Lovable, the AI web app builder, has opened the gates for a 48-hour showdown.Â
You get full access to build apps using OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini - with over $65K in cash prizes for content creators and builders. It’s not a sales pitch. It’s a weekend hackathon-meets-real-world-use-case test.
🏢 What the Company Is SayingÂ
Lovable has unlocked its full AI-powered platform for 48 hours of free access this weekend, letting anyone use top LLMs to build apps at no cost. They’re also running two public challenges:
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Content Challenge ($25K): Create and share content comparing the models.
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Build Challenge (up to $40K): Build and ship an app during the weekend using lovable.dev.
Their message is direct:
“Show us what works. Compare models. Ship something real.”
đź§ What That Means (In Human Words)
This isn’t another demo or launch event.
It’s a test in real conditions. You get the tools, you get the models - now go build.
Lovable isn’t asking you to watch a webinar.
They’re saying: take it, try it, and let us know what happens.
đź’ˇ What Is Lovable All About?
Lovable is an AI-powered platform built around a new approach called vibe coding.
It lets anyone - no matter their skill level - create full-stack web apps by simply describing what they want in plain English.
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No need to code.
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No need to hire a developer.
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Just describe your idea - and the app is ready.
It’s built to take you from idea to app as fast as possible.
Lovable doesn’t create its own LLMs.
Instead, it gives you the structure and tools to build AI apps using models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
But it’s not only about features - it’s about purpose.
Lovable wants people to build apps that are useful, real, and made for something that matters.
📊 Let’s Compare: Lovable vs Make.com vs Base44
In order to see if Lovable is for you, let’s compare it to Make.com and Base44:
Feature |
Lovable |
Make.com |
Base44 |
Frontend/UI |
âś… Built-in |
❌ Needs setup |
âś… Built-in |
Backend/API |
âś… Yes |
âś… Yes |
âś… Yes |
Data Persistence |
âś… Built-in |
❌ Needs extra tools |
âś… Built-in |
Real-time Sync |
âś… Yes |
❌ No |
âś… Yes |
Authentication |
âś… Built-in accounts |
❌ Manual |
âś… Built-in |
Deployment |
âś… One-click |
❌ Manual |
âś… One-click |
LLM Access |
âś… OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini |
❌ Needs setup |
âś… OpenAI, Gemini |
Collaboration |
âś… Yes |
❌ No |
âś… Yes |
Audience Focus |
Makers, devs |
Businesses, automators |
Builders, devs |
Maturity |
âś… Stable |
âś… Stable |
âś… Growing |
âś… Bottom Line
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48-hour full access to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini
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$65K+ in prizes for real-world builds and content
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Transparent showdown - no fluff, no pitch decks
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Build it. Ship it. Compare it.
đź”— Explore Lovable.dev
❄️Stop the AI cult - using the power of perspectiveÂ
Frozen Light Team Perspective
The move that Lovable made this weekend shows every part of what we love about the AI revolution. If you’re not sure what that means - it’s the power of community.
Yes, we see the hook: they’re getting people into the platform.
Yes, we see the sense of urgency: they created an exciting, time-limited event.
Yes, it’s a smart sales move.
Even when companies offer a 30-day free trial, they struggle to get people to actually use it.
Lovable made people want to try it now - and that’s something.
Kudos on supporting it with real prize money.
Honestly, we think other companies could learn a thing or two here about how to mix creative marketing with strong product experience.
We hope lovely will share the results - the use cases, model choices, and what worked best.
If you do, we’d love to help spread the word.
After watching this, we couldn’t stop smiling.
This is what AI looks like when people build together.
And let’s be honest - $65K is a small price to pay for everything Lovable will gain this weekend:
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Real projects
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Model feedback
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Use case inspiration
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Content from across the web
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And a ton of community insights
Yes, you’re helping them !!!! This is a give-and-get kind of deal.
As long as everyone’s clear on what they’re giving and what they’re getting and we are here to make sure you do understand what you give here.
Frozen high-five to Lovable on this one.