Migration Guide

Migrate from Lovable to Fabricate

Beautiful UIs plus everything else

~20 minutes

Key takeaways
  • Get comparable UI quality with the backend, database, auth, and payments generated as your own source
  • One meter instead of two -- Lovable Cloud credits bill your live app on top of your build credits
  • Every app is opened in a real browser and checked before it can be published
  • Your code, your infrastructure -- no vendor lock-in

Why Switch from Lovable?

A Backend You Own, Not One You Rent

Lovable Cloud is a capable managed backend, but it stays behind on Lovable when you export. Fabricate generates a Hono API on Cloudflare Workers with a D1 database through Drizzle ORM as ordinary source in your repository.

One Meter, Not Two

Lovable draws build credits while you work and Cloud credits for what the deployed app does, so the bill keeps moving in a month when you build nothing. Fabricate meters only the AI work that builds the app.

Privacy First

Fabricate does not train on your prompts or generated code. Your intellectual property stays yours.

Checked Before It Ships

The build is deployed to a live preview as it is written, and the AI can read the browser's console errors and fix them as it works. Before publishing, the app is opened in a real browser, and one that crashes, never mounts or renders a blank page is blocked.

Step-by-Step Migration

  1. 1

    Save Your Lovable Design References

    Export or screenshot your Lovable-built applications. Note the design patterns, color schemes, and layouts you want to keep.

    • Pull the code through Lovable's GitHub sync
    • Screenshot key pages and components
    • Document your Lovable Cloud tables and security policies
  2. 2

    Create Your Fabricate Account

    Sign up at fabricate.build for free. No credit card required.

    • Free tier: a monthly credit allowance, no card required
    • Paid plans carry a larger allowance -- see fabricate.build/pricing
  3. 3

    Describe Your Complete Application

    Combine your UI vision with backend requirements in a single prompt. Include database schema, auth flows, and any payment needs.

    • Describe the visual style: "Modern, clean design similar to [your Lovable app]"
    • Include database needs: "Users table, projects table with relationships"
    • Specify auth requirements: "Email/password and Google OAuth"
  4. 4

    Verify Full-Stack Functionality

    Test everything Lovable Cloud was handling for you, since it does not come across with the code.

    • Test user registration and login
    • Verify database CRUD operations
    • Re-check the access rules your Cloud security policies enforced
    • Check payment processing if applicable
  5. 5

    Deploy to Production

    One-click deploy to Cloudflare's edge network. No separate hosting service needed.

    • Connect your custom domain
    • Globally distributed by default
    • SSL included

Feature Mapping: Lovable vs Fabricate

FeatureLovableFabricate
UI QualityExcellent -- best-in-classExcellent -- production-grade
BackendLovable Cloud edge functions (managed)Hono on Cloudflare Workers, in your source
DatabaseLovable Cloud relational database (managed)D1 through Drizzle ORM, schema in your repo
AuthenticationLovable Cloud auth (managed)Built-in: bcrypt, signed JWT, revocable D1 sessions
PaymentsManual setupStripe (automatic)
Runtime billingCloud credits, metered by what the app doesNone -- credits meter the build, not the traffic
Code ExportYesYes -- full ownership
PrivacyStandardNo training on your code

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Expecting Lovable Cloud to come across with the code

It does not. Lovable Cloud is a platform service, so what a GitHub export gives you is a front end and some application logic, not a running backend. Fabricate uses Cloudflare D1 with the schema in your own repository -- describe your data needs in the prompt and it generates the implementation.

Trying to replicate Lovable's exact design output

Describe the design you want in detail. Fabricate produces equally polished UIs but with its own design system. Include specific design preferences in your prompts.

Forgetting to test on mobile

Both tools generate responsive designs, but always test on mobile after migration. Request specific mobile optimizations if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabricate's UI quality as good as Lovable's?
Yes. Fabricate generates polished, production-ready UIs with React and TailwindCSS. The visual quality is comparable, with the added advantage of integrated backend functionality.
What happens to my Lovable Cloud data?
It stays on Lovable. Cloud is a platform service, so it does not travel with a GitHub export. In Fabricate your new application uses Cloudflare D1, with the schema in your own repository. Export your records from Lovable and import them into the new app.
How much cheaper is Fabricate?
It depends on your usage, and the structural difference matters more than the headline rate. Lovable bills on two meters -- build credits while you work and Cloud credits for what the deployed app does -- so the invoice keeps moving as the app gets used. Fabricate meters only the AI work that builds the app. Current Fabricate plans and credit allowances are listed on the pricing page at fabricate.build/pricing.
Can I still use Supabase with Fabricate?
Fabricate includes its own database (D1), but the generated code can be modified to use Supabase if you prefer. Most users find D1 sufficient and appreciate not managing a separate database service.

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