Hosting comparison · reviewed September 25, 2026
Where should you host a Lovable app?
The best place depends on the framework Lovable generated, whether the app is personal or commercial, and whether its database and background services stay with Lovable or another provider. Compare the deployment paths before moving the code.
Compare the main options
| Host | Good fit when | Check before choosing | Provider details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel | You want the documented GitHub deployment path for a current Lovable/TanStack Start app, or you already use Next.js. | Automatic Lovable detection requires @lovable.dev/vite-tanstack-config version 2.6.2 or later. Hobby is for personal, non-commercial use. | TanStack Start setup Plans and pricing |
| Hostinger | You want a managed Node.js deployment from GitHub and prefer a guided hosting dashboard. | Hostinger's guide requires an eligible Business Web or Cloud plan for Node.js apps. Verify your specific framework, renewal price, database and runtime needs. | Lovable and AI-built app guide App plans and pricing |
| DigitalOcean App Platform | Your app needs a frontend plus web service, worker, container or database. | Price each component and outbound transfer. A low starting price for one container is not the total cost of a full-stack app. | Cost guide Official pricing |
A quick decision path
- Current Lovable project with TanStack Start: check the framework-helper version, then use Vercel's documented GitHub path. Open the Lovable/Vercel version and 404 checker.
- Exported Node.js app and managed hosting is your priority: compare Hostinger's eligible Business Web or Cloud plan, then confirm its current framework and app limits against your repository.
- Several app services or a separate worker: compare the complete DigitalOcean App Platform bill component by component.
- Commercial project: check the host's terms before launch. Vercel restricts Hobby to personal, non-commercial use.
A hosting change does not move every part of the app
Before switching hosts, list where authentication, database, file uploads, email and scheduled jobs run. Moving the frontend or Node.js server does not automatically migrate those services. Keep the current app available until the replacement passes a production check.
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This is an independent comparison, not a deployment test. Confirm the current requirements and total cost with the provider before switching.