Why Leave Lovable Cloud?
Lovable is an incredible AI tool for building apps fast. But once your app is ready for production, staying on Lovable's built-in hosting creates real limitations. You're stuck with their subdomain, you can't connect your own database, and costs scale unpredictably as you grow.
Self-hosting your Lovable app gives you full control: custom domains, your own PostgreSQL database, environment variables, and predictable pricing starting at just $3/month.
The good news? With Hostwares, migrating takes about 60 seconds. Our AI assistant handles the DevOps complexity so you don't have to.
The 3-Step Deployment Process
Step 1: Sync Your Lovable Project to GitHub
In Lovable, click the GitHub icon in your project settings. Connect your GitHub account and push your project to a new repository. This gives you a portable copy of your code that you fully own.
Don't worry — you don't need to understand the code. You just need it in GitHub so Hostwares can access it.
Step 2: Connect to Hostwares
Sign up at hostwares.com and create a new site. Paste your GitHub repository URL, and Hostwares automatically detects your framework (React, Next.js, Vite — whatever Lovable generated).
Our AI assistant configures the build settings, installs dependencies, and sets up the container — all automatically.
Step 3: Deploy and Go Live
Click deploy. Within 2-3 minutes, your app is live on a Hostwares subdomain. From there, you can point your custom domain to it with one click. SSL certificates are provisioned automatically.
What You Get with Self-Hosted Lovable Apps
- Custom domains — Use yourbrand.com instead of a Lovable subdomain
- Your own database — Spin up a managed PostgreSQL instance for $3/mo alongside your app
- AI-managed infrastructure — Our AI assistant handles updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Predictable pricing — Fixed monthly cost, no surprise bandwidth bills
- Full environment variables — Connect APIs, payment providers, and third-party services
- Auto-deploy from GitHub — Push code, and your site updates automatically
Cost Comparison
Lovable's Pro plan costs $50/month with limited deployments. On Hostwares, you get unlimited deployments starting at $3/month per app. That's a 90%+ savings for most indie makers and small teams.
Common Questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. The entire process is point-and-click. If you built the app in Lovable, you can deploy it on Hostwares without touching a single line of code.
What if something breaks?
Our AI assistant monitors your deployment and can diagnose issues automatically. You can also ask it questions in plain English — "why is my site down?" — and it'll investigate and fix it.
Can I still use Lovable to edit my app?
Absolutely. Keep building in Lovable, push changes to GitHub, and Hostwares auto-deploys the update. Best of both worlds.
Ready to Migrate?
Check out our detailed Lovable deployment guide for a visual walkthrough. Or sign up and deploy your first app in under a minute — no credit card required.