency on AI-generated code's variable quality.

Key differences: Lovable vs IQ Source

  • IQ Source: Full code ownership, enterprise architecture, dedicated team
  • Lovable: Startups and small teams needing quick MVPs with React + Supabase stack.
  • Best for enterprises: IQ Source — scalability, security, and ongoing support with no platform limits
  • Best for prototyping: Lovable — rapid prototyping with scalability limitations

Feature matrix

Development

Custom backend logic

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Frontend framework choice

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Database design control

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API integrations

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Third-party services

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Scalability

Enterprise-grade architecture

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High-traffic handling

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Complex data relationships

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Multi-tenant support

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Ownership & Control

Full source code ownership

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No vendor lock-in

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Self-hosted option

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Technology stack choice

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Security & Compliance

Enterprise security audit

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Data compliance (GDPR, etc.)

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Custom authentication

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Penetration testing

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Support & Maintenance

Dedicated support team

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Ongoing maintenance

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Bug fixes & updates

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Performance monitoring

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Business Logic

Complex workflows

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Custom business rules

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Multi-step processes

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Advanced reporting

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Started with Lovable?

We evaluate your current React + Supabase code and create a plan to scale it to enterprise level or migrate it to the ideal stack.

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