Sources and research notes
References reviewed September 28, 2026. Vendor examples are attributed; they are not our own build tests.
Source addresses below identify the exact reference. Signup buttons elsewhere use our affiliate links; a referral destination is not presented as a source document.
Lovable subscription plans
Official plan and billing table checked September 28, 2026. Confirm account-specific checkout terms.
https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/subscription-plans
Lovable credits and usage
Official usage reference. Our budgeting exercises are illustrative, not measured build costs.
https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/credits-and-usage
Lovable quick start
Official first-project workflow. Our example brief is an original exercise.
https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/getting-started
Lovable Git sync overview
Official source-code sync reference; data and managed services require separate migration review.
https://docs.lovable.dev/integrations/git-sync-overview
Emergent: How to Build an App on Emergent With Emmy
Vendor tutorial. Used for a brief description of scoping and building; our exercises are independently authored.
https://emergent.sh/tutorials/how-to-build-an-app-with-emmy
Emergent: Calendly-style scheduling tutorial
Vendor-described implementation. We did not reproduce or audit the application.
https://emergent.sh/tutorials/calendly-style-scheduling-app-with-emergent
Emergent: How to Deploy Your First App
Older vendor tutorial. Current project settings should determine charges, DNS values, and interface steps.
https://emergent.sh/tutorials/how-to-deploy-your-app-on-emergent
Emergent case study: renovation contractor client portal
Vendor-reported example. No independent verification of security, savings, or time-to-build claims.
https://emergent.sh/case-studies/renovation-contractor-built-client-portal-without-code
Emergent case study: removalist booking and deposit site
Vendor-reported example used to illustrate separate quote and booking journeys.
https://emergent.sh/case-studies/removalist-team-built-booking-and-deposit-site-for-home-and-office-movers
Emergent case study: quote-to-invoice system
Vendor-reported example of linked operational records. Business results are not independently verified.
https://emergent.sh/case-studies/general-contracting-business-built-one-click-quote-to-invoice-system
Emergent Pricing & Plans
Public plan snapshot. Checkout and account settings determine actual eligibility and charges.
https://emergent.sh/pricing
Lovable pricing and billing FAQs
Official product source; checked September 28, 2026. Product terms can change.
https://lovable.dev/pricing
Lovable introduction
Official description of the building workflow. Not a performance benchmark.
https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/welcome
Lovable custom domains
Official domain setup documentation. Use project-specific DNS values.
https://docs.lovable.dev/features/custom-domain
Lovable SEO and AI search
Official SEO feature documentation. Search visibility is not guaranteed.
https://docs.lovable.dev/features/seo-aeo
Bolt Help Center
Official documentation used to identify the platform category and evaluation areas.
https://support.bolt.new/
Replit Agent overview
Official documentation used to identify the platform category and evaluation areas.
https://docs.replit.com/features/agent/overview
Base44 building an app
Official documentation used to identify the platform category and evaluation areas.
https://docs.base44.com/Getting-Started/Quick-start-guide
About WordPress
Official open-source project information. Hosting and extensions have separate requirements.
https://wordpress.org/about/
Wix AI website builder
Official product information. This is a vendor source, not an independent test.
https://www.wix.com/ai-website-builder