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Core capabilities each platform advertises.
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- Edit existing codebases
- GitHub PR creation
- No Git knowledge needed
- Team collaboration
- Visual code editing
Updated March 27, 2026
Replit is a browser-based IDE with an AI agent that builds and deploys full-stack applications from natural language prompts. It handles project setup, code generation, package installation, and one-click deployment, making software creation accessible to non-programmers while providing useful automation for developers.
Lovable for existing projects — lets non-technical teammates make changes to live codebases and submit GitHub PRs without knowing Git.
Core capabilities each platform advertises.
What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
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