SlimbotLovable is a popular AI tool with which you have a website or web app generated via plain text (prompts). You type what you want, the AI builds the code. Sounds ideal — but there are a few things you need to know before diving in.
What exactly does Lovable do?
Lovable generates a working React application based on your description. You can adjust step by step, connect your own domain name and export the code. It's intended for people without programming knowledge who want to build a prototype or simple app quickly.
Who is it suitable for?
- Start-ups that want to test an MVP (first version) quickly
- Freelancers who want to visualise an idea
- Business owners who want to show a prototype to investors
What are the limitations?
- Hosting is external (outside the EU); you arrange the GDPR side yourself
- No SEO optimisation without manual work
- Limited customisation options after generation
- Paid subscription for the tool itself (see Lovable's pricing page), excluding hosting and domain
- Support in English, mainly via the community
Lovable vs. a professional website
| Lovable | IT Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | External (US) | Dutch servers, managed from the Netherlands |
| SEO | Manual | Built-in |
| Support | English, community | Dutch, direct |
| AI chatbot | Not built-in | Slimbot available immediately |
| Custom | Limited | Complete |
| Price | Subscription for the tool, hosting separate | Website from €349, hosting €9.95 p/m |
Prefer to do it properly straight away?
Want a website that's up quickly, ranks well in Google and has Dutch support? Then IT Live is a smarter choice. We build websites with or without AI — always on Dutch servers, always with Dutch guidance.