VibeDeploy vs Lovable hosting
Lovable's built-in hosting is the fastest path from prompt to URL. VibeDeploy is the production layer when you outgrow that: custom domains, EU compliance, backup retention, and a deploy workflow that survives the project leaving Lovable.
At a glance
| Feature | VibeDeploy EU-only, flat | Lovable hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Default URL | *.vibedeploy.be or your domain | *.lovable.app |
| Custom domain | All plans free | Paid plans only |
| Hosting region | EU (Belgium) | Varies / US |
| Independent of Lovable | check_circle | remove |
| Pricing bundled with AI | remove | check_circle |
Lovable hosting pricing
Snapshot from Lovable hosting's pricing page, last verified 2026-04-27. Always check upstream for current pricing.
Lovable subdomain, limited credits
More credits, custom domain on paid plans
Higher credits, team features
Full feature comparison
| Feature | VibeDeploy EU-only, flat | Lovable hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Static / SPA sites | check_circle | check_circle |
| Custom domain | All plans | Paid plans |
| Hosting region | EU only | Varies / US |
| Pricing model | Flat | AI credits + hosting bundled |
| Backup retention | Up to 30 days | Limited |
| Project portability | Standard static output | Lovable-managed |
| GDPR DPA | All paid plans | Limited |
| AI integration | Magic file (any AI) | Deep (Lovable only) |
| Survives leaving Lovable | Yes | No |
| EU data residency | Yes | Not guaranteed |
When Lovable hosting is the better pick
- arrow_forwardYou're building inside Lovable and want zero-setup hosting alongside the build flow
- arrow_forwardSpeed of iteration matters more than custom domain or EU residency
- arrow_forwardYou're on the Lovable free plan and the lovable.app subdomain is fine
When VibeDeploy wins
- check_circleCustom domain required (Lovable's lovable.app subdomain looks unprofessional for client work)
- check_circleEU-only data residency required
- check_circleYou want to keep the project alive even if you stop using Lovable
- check_circleBackup retention longer than Lovable provides
- check_circleYou want flat hosting pricing, not bundled with AI generation credits
Common questions
Should I host on Lovable directly or move to VibeDeploy?expand_more
Stay on Lovable while you're still iterating heavily and the lovable.app URL is fine. Move to VibeDeploy when you need a custom domain, when EU residency matters for the customer, or when you want the project to outlive your Lovable subscription.
How do I migrate?expand_more
Export the Lovable project (download or push to GitHub), build it locally with npm run build, then drag the dist folder to VibeDeploy. Custom domain follows. Total time: under 10 minutes.
Can I keep Lovable for AI edits but VibeDeploy for hosting?expand_more
Yes. That's the most common pattern. Iterate in Lovable, push to GitHub, VibeDeploy redeploys on every commit. Best of both.
Will my Lovable AI credits work on VibeDeploy?expand_more
No. Lovable AI generation and VibeDeploy hosting are separate services. We don't bundle AI credits; we host what your AI tool builds.
Try VibeDeploy free
EU hosting, custom domains, automatic SSL. No credit card required.