Brandwave

Appsmith vs Lovable:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Lovable had more branded searches than Appsmith among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide. Lovable had about 110,000 branded searches, while Appsmith had 18,100. Lovable made up 8.2% of all no-code and low-code app builder searches we track, and Appsmith accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code and low-code app builders, Appsmith and Lovable each appeared in two of the five answers. Appsmith and Lovable were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Lovable, about 6 searches for every 1 for Appsmith

Lovable 110K searchesAppsmith 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Appsmith in 2 of 5Lovable in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Appsmith first in 2Lovable first in 2

Follow Appsmith vs Lovable and get free monthly updates on what changed

By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy

Track your brand against a rival →

Top no-code and low-code app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Appsmith was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Lovable was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Appsmith and Lovable were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Bubble1st
  2. FlutterFlow2nd
  3. Glide3rd
  4. Adalo4th
  5. Softr5th
  6. Retool6th
  7. Lovable7th
  8. Appsmith8th
  9. Power Apps9th
  10. OutSystems10th
  11. +3 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • FlutterFlow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Glide4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bubble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Softr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Adalo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Power Apps2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Lovable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Retool2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Appsmith2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • OutSystems1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

+3 more

See every answer about no-code and low-code app builders

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Appsmith or Lovable more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Appsmith and Lovable by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 no-code and low-code app builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Appsmith and Lovable among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Lovable, Appsmith. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAppSheetFlutterFlowPower AppsLovableRetoolGlideAppianAdaloOutSystemsMendixBubbleAppsmithSoftr
Oct 202526.1%14.3%17.5%6.4%6.4%5%4.3%7%3.5%3.5%3.7%1.9%0.17%
Nov 202526.7%15.3%17.9%6.6%6.6%5.2%3.6%5.9%3.6%2.9%3.7%2%0.14%
Dec 202528.4%18.6%15.5%7%7%4.5%3.1%5.2%3.1%2.6%3.3%1.7%0.12%
Jan 202629.9%16.2%16.4%7.3%6%5.5%3.3%4.7%2.7%2.7%3.4%1.8%0.14%
Feb 202630.3%16.4%16.5%7.4%6.1%5.4%3.3%4.5%2.7%2.7%3%1.5%0.13%
Mar 202628%18.5%15.3%6.9%6.9%6.1%3.1%5%3.1%2.5%2.8%1.7%0.14%
Apr 202627.7%18.3%15.1%10.2%5.6%6%3%4.9%2.5%2%2.8%1.7%0.15%
May 202628.8%18.6%15.7%10.6%5.8%5.3%3.2%3.5%2.6%2.1%2.3%1.4%0.14%
Jun 202626.1%20.8%17.4%9.6%6.4%4.9%3.5%2.7%2.9%2.3%2.1%1.3%0.14%
Jul 202625.9%20.7%17.3%11.6%5.2%4.8%3.5%2.2%2.3%2.9%2.1%1.3%0.15%
Aug 202626.6%21.5%17.8%9.8%5.4%4.6%3.6%3.2%2.4%2%1.8%1.3%0.16%
Sep 202627.4%21.8%18.3%8.2%5.5%4%3.7%3.3%2.5%2%1.8%1.3%0.18%

How has the Appsmith and Lovable comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for no-code and low-code app builders worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Lovable lost share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide, from 9.8% to 8.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Appsmith worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Appsmith’s and Lovable’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Appsmith

1 branded search term

  • appsmith

Lovable

1 branded search term

  • lovable dev

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Other head-to-heads among no-code and low-code app builders

Creator with pink hair and a pink jacket

Put your own brand in this comparison

Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.

Start free