Real business logic
We implement complex workflows, custom business rules, and multi-step processes that generative AI tools cannot handle.
Limited monthly credits Complex logic impossible Locked to React + Supabase
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?
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
| IQ Source | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Custom backend logic | Included | Partial |
| Frontend framework choice | Included | Not included |
| Database design control | Included | Not included |
| API integrations | Included | Partial |
| Third-party services | Included | Partial |
Custom backend logic
IQ Source Lovable
Frontend framework choice
IQ Source Lovable
Database design control
IQ Source Lovable
API integrations
IQ Source Lovable
Third-party services
IQ Source Lovable
Scalability
| IQ Source | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise-grade architecture | Included | Not included |
| High-traffic handling | Included | Not included |
| Complex data relationships | Included | Partial |
| Multi-tenant support | Included | Not included |
Enterprise-grade architecture
IQ Source Lovable
High-traffic handling
IQ Source Lovable
Complex data relationships
IQ Source Lovable
Multi-tenant support
IQ Source Lovable
Ownership & Control
| IQ Source | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Full source code ownership | Included | Partial |
| No vendor lock-in | Included | Partial |
| Self-hosted option | Included | Not included |
| Technology stack choice | Included | Not included |
Full source code ownership
IQ Source Lovable
No vendor lock-in
IQ Source Lovable
Self-hosted option
IQ Source Lovable
Technology stack choice
IQ Source Lovable
Security & Compliance
| IQ Source | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise security audit | Included | Not included |
| Data compliance (GDPR, etc.) | Included | Not included |
| Custom authentication | Included | Partial |
| Penetration testing | Included | Not included |
Enterprise security audit
IQ Source Lovable
Data compliance (GDPR, etc.)
IQ Source Lovable
Custom authentication
IQ Source Lovable
Penetration testing
IQ Source Lovable
Support & Maintenance
| IQ Source | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated support team | Included | Not included |
| Ongoing maintenance | Included | Not included |
| Bug fixes & updates | Included | Partial |
| Performance monitoring | Included | Not included |
Dedicated support team
IQ Source Lovable
Ongoing maintenance
IQ Source Lovable
Bug fixes & updates
IQ Source Lovable
Performance monitoring
IQ Source Lovable
Business Logic
| IQ Source | Lovable | |
|---|---|---|
| Complex workflows | Included | Not included |
| Custom business rules | Included | Partial |
| Multi-step processes | Included | Not included |
| Advanced reporting | Included | Not included |
Complex workflows
IQ Source Lovable
Custom business rules
IQ Source Lovable
Multi-step processes
IQ Source Lovable
Advanced reporting
IQ Source Lovable
Included Partial Not included
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.
Free migration assessmentFrequently asked questions
It depends. Lovable-generated code can serve as a starting point, but generally requires significant refactoring to meet enterprise standards. We evaluate your current code, identify what's reusable, and create an improvement or rebuild plan as needed.
Yes. Credit limits can slow your development at critical moments, forcing you to wait or pay more. With IQ Source, your project moves forward continuously with a dedicated team and predictable costs.
Generative AI tools have inherent difficulties with complex business logic, multi-step conditional flows, and specific business rules. IQ Source implements these solutions with experienced engineers who understand your business domain.
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