Lovable vs Custom Development: When Should You Move?
AI builders are brilliant for getting started. Here's how to tell when you've outgrown the prototype.
Short answer
Move when the product needs things the prototype wasn't designed for: complex permissions, serious payments, integrations, or a team maintaining it long-term.
Signs it's time
Every change breaks something else. You're nervous about real customers' data. You need someone accountable for how it works.