Caramell vs Lovable: An Honest Comparison
Full-stack app builder vs beautiful landing pages. Two different approaches to AI web builders, compared honestly.
Caramell vs Lovable: An Honest Comparison
Lovable is an impressive tool. You've probably heard of it.
The experience of getting a full-stack app from just a few prompts? Pretty mind-blowing.
But here's what we realized over time.
When all we needed was a landing page, Lovable felt like overkill.
Describe a simple landing page, and you get an entire application structure. Components, dependencies, build configs...
And most importantly, the design just wasn't there.
Lovable and other full-stack vibe coding tools focus on "working code." The output is functional, but it's not beautiful. Aesthetics isn't the priority.
That's totally fine if you're building a SaaS product. But for a landing page where first impressions matter? That's a whole different story.
That's why we built Caramell.
Vibe Coding vs Vibe Design
Here's the core difference.
Lovable is vibe coding. Describe functionality, get a full-stack application.
Caramell is vibe design. Describe your vision, get a beautiful face for your website.
We're not competing tools. We're different categories entirely.
Lovable helps developers ship apps faster. Caramell helps anyone create landing pages that stop the scroll.
Honestly, they work great together.
Build your product with Lovable, then create its face with Caramell. A working app + a converting landing page. The perfect combo.
Different Goals, Different Results
Lovable is built for developers who need AI-powered full-stack applications. Caramell is built for anyone who needs a beautiful, high-converting landing page.
| Lovable | Caramell | |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Vibe Coding | Vibe Design |
| Focus | Full-stack apps | Landing pages |
| Target user | Those who need working code | Those who need converting design |
| Output | Application code | The face of your website |
| Design | Basic styling | Shaders + advanced animations |
| Backend | Supabase, DB, Auth support | None (frontend-focused) |
| Pricing | $25/month subscription | Credits (never expire) |
Why We Built Caramell
1. Your landing page is your first impression
Most AI builders focus on functionality. We focus on beauty.
A landing page isn't just information. It's emotion. It's the moment a visitor decides to stay or leave.
3 seconds. That's how long you have to make a first impression.
Caramell generates pages with aesthetics baked in:
- Visual effects — Eye-catching shaders
- Diverse templates — Proven design patterns
- GSAP animations — Professional motion
This isn't optional. It's essential for every website.
Your landing page should make visitors feel something.
2. Frontier AI models, ready when you are
Lovable uses their own fine-tuned model.
Caramell gives you direct access to the latest frontier models (as of December 2025):
- Claude Opus 4.5 — Anthropic's most powerful model
- GPT-5.1 — OpenAI's latest
- Gemini 3 Pro — Google's flagship
When a new model drops, you can use it right away. No waiting for platform updates.
Different projects need different strengths. You choose.
3. Pay for what you use
Lovable is $25 a month. Every month. Whether you use it or not.
Caramell uses credits.
Need 3 landing pages this quarter? Pay for 3. Taking a break? Pay nothing. Come back in 6 months? Your credits are still there.
No subscriptions. No expiration. No waste.
4. Own your code completely
Every Caramell page exports as clean, readable code.
A single HTML file. Or a complete Next.js project.
Host it anywhere. Modify it however you want. No platform lock-in. No ongoing dependencies.
It's yours. Forever.
Where Lovable Wins (Let's Be Honest)
Lovable is the better choice when you need:
- Full-stack applications — Lovable deeply understands app architecture
- Backend logic — Database, auth, API routes
- Supabase integration — Native support built in
- Team collaboration — When multiple people need to work together
If you're building your next SaaS product, Lovable is probably the right call.
We're not trying to do what Lovable does. We do one thing, and we do it beautifully.
The Real Question
It's not "which tool is better?"
It's "what are you trying to build?"
Building a web application? → Use Lovable. That's what it's designed for.
Need a landing page that converts? → That's why Caramell exists.
Need both? → Build your app with Lovable, create your landing page with Caramell. Best of both worlds.
FAQ
Is Caramell better than Lovable?
Different, not better. Lovable builds SaaS. Caramell designs landing pages. Pick the right tool for your goal.
What's "vibe design"?
Our approach: instead of describing features to code, you describe feelings to visualize. Caramell interprets your vision and creates a page that captures that emotion.
Can I use Caramell without coding knowledge?
Absolutely. Describe what you want, get a working page. Refine it through chat. Export when ready. No code required.
What if I need to customize later?
The code is yours. Clean, readable, and fully editable. Export as HTML or a Next.js project and modify however you need.
Is Caramell cheaper than Lovable?
For occasional use, yes. Lovable's subscription makes sense for daily users. Caramell's credit system means you only pay when you create.
Try It Yourself
Talk is cheap. Results speak.
Head to Caramell and describe your vision.
Enter your prompt and wait just 30 seconds.
You're going to say "wow." We're that confident.
Your first generation is free. No card required.
Built by the Caramell team — because your website deserves a beautiful face.