Question 1

Why does Lovable waste so many credits?

Accepted Answer

Lovable generates code without automated testing, so broken builds still consume your credits. When a generation fails or produces broken output, you spend additional credits trying to fix it — often prompting multiple times to repair what the AI broke. There's no refund for failed generations.

Question 2

How much does Lovable cost per build?

Accepted Answer

Lovable plans start at around $25/month. The cost per build depends on complexity, but users commonly report spending $50–$100/month and finding that 30–50% of their generations require significant fixing or re-generation. That means $15–$50/month is effectively wasted on broken output.

Question 3

What is the alternative to Lovable that does not waste credits?

Accepted Answer

CodePup AI automatically tests every build — unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests — before you see it. If something is broken, CodePup fixes it before delivery. You never pay for a build that does not work.

Question 4

Does Bolt.new waste credits on broken builds?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bolt.new, like Lovable, generates code without automated testing. Complex builds frequently break, and users spend additional tokens debugging and re-prompting. CodePup AI includes automated testing on every generation, eliminating credit waste from broken builds.

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