Can I migrate from Lovable to Workshop?

Yes. Sync your Lovable project to GitHub, then import it into Workshop Cloud or Workshop Desktop. See our step-by-step import guide for details.

Can Workshop run locally?

Yes. Workshop Desktop supports local development and local AI models.

Does Workshop support multiple AI providers?

Yes. Workshop supports OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini for built-in AI features.

Can I connect real databases?

Yes. Workshop is built for connecting to structured data sources and SaaS tools.

When should I choose Lovable instead?

If you only need a simple marketing website or lightweight AI app and don't expect to scale into data, backend logic, or internal tools.

Workshop vs Lovable

Build AI apps with both. Workshop adds data connectors, local models, and full-stack ownership.

Import your Lovable project

I started on Lovable but hit a wall the moment I needed a real database. Workshop let me keep my frontend and add Postgres, API routes, and dashboards without starting over.

Workshop and Lovable both build websites and AI apps. Workshop goes further with native database connectors, multi-LLM support (Claude, GPT, Gemini), local development with local models, serverless backend compute, and production-grade dashboards and internal tools — making it a full-stack platform rather than a front-end generator.

At a Glance

Choose Workshop if you want:

Beautiful marketing sites and serious data apps in one system
Built-in AI with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini support
Import existing Lovable projects and keep building
Local development with local models
Connectors for databases, SaaS tools, and analytics stacks
Serverless backend + compute included
Production dashboards and internal tools

Choose Lovable if you want:

A fast way to generate a simple website
A lightweight AI app prototype
A browser-first builder experience

Feature Comparison

	Workshop	Lovable
Primary Focus	Websites, AI apps, dashboards, internal tools	Websites & lightweight AI apps
AI App Support	Built-in AI (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini)	OpenAI-based
Hosting Model	Integrated serverless backend + external export	Hosted web apps
Local Development	Workshop Desktop + local models	Browser-only
Data Connectivity	Databases + SaaS connectors	Minimal
Backend Included	Yes (FastAPI-style runtime)	Limited

Where Workshop and Lovable Differ

Deployment & Ownership

Workshop: Deploys to an integrated serverless runtime with backend support. Projects can sync to GitHub, run locally via Workshop Desktop, and be hosted flexibly.

Lovable: Primarily browser-based deployments designed for simplicity and speed.

Built-In AI Capabilities

Workshop: AI is built into the platform. Apps can use models from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without wiring your own infrastructure. Local models can run on Desktop.

Lovable: Primarily supports OpenAI integrations for AI-powered features.

Working With Real Data

Workshop: Designed for real databases, analytics pipelines, and business data. Connect to data warehouses, SaaS tools, and APIs to build trusted dashboards and internal tools.

Lovable: Optimized more for content-driven and prompt-driven apps than structured data workflows.

Ideal Team Profile

Workshop: Startups, operators, analytics engineers, founders building real products or internal systems.

Lovable: Creators and solo builders launching websites or simple AI tools.

Best for Different Use Cases

Building a Website

Workshop: Ideal if your site may evolve into a product, AI app, or data-driven experience. Import Lovable projects and continue building.

Lovable: Great for quickly generating a clean marketing site.

Building an AI App

Workshop: Use built-in AI across multiple providers. Add connectors, authentication, billing, and backend logic.

Lovable: Good for prompt-driven AI apps with simpler integrations.

Building a Dashboard

Workshop: Connect real data sources and deploy production-ready dashboards.

Lovable: Not designed primarily for BI or analytics workflows.

Building an Internal Tool

Workshop: Authentication, connectors, compute, backend, and deployment included.

Lovable: Limited support for operational internal tooling.

Why Teams Choose Workshop Long-Term

Run locally with Workshop Desktop
Use local models for privacy and control
Import and extend Lovable projects
Deploy apps with integrated backend compute
Connect to real business data
Build beyond marketing pages

Workshop grows with you — from landing page to full data platform.

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