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Vibe Coding

Vibe Coding Tools, by What You Build

“Vibe coding” tools turn a prompt into a real app. Instead of one long list, here they are grouped by what you’re actually trying to build — so you can jump straight to the right set.

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01 / Ship a full-stack app or site

Ship a full-stack app or site

Prompt to a working web app with a backend, data and deploy — the heavy lifters.

Lovable

Prompt-to-app builder that ships full-stack web apps and sites.

  • Web · No-code
  • Free tier
  • From $20/mo

Models Claude

Best for
  • Founders / non-devs building MVPs and sites fast

Hands-on score in progress Verdict, score and pros/cons publish after our real test — not before.

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Bolt.new

In-browser full-stack builder (StackBlitz WebContainers).

  • Web · No-code
  • Free tier
  • From $25/mo

Models Claude

Best for
  • Full-stack prototypes in the browser
  • Quick deploys (Netlify)

Hands-on score in progress Verdict, score and pros/cons publish after our real test — not before.

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Base44

No-code app builder with built-in backend, auth and database (Wix).

  • Web · No-code
  • Free tier
  • Usage / plan-based

Models Claude

Best for
  • Non-devs building internal tools / apps with a backend

Hands-on score in progress Verdict, score and pros/cons publish after our real test — not before.

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02 / Front-end & design-to-code

Front-end & design-to-code

Generate polished UI, or turn a design into a working interface.

v0

Vercel’s generative UI / front-end builder (React, Next, shadcn).

  • Web · No-code
  • Free tier
  • From $20/mo

Models v0 model, GPT, Claude

Best for
  • React / Next.js UI
  • Teams in the Vercel ecosystem

Hands-on score in progress Verdict, score and pros/cons publish after our real test — not before.

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Figma Make

Prompt-to-prototype that turns designs into working apps inside Figma.

  • Web · No-code
  • No free tier
  • Usage / plan-based

Models Claude

Best for
  • Designers turning Figma files into functional prototypes

Hands-on score in progress Verdict, score and pros/cons publish after our real test — not before.

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03 / Prototype on a model

Prototype on a model

Experiment and build quick prototypes directly on a model, with a free tier to try.

Google AI Studio

Build and prototype apps on Gemini, with a free tier to experiment.

  • Web
  • Free tier
  • Usage / plan-based

Models Gemini

Best for
  • Prototyping with Gemini
  • Developers testing prompts for free

Hands-on score in progress Verdict, score and pros/cons publish after our real test — not before.

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Go deeper

Next steps

Best-of → Best vibe coding tools The same tools, as a curated best-of shortlist. Own the code → Best AI for coding When you outgrow the builder and move into a real codebase. Match me → AI coding stack picker Answer 4 questions, get a stack matched to your project.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which vibe coding tool should I use for a full web app?
For a full-stack app with a backend, Lovable and Bolt are the usual go-tos, and Base44 ships with a built-in backend, database and auth. They all generate and run real code from a prompt — the right pick depends on framework preferences and how much you want to deploy in one click. Our hands-on scores are still being finalised.
What is the difference between Lovable, Bolt and v0?
Lovable and Bolt build full-stack apps and sites from a prompt; v0 (by Vercel) focuses on front-end UI in React and Next.js. Bolt runs entirely in the browser via StackBlitz, while v0 plugs neatly into the Vercel ecosystem. The cards above compare them on form factor, models and pricing.
Are vibe coding tools the same as AI coding assistants?
No. Vibe coding tools build a whole app from a prompt, often with little code-touching; AI coding assistants like Cursor or Copilot help you write and edit code in an editor. Many people start in a vibe coding tool, then move the project into an assistant as it grows — see our best AI for coding guide.
Do vibe coding tools replace developers?
Not really. They dramatically lower the barrier to a first working version, but real products still need testing, customization, security and maintenance — which is where development skills and coding assistants come in. They are a powerful starting point, not a full replacement.